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For sale by owner
  • $1,500,000

    25 Central Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

    5beds
    3,994sqft
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    $10,864/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1898
    0.61 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $376/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two fireplacesCoffered ceilingsExposed ceiling beamsChestnut wainscotingOriginal oak floorsRiverfront settingWelcoming front porch
    RIVERFRONT PROPERTY: A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a late-19th-century Tudor-style home in a beautiful riverfront setting. This five-bedroom, two-bath residence offers approximately a century of character and architectural detail, with endless possibilities for the buyer ready to bring it back to life. Enter from the welcoming front porch through the original vestibule and discover a first floor rich with period craftsmanship, including original oak floors, chestnut wainscoting, exposed ceiling beams, coffered ceilings, and two fireplaces. The dining room opens to a tile-floored family room with Italian marble inlays, while a tiled sleeping porch offers additional charm and versatility off one of the bedrooms. Set along the river, the property offers a unique connection to nature and the seasons, with opportunities for canoeing in the warmer months and ice skating in winter when conditions permit. The location is also convenient to Cranford's parks, shopping, commuter routes, and train station. Property is being sold strictly as-is and is in need of renovation. For those looking for a property with character, a special setting, and the opportunity to create a home of their own, 25 Central Avenue offers a truly distinctive canvas. Schedule your private tour and explore the possibilities.
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    Property Owner (908) 447-8030

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range / Oven
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,994 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off-street, On-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Stucco
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.61 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0300169000000009

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1898

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Cranford

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $376/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $277,800
      • Annual tax amount: $18,832
      • Date on market: 9/27/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $5,071/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/27/2026Listed for sale$1,500,000+4900%$376/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/27/1961Sold$30,000$8/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$18,832 $277,800
        2024$18,832 +1.7%$277,800
        2023$18,521 +0.8%$277,800
        2022$18,368 +0.4%$277,800
        2021$18,288 +1%$277,800
        2020$18,113 +1.8%$277,800
        2019$17,785 $277,800
        2018$17,785 +7.5%$277,800
        2017$16,549 +2.7%$277,800
        2016$16,115 +2.1%$277,800
        2015$15,785 -23.1%$277,800
        2014$20,529 +2.8%$277,800 -24.1%
        2013$19,962 +3.7%$365,800
        2012$19,252 +4.6%$365,800
        2011$18,411 +3.9%$365,800
        2010$17,723 +3.7%$365,800
        2009$17,087 $365,800
        2008-- $365,800
        2007$16,307 $365,800
        2006-- $365,800
        2005-- $365,800
        2004-- $365,800
        2003-- $365,800
        2002-- $365,800
        2001-- $365,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07016

        Getting around

        78 / 100
        Very Walkable
        62 / 100
        Bikeable

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