819 So 4th St, Camden, NJ 08103

Welcome to the White House, a Mediterranean style villa custom built in 1905 by turn-of-the-century Italian immigrant and entrepreneur, Antonio Mecca. Nestled in the former Italian Market area of Camden, this home in the Central Waterfront neighborhood is close to everything! The Rowan Medical School and historic Cooper Plaza neighborhood is just a few blocks away. The Broadway PATCO train is a also short just a short walk from your doorstep. You can quickly and easily access the Downtown district, Rutgers Camden campus, and waterfront, by foot, bike, or car, within minutes. The Central Waterfront neighborhood has boomed in popularity over the years as the adjacent Cooper Plaza neighborhood experienced unprecedented growth. The home was completely updated between 2005 and 2010; brand new 200 amp service, all new wiring, new roof, new plumbing system with PVC drains and main stack, 2 zone central air and heat, newer windows, and new stainless appliances in 2019. Many original features were preserved, such as the brick arches and marble floors. The first floor has a large open-concept layout that is perfect for entertaining. The property was built as a live-work space - the original owner, Antonio Mecca, lived upstairs with his family and operated a business on the ground level. The home is perfect for anyone looking to operate a business where they live. The home also includes a 15x32 back yard with newer deck, and a 60x72 side yard with 6’ black aluminum privacy fencing. Off of the second floor is a beautiful 350 sf terrace with 200° views. The home is solid brick construction with large beams and joists, quadruple the size used in modern construction. The exterior of the home is clad in Italian white marble blocks - not tiles - 12x18x6 blocks. This home is solid. Home was also completely insulated - all exterior walls were framed with 6” stud bays for full insulation. Attic has R40 insulation as well. Home is very energy efficient and has great sound insulation as well.