A farmhouse lifestyle awaits! With some cosmetic updates, this CLASSIC BEAUTY will SHINE so BRIGHT! Welcome to 898 Main Street in desirable Canton section of Lower Alloway’s Creek! This 3-bedroom, 2 FULL bath home is 2162 square feet. There is a bonus room too---could use as a 4th bedroom, office, or flex space! TAX ONLY $2,743….and PUBLIC SEWER! Enjoy the seasons on the front enclosed porch. The living and family room spaces are charming, and the KITCHEN/DINING area are approx. 430 square feet! Talk about a great entertaining house with an open kitchen/dining area! There is one bedroom on the 1st floor, along with a full bath and laundry area. The 2nd floor features 2 sizeable bedrooms with hardwood floors & good closets, and a full bath with tile shower and double sink vanity. The attic is a walk up—so even more potential there for storage or to finish into living space. There is also a partial basement. Almost an acre lot (0.84 acres) ---cleared and level! In the yard, find a shed for all the lawn equipment. Home will be sold in total “as is” condition. Unlock the potential of this home, and enjoy the laid back and low tax life that Lower Alloway's Creek has to offer!
Sold for $300,000
$300,000
898 Main St, Salem, NJ 08079
3beds
2,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
0.84 Acres Lot
$346,300 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$2,264 Estimated rent
Home value
$346,300
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Tara Puitz 609-420-5821,
Mahoney Realty Pennsville, LLC
Bought with:
Bob Dick Sr, 7812844
Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJSA2011760
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup, Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,162
- Total interior livable area: 2,162 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,162
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Street
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 050003900023
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Canton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
- Municipality: LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,743
- Date on market: 10/5/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Electric Stove, Shed.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $300,000+9.1%$139/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJSA2011760 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2024 | Pending sale | $275,000$127/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2011760 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2024 | Contingent | $275,000$127/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2011760 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $275,000$127/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2011760 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,870 | $161,400 |
| 2024 | $2,870 +4.6% | $161,400 |
| 2023 | $2,744 +4.9% | $161,400 |
| 2022 | $2,616 +7.4% | $161,400 |
| 2021 | $2,437 -3.6% | $161,400 |
| 2020 | $2,529 +1.5% | $161,400 |
| 2019 | $2,492 | $161,400 |
| 2018 | $2,492 -0.3% | $161,400 |
| 2017 | $2,500 +7.5% | $161,400 |
| 2016 | $2,326 +4.7% | $161,400 |
| 2015 | $2,221 +14% | $161,400 |
| 2014 | $1,948 -4.8% | $161,400 |
| 2012 | $2,047 +13.6% | $161,400 |
| 2011 | $1,801 -16.5% | $161,400 |
| 2010 | $2,156 +29.3% | $161,400 |
| 2009 | $1,667 | $161,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $161,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $161,400 +14.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $140,600 +0.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $139,600 -0.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $140,600 +81.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $77,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $77,600 |
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Neighborhood: 08079
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lower Alloways Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lower Alloways Creek Town Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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