$325,000

Located in Bridgeton's Historic District, this solid brick 1865 Victorian offers the best of both worlds: vintage character and modern amenities. Walk through the stately front door and step back in time to an era of unmatched craftsmanship. Original Historic Features Include: Slate roof & Yankee gutters, 10+ foot ceilings… Read More & 9-foot oak 6-panel interior doors, pattern-inlaid oak floors & ceiling medallions, brass & crystal light fixtures, period wallpaper accents, built-in bookshelves & glass-front curio cabinets, crown & shadowbox molding, chair rails & wainscoting, wood-burning fireplaces & ornate cast-iron radiators, transom windows, and interior wooden storm shutters.2028; Modern Updates & Infrastructure: 200 amp electrical service, 2 yr old water heater, 2-zone gas boilers, detached 2 car garage with electricity (as-is condition). Spacious Three-Story Layout! First Floor: A foyer with a grand staircase leads to a formal parlor, featuring a working wood-burning fireplace and crystal chandelier. The library/sitting room boasts a decorative electric fireplace and built-ins. The formal dining room includes a "secret" pass-through to the functional kitchen (equipped with a double sink, dishwasher, and pantry and access to back door, basement, and back staircase). A bright breakfast room, a full bath with tub/shower, and a tiled half-bath complete this level. Second Floor: Highly versatile layout featuring a second full kitchen, a half-bath, and 3 large rooms, any of which could be used as bedrooms. These include the "Butterfly" room with rear staircase access, the "Plaid" room with the home's second working wood-burning fireplace, and the massive "Yellow" room. Perfect set-up for multi-generational living. Third Floor: A more private level offering 2 nicely sized bedrooms with window A/C units and built in storage & closets, a shared full bath with a stall shower, and access to the finished (unheated) attic space. Basement & Grounds: The full, brick-floored basement houses utilities and laundry, ample shelving, multiple ''roomsfffd;fffd;, and outside Bilco door access. Outside, the tranquil backyard offers hardscape areas & pathways, mature landscaping, a water feature, and driveway access with plenty of parking. Unbeatable Location & Bonus Land: Walk to Historic Downtown Bridgeton, NJ Transit, and GBAT bus lines. You are just a 5-minute drive from the 1,100-acre Bridgeton City Park along the Cohansey River - home to walking trails & outdoor exercise areas, 4 picnic areas, playing fields, basketball & tennis courts, Sunset Lake swimming beach & Amphitheater, the New Jersey All Sports Museum & Hall of Fame, and a 7,500 square-foot Splash Park next to the Cohanzick Zoo. Best of all, this property is being conveyed with two additional lots. Currently zoned residential, but previously housed a doctor's office, so has the potential for multi-use zoning. The extraordinary "Shoemaker House" is chock-full of potential and is awaiting a savvy buyer eager to continue restoring it to its original glory! Read Less

Courtesy of Catherine Watts, BHHS Fox & Roach-Washington-Gloucester 856-227-8900

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Nov 11, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

4,476

Lot Size

0.25 Acres

Year Built

1865

MLS Number

NJCB2033612

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Full, Shelving

Building

Built in 1865, Living area: 4476, Levels: 3, Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Doors

Six Panel

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Extensive Hardscape

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Mantel(s), Wood, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Marble, Metal, Screen

Floors

Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl

Foundation

Brick/Mortar, Stone

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Lot

0.25 acres, Additional Lot(s), Irregular, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded

Parking

Stone Driveway

Pets Policy

Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Property

Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Roof

Slate, Metal

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Annual Amount: $7,729, Lot: 00016, Year: 2025, Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Utilities

Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Source: Public, 200+ Amp Service

Windows

Casement, Double Pane, Transom, Wood Frame

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