55 Main St, Califon Boro, NJ 07830

$595,000 Asking Price

3 beds
1 bath

The stately Philip Schuyler house in Califon, NJ offers ideal small town living with city proximity (1hr NYC or 1.5 hr Philadelphia). Built in1760 and perched high above the river. One hundred years before the Califon rail station horses stopped below at the carriage stone with all the latest news. The property offers a main 3BD 1.1BA residence, one car garage with the space for a future 2 car if needed, plus a large saltbox barn. The home has much of its original charm with 7 fireplaces (4 used regularly), stunning pumpkin pine & chestnut flooring and jersey winders. Surprisingly spacious with HIGH ceilings and built-in library (room for a grand piano).The second floor features a spacious landing, the primary bedroom with walk-in closet and additional sitting room, 2 additional bedrooms (all BR with fireplaces) and a bathroom with shower/tub. There is also a staircase to the unfinished attic with plenty of storage space. In the basement, you will find the original bank home kitchen with a brick floor, a cooking fireplace and walk out to the patios. The basement also has a laundry room and the systems of the house gas furnace 12/23).Public water. "It's a Wonderful Life" in Califon! Come see why so many aspire to live here. A must see for those who are searching for a grand historical manse. BRAND NEW SEPTIC! INSTALLED! Back on market! Buyer did not meet mortgage obligations!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
CeilBeam,Blinds,CODetect,FireExtg,SmokeDet,TubShowr,WlkInCls,WndwTret
Master Bedroom:
Fireplace, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Kitchen:
Galley Type, Separate Dining Area
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Washer
Basement:
Finished, Walkout
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
A/C:
None
Heating:
1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water, Gas-Natural
Fireplace:
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Living Room, See Remarks, Fireplaces: 7
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Wood, Barn/Stable, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Workshop
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Slate

Location

County:
Hunterdon

Lot

Driveway:
Crushed Stone
Zoning:
1904-00005-0000-00012-0000-

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas-Natural
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Septic

This listing courtesy of:
BHHS FOX & ROACH

About Califon, NJ

Housing

Number of Units
2,635
Median Home Value
$522,252
Median Rent
$846

9.25% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.97% are vacant.

Commute

Car
58.04%
Public Transportation
3.44%
Walk to Work
2.60%
Work from Home
35.16%
Other
0.33%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
6,436
Median Age
48.10
Median Household Size
2.98

Education

High School
18.21%
Associate’s Degree
4.59%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.40%
Graduate Degree
30.86%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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