Quintessential circa 1883 Queen Anne Victorian, beautifully renovated & restored, situated in a most sought-after historic Cranford neighborhood boasting a vast array of architecturally significant homes shown on the "map of Roosevelt Manor". 14 rooms, 5 BR's & 2.2 BA's. Maintained impeccably. Original carriage house (storage today) w/attached garden room. Exquisite perennial gardens throughout the 1/4 acre property & beautifully hardscaped paver terrace, patio, & social area. Full width open front porch on either side of the original front doors & porte cochere w/room for 2+ cars. Entry vestibule opens to foyer with fireplace. Double living room with full glass picture window. Formal dining room with beamed ceilings & triple bay windows. Two sets of french doors open to the front porch. The kitchen 24x20 features custom maple cabinetry and a suite of stainless appliances. Breakfast island seats 4. Informal dining room adjoins as well as extra large pantry, mudroom, and office area. The family room addition 17x16 is seamless and opens to the terrace & backyard. Five bedrooms, office, sitting room & two full baths on the 2nd & 3rd levels. Finished basement with recreation room, half bath, laundry, utility & storage rooms. Multi-zone gas heat & CAC. Timberline roof. Just 3 blocks to award winning DOWNTOWN CRANFORD & NYC transportation. This iconic home is the recipient of the Cranford Preservation Award & was featured on the 2023 Garden Club of Cranford Garden Tour.
Under contract
$1,650,000
305 Prospect Ave, Cranford Twp., NJ 07016
5beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,671,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 29 days
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Zillow last checked: August 10, 2025 at 11:55pm
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 03:40pm
Listed by:
Julie Murphy 908-415-6781,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3975029

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 18 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, See Remarks
- Level: First
- Area: 480
- Dimensions: 24 x 20
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
Heating
- 2 Units, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant - Electric, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bedroom, Office, Rec Room, Leisure Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors
- Basement: Yes,Crawl Space,Partially Finished,French Drain,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Foyer/Hall, Kitchen, Non-Functional, See Remarks, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block, See Remarks, Attached Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es), Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 11250 SF
Details
- Additional structures: Carriage House
- Parcel number: 2903002690000000090000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Subdivision: Roosevelt Manor
Location
- Region: Cranford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $289,500
- Annual tax amount: $19,625
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Exclusions: Window treatments and hardware in LR & PBR
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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