Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Dover, NJ ? just a short stroll to local schools and minutes from shopping, dining, and transportation. Thoughtfully renovated since 2018, this home blends classic charm with modern convenience. Step inside to find gleaming refinished hardwood floors and a stylish, fully renovated kitchen featuring quartz countertops and sleek cabinetry. With a full bath on both the first and second floors this layout offers both flexibility and function for everyday living. Enjoy expanded living space year-round with enclosed front and back porches, perfect for a cozy sitting area, home office or playroom. The home also boasts a newer roof and siding, updated 200-amp electric, new plumbing, and a conversion from oil to efficient natural gas (new furnace and water heater installed in 2019). The basement has been impressively transformed with increased ceiling height, a new floor, and a private walk-out entrance via newly constructed exterior stairs and rails?ideal for future finishing. Additional features includes new exterior pavers and sidewalk and a quiet neighborhood setting. This is a rare opportunity to own a tastefully updated home with expanded living space, modern systems, and unbeatable convenience in Dover. Schedule a showing today!
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$549,900
78 James St, Dover Town, NJ 07801
3beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$562,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Increased ceiling heightStylish fully renovated kitchenNewer roof and sidingGleaming refinished hardwood floorsExpanded living spaceNew floorPrivate walk-out entrance
- 43 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 02:06am
Listed by:
Rosalie Tenseth 917-686-1202,
Weichert Realtors
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3973413

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: Outside Entrance, Walkout
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors
- Basement: Yes,French Drain,Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed Porch(es)
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
- Fencing: Metal Fence
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2309007080000000180000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $269,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,830
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Exclusions: Personal Effects
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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