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74 SHERMAN PL Jc Heights, NJ 07307
7 Beds
2.5 Baths
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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type 2 Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 260020985
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Annual Tax Amount $19,513
Tax Year 2025
Property Sub-Type 2 Family
Property Description
In the same family for nearly a century, 74 Sherman Place offers a rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Jersey City history. Located in the bustling neighborhood of Jersey City Heights, with convenient access to Manhattan, this 19th-century Italianate Victorian sits on a beautiful tree-lined street surrounded by elegant Victorian-era homes. Set behind wrought-iron fencing and lush gardens, the home has been cherished by generations of family and admired by friends and local residents alike since the late 1800's. A colorful tiled vestibule and stained-glass doors introduce interiors defined by soaring ceilings, intricate plasterwork, stately woodwork, and beautiful parquet floors—a level of craftsmanship rarely found in modern construction. These enduring details reflect the artistry of an era when even the smallest elements were thoughtfully considered. The formal parlor features a gas fireplace and etched-glass pocket doors opening to a music salon, where sculpted instruments adorn the ceiling. Across the hall, the formal dining room showcases ceiling murals, a bay window, and original Lincrusta wall covering. A butler's pantry connects to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the private gardens. The second floor offers five bedrooms, a bright home office, and a distinctive bathroom featuring a clawfoot tub and swan stained-glass window. The expansive finished attic, once an art studio, provides flexible space for a private work-from-home retreat, recreation, or continuing the home's artistic legacy. A tucked-away staircase leads to the tower. Situated on a 58-by-204-foot lot, the grounds feature a welcoming front porch, mature sycamore trees, flowering gardens, and a rear stone patio. A separate carriage house includes a two-bedroom apartment with pine plank floors, soaring ceilings, and an open living area. As a legal two-family residence, the property offers the flexibility to accommodate extended family or generate rental income while enjoying the privacy of a separate main home. The carriage house's updated kitchen features quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances, complemented by central heating and cooling and in-unit laundry. Four garage spaces and a long driveway provide valuable off-street parking, while a full walk-out basement offers additional storage. Rich in architectural detail and reflecting generations of pride of ownership, 74 Sherman Place is ready for its next chapter.
Location
State NJ
County Hudson
Area Jc Heights
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out
Interior
Heating Oil, A/C Window
Cooling Oil, A/C Window
Exterior
Exterior Feature Wood
Parking Features 3+ Cars, Garage
Listed by COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
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