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#2506807R, Listing office: EXP REALTY, LLC
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About 305 Prospect Ave
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingMulti Unit(s), Forced Air, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingMulti Unit(s), Central Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.26 Acres
Year built1883
Parking2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block, See Remarks, Carport-Attached, See Remarks
MLS #3975029
FireplaceFoyer/Hall, Kitchen, Non-Functional, See Remarks, Wood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
- Interior: CeilBeam, CODetect, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SecurSys, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
- Fireplace: Foyer/Hall, Kitchen, Non-Functional, See Remarks, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block, See Remarks, Carport-Attached, See Remarks
- Exterior: Carriage House, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Wood Fence
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Colonial
- Heating: Multi Unit(s), Forced Air, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Central Air
- List Price: $1,650,000
- Directions: Prospect Avenue between Claremont Place & Linden Place
- Year Built: 1883
- Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
- MLS Number: 3975029
- Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- Office Phone: (908) 415-6781
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Nearby schools
9
Brookside Place Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•700 Brookside Pl
5
Warren G. Harding Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.1 mi
•426 Boulevard
8
Livingston Avenue Elementary School
Public District 3-5
1.2 mi
•75 Livingston Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,896. Most Cranford Twp, NJ residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
60%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
The Container Store
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 305 Prospect Ave
The listing price of 305 Prospect Ave property is $1,650,000.
The property 305 Prospect Ave is a house located in Cranford Twp, New Jersey, 07016.
Active Listing: 305 Prospect Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 305 Prospect Ave are: Brookside Place Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Warren G. Harding Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Livingston Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Orange Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hillside Avenue School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lincoln School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cranford High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), David Bearley Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roselle Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 305 Prospect Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 305 Prospect Ave is 1883.
This home is located at 305 Prospect Ave in Cranford Twp, NJ and zip code 07016. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,650,000.
Over 22 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Cranford Twp, NJ. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Cranford Twp, NJ real estate market has seen no change in the number of listings .
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.