Distressed Properties
The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers this list of distressed properties and properties at risk which are for sale at a greatly reduced rate. Click here for information on advertising a property on this page.
Claremont French Eclectic
This circa 1925 one and one-half story French Eclectic house features a hallow clay tile structural system set on a continuous foundation. The main gable roof has a subordinate intersecting gable roof. Clad in polychromatic slate, the roof has exposed rafter tails and is punctuated by dormers. Two interior stone chimneys pierce the gable ridge. A prominent round tower with a high, conical roof houses the main entrance to the building on the south elevation. Stone quoins accentuate the main entrance. A decorative wrought iron railing flanks the tower above the eave line of the house. The exterior walls are clad in stucco. Fenestration consists of wood casements, metal awnings. Through-the-cornice picture windows composed of multiple casement windows are located on the north and south elevations and are sheltered by dormers. A patio with a stone-clad knee wall and an enclosed porch project from the front (south) elevation. The house is 1,920 square feet.
This structure is considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The house is being donated to anyone interested, however the property is not. Any interested party would be responsible for moving the house to another site.
If interested please contact Travis Fulk at Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. at 407-236-7711 or Travis@searchinc.com
Price: $ Call listing agent
; Travis Fulk; 407-236-7711; Travis@searchinc.com http://www.searchinc.com
Long Branch, New Jersey
Circa 1900 "Port Huron Type" building that is part of the U.S. Lifesaving Station No. 5 in Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey. This shingle style structure is a 2 ½ -story, +/- 3,446 square foot, building featuring cedar shingles and two towers. The building is frame constructed and the foundation and basement walls are brick. Though originally built as a single-family residence, it has been divided into three apartment units. It is in fair condition and has been vacant for two years.
The Port Huron house is situated on a property scheduled for redevelopment and subject to conditions set forth by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in a permit requiring it to be moved off site. The property owner will convey title of the building for the nominal consideration of $1.00. Any interested party would be responsible for moving the house to another site.
For more information, please contact:
Lawrence F. Jacobs, Esq.
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.
Telephone: (732) 636-8000
ljacobs@WILENTZ.com
Price: $ 1.00
