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uilt in 1750, this Phillipsburg house is the oldest in Warren County. According to Maria F. McDonough of Coldwell Banker Realty, it showcases hand‑hewn beams, stone fireplaces, pine floors, chair rails, and beaded window and door trim—features that “you couldn’t build today.” The 1.59‑acre lot includes a large two‑story barn that once housed an antique store and now hosts auctions; zoning allows both residential and commercial use.
The home was listed on September 2 for $450,000, then reduced to $399,000 on October 8, aiming to sell before winter. The median Phillipsburg sale price in September was $326,000 (Redfin). The first floor contains a living room, dining room (both with fireplaces), a kitchen, a single full bathroom, and a sunroom added in the 1980s. An extra room can serve as an office or bedroom. Two bedrooms upstairs are accessed via Jersey Winder stairs. A smaller barn could function as a garage. The property backs onto a horse farm, sits on Route 31, and is a minute from town, offering a quiet, tree‑lined yard.
Key highlights: original stone fireplaces, hand‑hewn beams, a single bathroom, two upstairs bedrooms, a 1980s sunroom, and a versatile barn. The home blends historic charm with practical space, making it a unique find in the area.
