253 HOPEWELL ROAD, MEDFORD, NJ 08053

$650,000

Sometimes, an opportunity comes on the market that's just unique, presenting historical charm and character, laced with modern updates and conventional style. This home at 253 Hopewell Road originally served as a stagecoach stop in the early 20th century. You can see and feel the history as you wander through.… Read More This home offers a combination of wonderful original spaces, intertwined with modern updates and decor. Each room is an adventure and is centered on almost .7 acres of lovely estate. To access the property, turn on Devon Ave. You will be greeted by a gated circular driveway and lovely pine trees for shade with ample parking. You enter the home through a large entry purpose room that also hosts your laundry area, sauna and an adjacent shower stall, wonderful storage and provides access to a large, 2 car garage. Then, enter the home and you're in a large modern kitchen that feels like southern Italy, and includes a third fireplace. It's perfect for gourmet cooking and entertaining. In the pass to the dining room, you will find a fabulous, upgraded powder room. From the kitchen you can head into your enclosed screened porch with access to a large deck or pass through into the dining room. That's where you will feel the history of the home. Lovely wood on the walls, a first gas fireplace, and stairs to the 2nd floor. Walk through the dining room into a formal family room. It features your second gas fireplace, hand hewn ceiling beams, a large picture window with nature views and another access to the screened porch. Then, head on over to your lovely primary suite. Large, spacious bedroom with picture window and private door to access the backyard and an updated full bath, tucked in the end of the home for peace and quiet from the world. The second-floor stairs are in the dining room, and you will definitely feel the history as you wander the second floor. Lots of storage, lovely wood walls, 3 large bedrooms, 2nd full bath with a jacuzzi tub, and a large attic space that can be a craft room, an office or whatever else you may think of. Now, let's explore the grounds. There is a fenced grassy yard that's perfect for children and pets to gather safely with automatic irrigation system, a lovely deck, patio, a large back yard with access to the lake beach, lots of space to garden, enjoy the outdoors and have fun. Other important features: whole house Generac generator, septic system installed in 2013, public water, 2-year-old HVAC system, gas and no oil! This is a fantastic location: easy short walk to Taunton Lake from the front of your home. Or use a private path at the back of the property that takes you straight to the beach and the lake, walk to a private dock and canoe rack. And be a member of Old Taunton Colony Club! This includes an annual summer picnic with live music, fishing derby, canoe races, movies under the stars, Fall bonfire, trick or treat docks and Easter egg hunt, plus more. You will have to explore this home and the grounds in great detail to appreciate everything that it has to offer! Schedule your appointment today and don't miss this unique opportunity: lovely history by the lake. Read Less

Courtesy of Olga St.Pierre, Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 29, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,439

Lot Size

0.71 Acres

Year Built

1900

MLS Number

NJBL2093002

30 Days Snapshot Of 08053

$473k

-4%

(avg) sold price

-5%

homes sold

+6%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric

Building

2,439 sqft living area, 2,439 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1900, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, 2 levels, Cape Cod, Vinyl Siding

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Doors

Sliding Glass

Exterior Features

Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces, Gas/Propane

Floors

Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet

Foundation

Crawl Space

Garage

2 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Body Name: Taunton Lake, Water Body Type: Lake, Water Oriented

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Home Owner's Association

HOA Fee: $525, Fee Freq: Annually, Beach, Lake, Picnic Area, Common Area Maintenance

Interior Features

Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Sauna, Exposed Beams, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Recessed Lighting, Laundry Chute

Laundry

Main Floor

Lot

30,928 sqft, 0.71 acres, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Screened, View: Trees/Woods

Roof

Pitched, Shingle, Flat

Sewer

Private Septic Tank

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $9,738, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Bay/Bow

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