520 Centre St., South Orange, NJ 07079

GORGEOUS EARLY 1900s 5-BEDROOM / 4 FULL BATH HOME, PERCHED ON IMPRESSIVE .6-ACRE PROPERTY IN HISTORIC MONTROSE SECTION OF SOUTH ORANGE.

Thoughtfully updated for modern living w/ many original details. Formal Living Room greets w/ large Windows & stunning woodburning FP. Elegant Dining Room boasts glass pocket doors, 2 crystal chandeliers hanging from ceiling medallions & charming leaded-glass Windows. Seamlessly flow into huge open concept Family Room/Breakfast Nook (both added 2025). Chef’s Kitchen is true heart of home & perfect for entertaining. Property has 2 expansive Patios & sprawling, fully fenced, lovingly maintained Backyard w/ plenty of space for play, gardening, parties. Flexible floorplan inc. 1st Floor Bedroom w/ gas FP tucked next to updated Full Hall Bath. Upstairs, secluded Home Office boasts lovely stained-glass Windows & Sitting Area w/ woodburning FP is cozy spot to sip morning coffee. Generous Primary Bedroom has 5 large Windows, 2 large custom Walk-In Closets. Bright En-Suite Bath w/ double vanity, jetted tub/Shower opens to 4th Bedroom w/ built in closets! 2 more Bedrooms w/ Walk-In Closets share pretty Full Bath w/ tub/shower. Lower Level finished w/ recessed lighting & LVP flooring has large Recreation Room, Laundry Room, Full Bath. Oversize 3-car Garage. Meticulously maintained inside & out. Incredibly located near South Orange & Mountain train stations, Jitney service, parks, restaurants & shops, 520 Centre Street checks every box!

Room by Room Details of 520 Centre St., South Orange, NJ 07079

First Level

• Entry Vestibule featuring granite tile flooring, recessed panel molding, overhead light, baseboard molding, large 15-pane glass French door to Living Room
• Living Room featuring hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace with decorative surround, 7 Windows, 2 semi flush mount lights, 4 wall sconces, Coat Closet, glass French Door to Bedroom 5, arched opening to Staircase to Second Level, picture frame molding, recessed panel wainscoting, double crown molding, baseboard molding, 
• Dining Room featuring hardwood flooring, glass-paned pocket doors to Living Room, 2 crystal chandeliers set in decorative ceiling medallions, Window flanked by 2 leaded glass Windows, triple Window, baseboard molding
• Chef’s Kitchen featuring hardwood flooring, wood/glass Cherry perimeter cabinetry, cream-colored wood Center Island with curved granite counters & seating on 2 sides, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (GE profile 5-burner cooktop, Kitchen Aid built-in oven/microwave with warming drawer, LG fridge, LG dishwasher), farmhouse sink, tile backsplash, wood French doors to Living Room, Window, 3 flush mount lights, 2 pendant lights, Storage Closet with built-in shelving, custom Pantry Closet with shelving on 3 walls & recessed lighting, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding, access to mudroom/Lower Level
• Breakfast Nook featuring hardwood flooring, Window, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Family Room featuring hardwood flooring, triple Window, recessed lighting, modern ceiling fan w/ light, glass French Doors to Backyard Patio, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Mudroom featuring luxury wood-look vinyl flooring, Window, pendant light, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, access to driveway
• Full Hall Bath featuring marble mosaic tile flooring, pedestal sink, tub/shower with tile surround, Window, built-in mirror/medicine cabinet, overhead lighting, baseboard molding
• Bedroom 5 featuring hardwood flooring, gas fireplace with white wood surround flanked by Windows, 2 sets of double Windows on separate exposure, decorative plasterwork on walls, Closet, ceiling fan with light, recessed lighting, baseboard molding, glass French door to Living Room

Second Level Landing

• Hallway featuring hardwood flooring, chandelier set in decorative ceiling medallion, access to Home Office, arched doorway to Second Level
• Home Office featuring hardwood flooring, 2 wall sconces, leaded/colored glass transom, set of 3 leaded/colored stained glass Windows overlooking Staircase, 3 Windows overlooking Back Yard, baseboard molding

Second Level 

• Sitting Area featuring hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace with brick surround & wood mantle, double Window, 2 double door Linen Closets, built-in wall mirror, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Primary Bedroom featuring hardwood flooring, 2 Windows, triple Window at second exposure, ceiling fan with light, 2 wall sconces, 2 Walk-in Closets (1 with Attic access; 1 with Window, built-in shelving/drawers) crown molding, baseboard molding
  • En-Suite Jack-and-Jill Full Bath featuring tile flooring, double vanity with stone countertop, jetted tub/shower w/ tile surround & Window set in arched opening, wall sconce, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Bedroom 2 featuring hardwood flooring, double Window with window seat flanked by 2 built-in Closets, ceiling fan with light, baseboard molding, access to En-Suite Jack-and-Jill Full Bath
• Bedroom 3 featuring hardwood flooring, double Window, modern ceiling fan with light, Walk-in Closet, picture frame molding, baseboard molding
  • En-Suite Jack-and-Jill Full Bath basketweave tile flooring, wood vanity with stone countertop, tub/shower with tile surround, Window, flush mount light, baseboard molding
• Bedroom 4 featuring hardwood flooring, 2 Windows, triple Window at second exposure, 2 Walk-in Closets (1 with Window), ceiling fan with light, crown molding, baseboard molding

Lower Level

• Recreation Room featuring wood-look luxury vinyl flooring, 6 basement-style Windows, separate wall-mounted Kozy World heater, ceiling-mounted Pyle speakers, wall-mounted shelving, 3 Utility Closets, recessed lighting, crown molding, baseboard molding
• Full Bath featuring tile flooring, stall Shower with tile surround, tile wainscoting, pedestal sink, basement-style Window, flush mount light
• Laundry Room featuring painted concrete flooring, LG washer/dryer, utility sink, overhead light, glass door to Recreation Room

Additional Features

• Family Room/Breakfast Nook addition (2025)
• New Roof (2026)
• Vivint security system inc. exterior cameras
• Sump Pump & French drains
• Ideally located between 2 NYC direct train stations w/ Jitney service 1.5 blocks away
• 2-zone forced hot air/air conditioning systems
• 3 fireplaces (2 woodburning; 1 gas)

Front/Back Yard

• Lush, level fully fenced Back Yard full of foliage and flowers
• Massive, more than .60-acre property 
• Meticulously maintained planting beds
• 2 large bluestone Patios 
• Wide Belgian block-lined driveway with additional parking
• Separate oversized 3-car Garage featuring concrete flooring, overhead storage, 2 automatic door openers with keypads, 6 Windows and door to flagstone Patio.