5 Willow St, Cranford, NJ, 07016
About This Home
Incredible Opportunity to create your dream home in the desirable North Side section of Cranford. This four bedroom Victorian home is ready for its new owners and their vision. Nestled on .23 acres, conveniently located near Transit Lines, Schools, Parks, Houses of Worship, Downtown Shopping / Dining, and much more. The first floor of this home features a spacious foyer, living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and full bathroom. This home's second level features four bedrooms and full bathroom. Walk up attic offers tremendous potential with two additional rooms and abundant storage options. The full walk out basement also provides great potential for your finishing touches, complete with half bath, utility room, and increased storage potential. Large backyard is an open palette ready to be transformed into your backyard oasis. Come and see what this home has to offer!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Range/Oven-Electric,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
- Cooling features: 1 Unit,Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,934
- Total interior livable area: 1,934 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2903001650000000060000
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
Lot
- Lot size: 10,018 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 9873 SF
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width,Gravel,None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Earthquake
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,028 | $36,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $132 | $1,584 |
| Property Taxes | $1,013 | $12,156 |
| Electricity | $213 | $2,558 |
| Total | $4,386 | $52,632 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 | Pending sale | $599,000 |
| 2026-04-18 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 1977-09-28 | Sold | $56,000 |
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