c.1880 New Jersey Fixer Upper For Sale $125,000
OHU50K Notes $125,000
Realtor Comments
Investor Alert or Handy Homeowner Special! Looking for your next project? This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is full of potential and ready for someone to make it their own with a little TLC. Located on a quiet dead-end street in the quaint town of Port Norris, this property features a fenced-in yard, a 2-car garage, a functioning well and septic system, and plenty of charm just waiting to be uncovered. Being sold strictly as-is-bring your vision and creativity to make this place shine!
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1880
2530 Bacon St, Port Norris, NJ 08349 $125,000
- Contact Realtor: Ashley Cantoni
- Google Map
- Niche
Pros
• Affordable Compared to New Jersey
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Cost of living ranks about 14% below U.S. average, and 28–29% below New Jersey’s, mainly due to lower housing costs.
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Average home value reported between $120K–$170K, significantly below NJ’s typical $432K home price; rent (~$1,700/month) is near state average but higher than U.S. average.
• Modest Growth & Demographics
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Population (~1,794) has grown about 8.6% since 2020, with an annual growth rate of roughly 1.5%.
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Racial composition: ~73% White, ~27% Black/African American; diversity rating from Niche is B+
• Close‑knit, Rural Character
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Located in a more rural part of Cumberland County. Most residents own their homes (~56%), offering stability
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History as a former oyster‑harvesting hub lends character—though many of the grand homes now stand dilapidated.
• Small‑town Pace with Nature Nearby
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Quiet community with fishing, crabbing, and marshlands. Outdoor life and shoreline access are highlights.
Cons
• Economically Limited & Low Income
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Median household income is around $42,600, well below national average (~$78K).
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Poverty rate sits around 14–15%, about average—mixed signals given low incomes.
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Job rating from Niche is D+, indicating weak local economy and few opportunities.
• Education System & Schools
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Only one K–8 school in Commercial Township; students attend high school in Millville via a sending/receiving agreement. School district factor is “A” (lowest socioeconomic group in NJ).
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School performance ratings are low; public education graded D‑ or D‑ minus by Niche
• Crime Data Limited & Community Safety Unclear
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Niche lacks full crime metrics, though property and violent crime rates reported (e.g., burglary ~500/100K, theft ~2,043/100K)
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Anecdotal reports describe varying safety—some areas freighted with neglect and high vacancy.
• Few Local Amenities or Nightlife
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Very limited retail, dining, entertainment, or walkability. Nearest larger towns (Vineland, Millville) are ~15–20 minutes away.
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Mixed user reviews call the town “boring,” odor‑prone (clam/oyster processing smell), and offering little activity.
• Industrial/Historic Legacy & Environmental Factors
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Former oyster‑shucking industry left behind derelict mansions and a ghost‑town feel in parts (Bivalve, Shell Pile).
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Some residents mention periodic foul smells from seafood processing or marshland.
