$795,000
808–836 South 4th Street, Camden, New Jersey
The property consists of a four-building institutional campus formerly utilized for religious, educational, residential, and community purposes. Improvements include a historic church, rectory, parish hall, and school, collectively containing approximately 48,058 square feet of identified building area, including basement space, with additional basement area in the Parish Hall. Constructed between 1907 and 1958, the buildings feature predominantly masonry construction.
The Church, located at 832 South 4th Street, was constructed in 1907 and is the oldest building on the campus. This one-story masonry structure contains approximately 6,993 square feet above grade and a full basement of equal size, totaling 13,986 square feet. The sanctuary accommodates approximately 275 persons and features an electric organ, choir loft, marble flooring, and decorative wood finishes. The basement includes a parish hall and commercial kitchen. Building systems include central heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and an alarm system. Improvements include a bell tower addition in 1945, handicap-access ramp installed in 2006, and exterior wall replacement.
The Rectory, also located at 832 South 4th Street, was constructed in 1958. This two-story masonry building contains approximately 5,880 square feet above grade and a 2,940-square-foot basement, totaling 8,820 square feet. Designed for residential and administrative purposes, the building includes five bedroom suites, five full bathrooms, three half-bathrooms, a residential kitchen, office space, and a chapel renovated in 2006. Construction includes brick exterior walls, flat membrane and slate roofing, and various interior finishes. Systems include central heating, unitary air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and an alarm system.
The Parish Hall, located at 808–818 South 4th Street, occupies a separate tax parcel identified as Block 285, Lot 74, containing approximately 0.0661 acre. Constructed in 1955, this two-story masonry building contains approximately 5,760 square feet above grade, plus additional basement space. Designed for religious fellowship and community activities, the building includes recreational and assembly areas, restrooms, and a basement youth retreat center with dormitory accommodations and showers. Improvements include masonry exterior walls, flat roofing, forced-air heating, central air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and an alarm system.
The San Miguel School, located at 836 South 4th Street, is the largest building on the campus. Constructed in 1952, this three-story masonry educational facility contains approximately 14,467 square feet above grade and a 5,025-square-foot basement, totaling 19,492 square feet. The building provides educational and administrative accommodations, while the basement contains a commercial kitchen and large cafeteria suitable for food service and assembly functions. Construction includes masonry exterior walls and flat membrane roofing. Systems include central heating, unitary air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, alarm, and sprinkler systems. Roof replacement activity has been reported, although the extent and current condition require verification.
Overall, this institutional campus offers a combination of religious assembly, educational, residential, administrative, and community-use facilities. The property's configuration provides potential opportunities for continued institutional occupancy, educational or nonprofit operations, religious uses, community services, or adaptive redevelopment, subject to municipal zoning, required approvals, and applicable building regulations.
The property is offered in its existing condition. All building areas, physical characteristics, mechanical systems, and potential uses are subject to independent verification by prospective purchasers.
832 S 4th St, Camden
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