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If Walls Could Talk: 7 Historic Homes For Sale In N.J. With Interesting Stories To Tell

The oldest log cabin in the U.S. and a home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad are among the historic properties for sale in NJ

There's something truly special about older homes with character. Whether you're looking for something big and renovated, or small and charming, there are plenty of these historic gems on the market in New Jersey.

Here are seven of our favorites.

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This home for sale on Lambertville's "Mansion Row" may have been a part of the Underground Railroad. Click here to see the full listing.

In the 1800s, the founder of Moorestown built a home that has weathered the test of time. It was saved, moved, renovated and expanded. It is now on the National Register of Historic Homes, and now it can be yours for $4.6 million. Click here to see the full listing.

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This Greenwich Township log home was built in 1638 and is on the National Register of Historic Sites. Listed at $2.9 million, it is believed to be the oldest log cabin in the United States and the oldest of its type in the Western Hemisphere. Click here to see the full listing.

This 115-year-old Montclair home has 6,300 square feet and lots of classic charm. Called a "Neo-Classical Revival," this home was designed in 1902 by renowned architect Dudley Van Antwerp. Click here to see the full listing.

This historic 19th Century home has all of the charm with none of the inconveniences of yesteryear. Features include a modern kitchen with a double stove, eight fireplaces and a perennial garden — all in one of Morristown's most coveted neighborhoods. Click here to see the full listing.

Built in 1929, this stunning custom Tudor style home has been impeccably restored and is situated on more than three acres of land in Basking Ridge. It is listed at $1M and has four bedrooms. Click here to see the full listing.

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