Discover the timeless elegance of this Circa 1893 three-story historic home at 504 Columbia Ave in Millville, NJ—a residence that blends preserved character with thoughtful updates and extraordinary space. Featuring 5 true bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an additional bonus room with its own fireplace perfect for an office, studio, library, or private retreat, this home offers both versatility and charm. Rich hardwood inlaid floors, 11-foot ceilings, and intricate architectural details welcome you the moment you step inside. The main level offers a warm and inviting flow with a spacious living room, parlor, massive dining room, and an eat-in kitchen with a cozy dinette—paired perfectly with the original butler’s pantry for added storage and historic appeal. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms filled with natural light and character. The primary suite includes a sitting room and closet, while the additional bedrooms provide endless options for family, guests, or creative use. The bonus room with a fireplace elevates the home’s charm, providing the perfect setting for a home office, reading lounge, or relaxation space. The third floor adds even more usable living space with another full bathroom and flexible rooms ideal for guest quarters, hobby areas, or storage. Outside, relax on the inviting open porch, and enjoy the convenience of a detached garage and shed for extra storage or workshop needs. Filled with character, space, and historic soul, this home is a rare find and truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this extraordinary piece of Millville history. Major mechanical updates offer peace of mind, including a new roof (2025), two furnaces installed in 2021, and a new water heater.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
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Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
