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The Crocker Mansion, One of New Jersey’s Grandest Estates, Lists for $26.9 Million | Jersey Digs
The Crocker Mansion in Mahwah is a stately Jacobean-style manor constructed in 1907 and modeled after the 17th-century Bramshill House in England. Wealthy businessman George Crocker built the massive three-story home for the equivalent of $70 million in 2025.
It was named to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 1995 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Set on 12.5 rolling acres, this celebrated residence boasts 50,000 square feet of living space, featuring 15 fireplaces, 21 bedrooms, 19 full bathrooms, and seven half bathrooms.
Just recently, this architectural marvel has been listed by Compass for $26.9 million. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the right buyer to acquire one of New Jersey’s truly exceptional and historic homes.
“If you’re seeking something truly extraordinary, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare,” noted listing agent Carl Gambino of The Gambino Group at Compass. “Properties of such historical significance, scale, and proximity to the city seldom come to market.”
The elegant brick and stone facade of the mansion rises above a bubbling fountain and circular driveway. The house is perched atop a hill, and acres of lush green lawn and gorgeous gardens roll gently downhill. Two brick pergolas radiate from the north and south wings of the home. A wooden arched double door beckons at the main entrance into the house.
Stepping into the majestic foyer of the Crocker Mansion is a leap into a bygone age of fine craftsmanship and unparalleled luxury. A majestic staircase rises to the second floor with an ornately carved banister. The walls are clad in rich chestnut wood paneling. While only 118 years old, the Crocker Mansion radiates a classic old-world elegance.
Even that grand entrance cannot prepare anyone for the magnificence of the great hall. It was designed to impress, and more than a century later, this massive space still has the power to overwhelm.
Seven meticulously crafted wooden arches span one wall and welcome guests into the home’s central showpiece. A towering pipe organ dominates one end of the room while massive windows offering spectacular vistas of the Ramapo Mountains flank an imposing fireplace on the other. Two opulent chandeliers are suspended from the nearly 30-foot-high ceiling. Doors on either end lead to more sumptuous spaces.
Throughout the mansion, modern conveniences are seamlessly integrated into the elegance and grandeur of the past. The bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens are fully updated in opulent style.
This house is designed for grand-scale entertaining. A restaurant-style kitchen with a huge pantry spans two floors. An elegant formal dining room with an elaborate wooden ceiling and rich, California redwood-paneled walls affords gorgeous views on three sides. The dark and peaceful library is the perfect spot to contemplate the ceiling painted by muralist James Wall Finn.
A tour of the basement reveals a world of luxury and comfort. Below, you’ll find a lavish, fully appointed spa with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hair salon, massage table, fitness center, bar, and locker rooms.
For those seeking other diversions, the property features a home theater, recording studio, billiard room, wine cellar with a sitting room, cigar lounge, and game room. There are also separate multi-bedroom living suites for staff and security personnel, as well as laundry, storage rooms, and offices.
Few homes have 21 bedrooms, fewer still feature 21 bedrooms with sitting rooms, breathtaking views, walk-in closets, anterooms, and dedicated full bathrooms. The second and third floors are devoted to spacious, luxurious accommodations for both owners and guests.
Outside, the estate features a gorgeous swimming pool with a cabana, well-manicured lawn and gardens, a quiet wooden gazebo, two fountains, and a tennis court. Other outbuildings include a gatehouse, a guest house, and an 8-car garage.
Listing agent Diane Cookson of Compass sums it up perfectly, “I would say it’s the most fascinating piece of real estate in New Jersey. It’s one of a kind.”
Located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, the Crocker Mansion is listed by Carl Gambino of The Gambino Group at Compass, as well as Diane Cookson, Megan Fox, and Max Stokes at Compass. [Compass]
The 2026 New Jersey high school softball season has come to an end. Now is the time to answer the question: Who should be the New Jersey Softball Player of the Year?
Here are High School on SI’s New Jersey Softball Players of the Year for 2026. Scroll down to read about the list and cast your vote below.
Voting ends Sunday, July 5th, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Madison McDougall, St. John Vianney
McDougall was named Gatorade New Jersey Softball Player of the Year after leading St. John Vianney to a perfect season and the Non-Public A state championship. The senior and Monmouth commit went 29-0 with a 0.30 ERA and 312 strikeouts in the circle, along with a .626 batting average and 17 home runs at the plate.
Gabby Gonzalez, St. John Vianney
Gonzalez also helped the Lancers go undefeated in softball. The senior and FIU commit batted .500 with 51 hits, 43 RBIs, 12 home runs, 13 doubles, and 35 runs.
Brooke Douglas, Ocean City
Douglas led Douglas to the South Jersey Group 3 championship. The senior and Rhode Island commit batted .543 with 51 hits, 42 RBIs, 12 home runs, seven doubles, two triples, and 25 runs.
Mackenna Savage, Red Bank Catholic
Savage put up impressive numbers for Red Bank Catholic in 2026. The sophomore notched 15 wins in the circle with a 1.43 ERA and 286 strikeouts in 176.2 innings pitched.
Jordyn Ambrosius, West Deptford
Ambrosius stepped up for West Deptford this past season. The junior went 15-7 with a 1.75 ERA and 247 strikeouts in 143.2 innings pitched.
Audrey Amoruso, Indian Hills
Amoruso led Indian Hills to its second straight state sectional title. In the circle, the senior and Fordham commit went 20-5 with a 1.01 ERA, 248 strikeouts, and 32 walks in 159.2 innings pitched. At the plate, she batted .476 with 26 RBIs and four home runs.
Gemma DeJoseph, Delran
DeJoseph was very impressive for Delran in 2026. The sophomore led the state with 62 hits, while batting .620 with 48 RBIs, three home runs, 14 doubles, and 37 runs.
Jillian Cianfrocca, Mount St. Dominic
Cianfrocca led Mount St. Dominic to the Non-Public A state finals. The senior and Villanova commit hit .534 with 47 hits, 54 RBIs, 16 home runs, 15 doubles, and 54 runs.
Ava Kelshaw, Mount St. Dominic
Kelshaw also played a major role for a strong Lions team. The junior and Michigan commit notched an impressive 26 wins in the circle with a 0.63 ERA and 257 strikeouts. Additionally, she batted .388 with 33 RBIs.
Chloe Jacobson, Summit
Jacobson played a pivotal role on a strong Summit team in 2026. The sophomore hit .553 with 52 hits, 54 RBIs, 15 home runs, 10 doubles, and 39 runs.
Gylian Hixenbaugh, Donovan Catholic
Hixenbaugh was very solid for Donovan Catholic this past season. The junior and Dartmouth commit went 17-3 with a 1.86 ERA, 161 strikeouts, and 21 walks in 128 innings pitched.
Ella Redheffer, Clearview
Redheffer led Clearview to the South Jersey Group 3 finals. The sophomore stepped up by batting .583 with 56 hits, 40 RBIs, six home runs, 17 doubles, 48 runs, and 26 stolen bases.
About Our Athlete of the Week Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals. Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports. Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.
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Yellowcard played the Stone Pony Summer Stage on Friday June 12th. It was an astounding set. The band performed nineteen tracks from every era and iteration of the band. It was a special night for anyone who is a fan.
Openers Plain White T’s and New Found Glory also deserve special credit for fitting the bill flawlessly. It was the perfect way to set the stage for the show to come. Both bands have a strong stage presence and were able to captures the crowd’s full attention.
Yellowcard opened with a video of the Paramount stars. They continued their set by playing interlude snippets of other major movies such as “Back To The Future,” “Top Gun,” “The Goonies,” and the “Ghostbusters.” It really felt like we were watching a cinematic experience as well as a concert. The production was second to none. There was even pyro during certain moments of the show.
The band played six tracks off their new album Better Days. This was a huge highlight of the show. Better Days is not only the best Yellowcard album since Ocean Avenue, it’s one of the best pop-punk releases of the decade. The band worked tightly with Travis Barker, Avril Lavigne, and Alkaline Trio to enhance all aspects of the genre. The new tracks warranted even more of a reception than older tracks. We were truly watching a band in their prime.
Overall, Yellowcard are showing us the new heights bands can reach within the pop-punk genre. Their breakup and triumphant return displays to us that anything is possible. Please enjoy our gallery below from photographer Anthony Vito Cosentino.
Plain White T’s
New Found Glory
Yellowcard
All Photos by Anthony Vito Cosentino
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The borough of Lawnside in Camden County will be honored with a historical marker from the New Jersey Historical Commission as part of the state’s Black Heritage Trail.
A ceremony unveiling the marker will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Lawnside Borough Hall on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Road.
Marsharee Wright, aide to Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow and long-time resident, said everyone is thrilled about the marker unveiling.
“We’ve invited the entire community and neighboring towns to come share the celebration with us,” Wright said.
Linda Shockley, president of the Lawnside Historical Society, said it’s “an extreme honor” for the borough to be included in the state’s program, especially as Lawnside is amid a year-long celebration of its centennial.
“It really lifts our profile and hopefully more people will understand and know what Lawnside is about and what it means in the nation,” Shockley said.
Lawnside was one of six sites selected in Camden County in 2024, including “The Point,” a historic Black neighborhood in Haddonfield. Its marker was unveiled last June.
During the ceremony, the borough’s history will be showcased, along with the original documents signed by Gov. A. Harry Moore in 1926, which made way for the borough’s creation.
Though there are many Black enclaves in South Jersey, the borough is the state’s only incorporated antebellum Black community. First known as Free Haven, and later Snow Hill, it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Peter Mott built a three-floor dwelling in 1844 that was once part of sprawling farmland where he helped slaves escape.
Mott’s house, now owned by the Lawnside Historical Society, serves as an Underground Railroad museum.
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