Aerial view of a wooded waterfront home with two docks and a deck with outdoor seating.
Two-story cream house with a wraparound porch, red door, patriotic bunting, and blue-cushioned lounge chairs.
House with a broad covered porch decorated with patriotic bunting, surrounded by trees and lawn.
Covered porch with red-framed glass doors, wooden patio furniture, and a view of trees.
Covered waterfront porch with a wooden swing, patriotic bunting, and a grassy yard beside the water.
Covered wooden porch with a red swing, red-trimmed windows, and leafy trees beyond the railing.
Covered porch with a wooden dining table, ceiling fan, and views of the water.
Covered deck with turquoise doors opening onto a flag-decorated outdoor bar.
Bright foyer with an open white front door, colorful stained glass, and hardwood floors.
Furnished living room with a white brick fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows.
Furnished room with a black upright piano, patterned rug, and large wooden cabinet.
Living room with tall windows overlooking a lawn and water, patterned rug, sofas, and armchairs.
Furnished living room with vaulted ceilings, lake views through large windows, and glass doors to a deck.
Vaulted living room with exposed beams, a large sectional, nautical decor, and sliding doors overlooking greenery.
Living and dining room with exposed wood beams, large windows, and a stained-glass chandelier.
Dining room with a long wooden table, exposed beams, and tall windows adjoining a living area.
Dining room with a wooden table, patterned rug, hardwood floors, and tall windows.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a white door with colored glass panes.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned tile backsplash.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring.
Bedroom with hardwood floors, wooden dressers, and large windows overlooking trees.
Bedroom with French doors opening to a patio and a dining area beyond.
Walk-in closet with white wire shelving, hanging clothes, and dark hardwood flooring.
Bathroom with a vessel sink, wood-look tile walls, and a white toilet.
Laundry room with white washer and dryer, wood cabinets, and a view into the kitchen.
Bedroom with a brass bed, pale blue throw, sloped ceiling, and patterned mauve carpet.
Furnished bedroom with a large quilted bed, sloped ceiling, and window overlooking trees.
Bedroom with wooden bunk beds, a sloped ceiling, and a colorful fish-patterned wall hanging.
Interior landing with a stained-glass door, patterned bench cushion, and dark open shelving.
Wooden deck with white privacy screens and railings beside a shingled house.
Stone patio beside a light-colored house, with potted flowers and an outdoor grill among trees.
White cottage with a covered porch and mossy roof nestled among trees, reached by a gravel path.
Outdoor shower with white slatted walls, a wood-plank floor and a weathered door with colored glass panes.
Bedroom with a white bed, cream sofa, floral rug, and red storage chest.
Compact kitchenette with a white sink cabinet, wall-mounted microwave, and lace-curtained window.
A hanging sign for Craig Thistle, marked 55 and circa 1890, surrounded by leafy trees.
Living room with exposed timber beams, sloped wood ceiling, and large windows.
Boat garage with exposed timber framing, two boats on lifts, and water beyond the open garage door.
Lakeside deck with teal umbrellas, outdoor dining furniture, and a view across the water.
Lakeside patio with white metal chairs, a round table, and a view across the water.
Waterfront home with a furnished wooden dock, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and stone steps to the landscaped yard.
Furnished wooden deck overlooking a lake, framed by mature trees.
Lakeside deck with white patio furniture and teal umbrellas overlooking the water.
Pale green detached garage and matching shed beside a large stack of firewood.
Waterfront outbuildings with shingle-style gables and garage doors beside a lake.
Lakeside boathouse with a white garage door beside a wooden dock and rocky shore.
Aerial view of a wooded waterfront property with two buildings along a rocky lake shore.
Waterfront home on a wooded rocky point, with a boat launch and a waterside deck.
Wooded waterfront home with a boathouse, rocky shoreline, and docks extending into the water.
Aerial view of a wooded island with waterfront homes and docks along the shore.
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Aerial view of a wooded waterfront home with two docks and a deck with outdoor seating.
Two-story cream house with a wraparound porch, red door, patriotic bunting, and blue-cushioned lounge chairs.
House with a broad covered porch decorated with patriotic bunting, surrounded by trees and lawn.
Covered porch with red-framed glass doors, wooden patio furniture, and a view of trees.
Covered waterfront porch with a wooden swing, patriotic bunting, and a grassy yard beside the water.
Covered wooden porch with a red swing, red-trimmed windows, and leafy trees beyond the railing.
Covered porch with a wooden dining table, ceiling fan, and views of the water.
Covered deck with turquoise doors opening onto a flag-decorated outdoor bar.
Bright foyer with an open white front door, colorful stained glass, and hardwood floors.
Furnished living room with a white brick fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows.
Furnished room with a black upright piano, patterned rug, and large wooden cabinet.
Living room with tall windows overlooking a lawn and water, patterned rug, sofas, and armchairs.
Furnished living room with vaulted ceilings, lake views through large windows, and glass doors to a deck.
Vaulted living room with exposed beams, a large sectional, nautical decor, and sliding doors overlooking greenery.
Living and dining room with exposed wood beams, large windows, and a stained-glass chandelier.
Dining room with a long wooden table, exposed beams, and tall windows adjoining a living area.
Dining room with a wooden table, patterned rug, hardwood floors, and tall windows.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a white door with colored glass panes.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned tile backsplash.
Kitchen with warm wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring.
Bedroom with hardwood floors, wooden dressers, and large windows overlooking trees.
Bedroom with French doors opening to a patio and a dining area beyond.
Walk-in closet with white wire shelving, hanging clothes, and dark hardwood flooring.
Bathroom with a vessel sink, wood-look tile walls, and a white toilet.
Laundry room with white washer and dryer, wood cabinets, and a view into the kitchen.
Bedroom with a brass bed, pale blue throw, sloped ceiling, and patterned mauve carpet.
Furnished bedroom with a large quilted bed, sloped ceiling, and window overlooking trees.
Bedroom with wooden bunk beds, a sloped ceiling, and a colorful fish-patterned wall hanging.
Interior landing with a stained-glass door, patterned bench cushion, and dark open shelving.
Wooden deck with white privacy screens and railings beside a shingled house.
Stone patio beside a light-colored house, with potted flowers and an outdoor grill among trees.
White cottage with a covered porch and mossy roof nestled among trees, reached by a gravel path.
Outdoor shower with white slatted walls, a wood-plank floor and a weathered door with colored glass panes.
Bedroom with a white bed, cream sofa, floral rug, and red storage chest.
Compact kitchenette with a white sink cabinet, wall-mounted microwave, and lace-curtained window.
A hanging sign for Craig Thistle, marked 55 and circa 1890, surrounded by leafy trees.
Living room with exposed timber beams, sloped wood ceiling, and large windows.
Boat garage with exposed timber framing, two boats on lifts, and water beyond the open garage door.
Lakeside deck with teal umbrellas, outdoor dining furniture, and a view across the water.
Lakeside patio with white metal chairs, a round table, and a view across the water.
Waterfront home with a furnished wooden dock, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and stone steps to the landscaped yard.
Furnished wooden deck overlooking a lake, framed by mature trees.
Lakeside deck with white patio furniture and teal umbrellas overlooking the water.
Pale green detached garage and matching shed beside a large stack of firewood.
Waterfront outbuildings with shingle-style gables and garage doors beside a lake.
Lakeside boathouse with a white garage door beside a wooden dock and rocky shore.
Aerial view of a wooded waterfront property with two buildings along a rocky lake shore.
Waterfront home on a wooded rocky point, with a boat launch and a waterside deck.
Wooded waterfront home with a boathouse, rocky shoreline, and docks extending into the water.
Aerial view of a wooded island with waterfront homes and docks along the shore.
For Sale

55 Raccoon Island Rd

55 Raccoon Island Rd, Jefferson Twp, NJ 07849

$1,650,000
"CRAIG THISTLE" - a truly rare island retreat w/Guest House on Raccoon Island, set on iconic Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. This enchanting circa 1890s painted beauty sits proudly at the island's south-facing point, capturing amazing sunsets, expansive water views, and timeless character. Accessible by private boat or ferry, the main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (yes-there's even a classic outhouse), an original living room with wood burning fireplace, dining area, and kitchen, recently added expansive great room and 1st floor primary suite, all accented by original stained-glass windows and historic accents. Covered porches, patios, an outdoor bar and shower, and extensive Trex-style decking create exceptional indoor-outdoor living.The property also features ample boat and car parking, a two-story boathouse with bunkhouse nestled in a striking private cove, a separate Guest Cottage with 1 bedroom, bath with outdoor shower, and kitchenette, and a two-car garage, all tucked away in serene natural privacy. Offered completely furnished, Craig Thistle is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a storied island estate. Island is accessible via seasonal car ferry. Vacation where you live!

5
beds

3
baths

0.76 Acres lot

Karen Foley

Karen Foley

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms5
  • Total bathrooms3
  • full bathroom1
  • half bathrooms2
  • Laundry room Laundry Room
  • Flooring Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater

Area & Lot

  • Status For Sale
  • Lot Area0.76 Acres
  • MLS® ID4038494
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1850
  • NeighborhoodLake Hopatcong Foundation
  • Architecture StylesCustom Home
  • Water FrontageLake Front

Exterior

  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourceWell
  • utilitiesCable Available
  • roofAsphalt
  • lot featuresWaterfront, Wooded
  • parkingCircular Driveway, Gravel, Detached
  • HEAT TYPEElectric
  • AIR CONDITIONINGHeat Pump
  • sewerSeptic Tank

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,650,000
  • Real Estate Tax $13,077/yr
  • Zoning residential

Lake Hopatcong Foundation

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