717 Beacon Ave Paulsboro, NJ 08066

This multi-building institutional property in Paulsboro, NJ, offers a unique opportunity for various uses. Situated on approximately 3.65 acres, the property includes a school building, a fully functioning gymnasium, and an attached convent, suitable for educational, community, religious, or adaptive reuse purposes. The gymnasium features a 46' x 40' floor area with 20-foot ceilings, LED lighting, central HVAC, full-width opening exterior doors, and a camera/security system installed within the last five years. The school roof is approximately 2 years old. Heating is supplied by two boilers (dual fuel capable with diesel or gas) supported by two above-ground 500-gallon oil tanks, both serviced and resealed annually. Cooling includes four York AC units (approx. 5 years old) and window units throughout classrooms. The school building includes a commercial-style kitchen, updated electrical panel, multiple sinks, and all appliances (stove, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, grill, and ice machine). Interior layout consists of numerous large classrooms (most 31'&33' wide), library with shelving, computer lab, science lab, faculty rooms, administrative offices, nurse's office, and multiple restrooms. The building also includes a newer smoke detector panel, two domestic hot water heaters (40 & 50 gallons), and an interior speaker system with several newer components. The convent is a well-constructed two-story residential facility designed to accommodate communal living in a functional, organized layout. The second floor is arranged with six bedroom 'sets,' each consisting of two individual bedrooms that share a centrally located bathroom. The first floor includes a chapel, an office suite, a pantry, a full kitchen, and a dedicated dining room. Constructed with a wood-frame structural system supported by concrete foundation walls and concrete footings, the exterior walls are finished in brick over masonry, and the roof is finished with asphalt shingles. Interior finishes include plaster walls, decorative tile and plaster ceilings, and a mix of asphalt tile, terrazzo, and carpeted flooring. Lighting is primarily fluorescent. Fire protection is provided by smoke alarms. Currently, the gym is active for volleyball, basketball, and weekly Sunday bingo, supporting steady community use. The property is ideal for schools, community centers, recreation programs, religious institutions, or nonprofit expansion.