As stated in the Historic Preservation Section by the NJ Office of Cultural and Environmental Services; "This house was one of the principle remaining 19th Century residences associated with Shark River Village, an early settlement in Neptune which developed along an old Indian route (now known as Old Corlies Avenue) that ran along the north side of Shark River to the sea. This 164 year old Victorian style home was built by brothers Charles and James Tilton in 1846, long before the Civil War. Its features included a parlor with an ornate ceiling and fireplace, a living room, seven good sized bedrooms, a front porch, side porch, three chimneys, bay windows, two staircases, and gingerbread detailing in its six roof peaks. It was located next door to the Dewitt Shafto house - the oldest home in Neptune Township dating back to 1790. Because of its historic significance to the community, the 1019 Old Corlies Avenue home was awarded Century Home status by Neptune Township at the time of the Bicentennial. Despite its good repair, it was razed on October 2, 2007 to make room for a car wash and lube facility. The Old Corlies Avenue Preservation Alliance is presently in litigation to prevent further commercial development of the property.