Do you prefer older homes or new construction? The choice is yours.
Old and new houses have their differences, but they also have characteristics in common. One common element many homes share is the front porch, whose charm holds appeal for many people. This weekend, there’s an older house and a new house – both with a front porch.
A Dumont house, built in 1922, features a renovated front porch with four columns and new Timbertech steps and floor. The entire house has been renovated with vinyl siding and new windows. Original wood molding has been restored throughout the house.
A Norwood house, built new in 2008 and sitting on more than a half-acre of land, also has a front porch with stone behind it. Special touches are featured inside, too, including a window seat notched into a large window in the master bedroom.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
The 3,500-square-foot colonial at 328 Tappan Road, Norwood, was built in 2008 by a well-known area builder. Step onto the covered porch with stone front and into the two-story entry foyer with double coat closet and powder room. The house, listed with Prudential Galaxy Real Estate, features an oversized living room, formal dining room and family room with fireplace. The kitchen features cherry custom cabinets, granite countertops and large dining area. The second floor boasts a master suite with walk-in-closet along with a window seat and master bath with separate shower room, double vanity and whirlpool tub. A junior suite features a full bath. The ground level has poured concrete foundation and high ceilings with an attached three-car garage, as well as an attic for more storage. The park-like back yard is fully fenced.
Listing price: $799,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Anne Van Dyke at 201-281-8606.
The three-bedroom house at 207 Prospect Ave., Dumont, was built in 1922 and features a front porch. The house, listed with Coldwell Banker, Alpine/Closter, also features one bathroom, large dining and living rooms, newer eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets, Corian counter and partial cathedral ceiling with skylight. The updated bathroom has Corian counter, large bathtub and separate shower. Extra touches include moldings, wood doors, newer windows, newer thermal exterior doors, newer boiler and water heater, in-ground sprinkler system, water softener, security system. In the back yard, there’s a Timbertech deck and a custom-designed waterfall.
Listing price: $339,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Karen Leddy at 201-232-5627.
The three-bedroom ranch at 39-21 Knott Terrace, Fair Lawn, features new front steps and walkway. The house, listed with Re/Max Properties-Saddle River, also features one-and-a-half bathrooms central air conditioning, as well as a new refrigerator and microwave. There’s also a deck overlooking a back yard with underground sprinklers. The house sits on a 76-by-100-foot lot.