With life steadily getting back to normal in northern New Jersey after superstorm Sandy hit the region, many people are resuming their new house search and attending open houses. This weekend, there are some unique houses opening their doors to the public, including a charming cape by Packanack Lake in Wayne and a colonial in Norwood with an old-fashioned wood-burning stove that heats the house, along with chestnut trim throughout.
This weekend’s search for a home may also include new construction communities, featuring new models and buyer incentives.
Call Realtors to confirm the open houses you are interested in seeing.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
The charming colonial at 723 Blanch Ave., Norwood, features an old-fashioned-looking wood-burning stove in the living room that heats the house. The house, listed with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Tenafly, has chestnut trim and hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchen was renovated in 2001 with maple cabinets, and the laundry room is off the kitchen. The basement is full and mostly finished with a full bath and an office. The property is deep with a park-like feel.
Listing price: $379,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Jill Saunders at 201-788-8959.
The cape cod at 107 Oakwood Drive, Wayne, is located in the Packanack Lake community, just one block from the lake front. The house, listed with RE/MAX Legend, LLC, Wayne, features a new and updated eat-in kitchen and appliances with natural slate floors, built-in audio in ceiling and crown molding and hardwood floors throughout. The house has four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and the living room has a wood-burning fireplace. The master bedroom has private access to the new deck. There’s also a three-season room off the kitchen.
Listing price: $369,900. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Jacqueline Rosa at 201-638-6992 or William Rosa at 973-686-0404.
The six-bedroom, custom-built colonial at 809 Trailing Ridge Road, Franklin Lakes, is on a level lot and has over 5,000 square feet of living space. The house, listed with Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, Franklin Lakes, features four full baths and an extra-large great room with fireplace and a full sliding doors overlooking the rear woods. A guest bedroom is on the first floor featuring a full bath. The large kitchen has a breakfast area and access to large deck overlooking an in-ground pool surrounded by professional landscaping. There’s also 7-zone hot water baseboard heat and a security alarm system.
Listing price: $1,199,000. The open house is Sunday, 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Kenny Tse at 201-220-1297.