For Sale – 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Classic Center Hall Colonial

House For Sale in Leonia NJ – 180 Ames Avenue

Exquisitely maintained and restored and in true move in condition Leonia NJ house for sale. 180 Ames Avenue features four bedrooms (with a possible 5th bedroom/office), 3.5 baths, and a true center hall colonial layout (American Foursquare) with original red oak hardwood flooring (including walnut inlay) and molding; all on a 87 x 100 lot.

For more info contact:  vincent.scordo@gmail.com or 201.638.8561 (text or call).  See pictures, house features, and recent work below.  Offering a buyer’s agent fee if potential buyers are working with a realtor.

The light filled first floor features living room w/ wood burning fireplace and marble mantle, dining room with original chestnut trim and plate rails, center entrance-way w/ newly renovated powder room and coat closet, original butler’s pantry, and family/sun room that opens to a recently renovated modern gourmet eat in kitchen.  Central Air on first floor and all new commercial grade Friedrich wall ACs on second and third floors.  Three (3) bedrooms and two (2) baths are featured on the second floor (including recently renovated master bath). The third floor is fully finished with hardwood floors and original molding with additional bedroom, possible fifth bedroom being used as office, and one (1) full bath.

The unfinished basement includes a toilet, as well as dedicated laundry, utility, and workbench areas. The basement is exceptionally large and can be finished for additional square footage / living space.  All mechanicals are in excellent condition w/ yearly maintenance.

Leonia is one of the highest ranked towns in New Jersey and boasts a school system ranked in the top 75 of the State, all within easy commuting distance to New York City.  Walking distance / minutes to schools, town pool, tennis club, parks, and NYC transportation.

Detailed Data:

• Price: Please call or email for detailed pricing.  For more info:  vincent.scordo@gmail.com or 201.638.8561
• Property Taxes: $13,866
• Style: Center Hall Colonial, Total Rooms: 9 , Bedrooms: Four (Three on 2nd floor and one on 3rd floor, additional room on 3rd floor could be used as a fifth bedroom), Baths: 3.5 , Garage: Detached, Two Car Garage
• Lot: ~8,698 sqft or 87 x 100
• Cooling: Central Air/Wall , Lot Desc: Regular , Fireplace 1/wood , Heating: Radiators/steam , Exterior: Clapboard/stucco , Year Built: ~1920’s , Basement: Unfinished  200 amp electrical service,
• Three Stories
• Address: 180 Ames Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605

For more info contact:  vincent.scordo@gmail.com or 201.638.8561 (call or text)

Home Highlights and Recent Work Include:

• Four year old Owens Corning roof (rated best shingle by Consumer Reports) – new plywood (three roofing layers removed, including original wood shingles), copper flashing on chimney, new gutters, and extensive exterior woodwork repair,.  Roof was installed by Brady Roofing with the best material (30 pound felt paper, proper drip edges and flashing throughout, extended waterproof membrane, and hand nailing).  Extensive exterior wood repair was also completed.
• House exterior painted two years ago with custom Sherwin Williams paint (rated best exterior paint by Consumer Reports) – sanded w/ two coats applied by Dinu Painting.
• Every window in the house has been replaced, including basement.  The windows comprise of 35 new custom, high end tilt end to clean, Anderson double paned insulated Windows (wood interior, aluminum clad exterior to match exterior paint color).  The basement features newer (8) custom vinyl slider windows.
• Renovated Eat In Modern Gourmet Kitchen by Jefferson Design in Closter, NJ featuring 6 burner Wolf Duel Fuel Stove and true custom maple cabinets (floor to ceiling) with full 3/4 inch plywood box construction, dovetail joinery, and Blum softclose hardware crafted by Superior Cabinets; including Bosch dishwasher, Rohl Farmhouse sink, Perrin and Rowe full brass Deck Mount Bridge Faucet with Sidespray, and cabinet depth Maytag french door fridge.  School house lighting fixtures and task lighting by Rejuvenation Hardware.
• Renovated master bath featuring Italian porcelain tile and walk in shower.
• Renovated powder room
• Paver stone walkways throughout property, include blue stone patio.
• Newer asphalt driveway (about six years old) with ability to park two cars side by side.  Newer 88 foot concrete sidewalk and apron.
• Pella Double French doors leading to a renovated, well maintained and engineered deck from kitchen (large storage area under deck) with integrated PGS natural gas BBQ – all within easy access to kitchen
• Mature plantings with beautiful perennials, shrubs privacy evergreens, garden, and shade trees (large shade trees pruned every four years, most recently in the Spring of 2020)
• Sprinkler system (rear yard only)
• Motion lights and custom craftsmen lighting on garage and walkway w/ timer
• Furnace and AC Condenser are 10 years old; heat is steam radiator (all mechanicals maintained methodically)
• 14 Brass reproduction Rejuvenation Hardware lighting fixtures throughout house – included.

House Features Include:

• 4 Bedrooms (possible 5th bedroom/office)
• 3.5 baths
• Eat In Modern Gourmet Kitchen by Jefferson Design with 6 burner Wolf Duel Fuel Stove and true custom maple cabinets (floor to ceiling) with full 3/4 inch plywood box construction, dovetail joinery, and Blum softclose hardware crafted by Superior Cabinets ; including Bosch dishwasher, Rohl Farmhouse sink, Perrin and Rowe Deck Mount Bridge Faucet with Sidespray, and cabinet depth Maytag french door fridge.  School house lighting fixtures and task lighting by Rejuvenation Hardware.
• Master bedroom with recently renovated bath
• Family room opens up to MEIK with large bay window
• Divided light glass entrance vestibule with stone tile
• Detached Two Car Garage with newer insulated door and Automatic Door opener, built in shelving and overhead storage.  New LED lighting installed w/ plenty of outlets.
• Central Air on First floor, New Friedrick commercial wall ACs in all bedroom, and ceiling fans
• Wood burning Fireplace with marble mantle
• Original red oak hardwood flooring (with walnut inlay), mill work/woodwork and staircase throughout house (including third floor)
• Wired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on all levels
• 5 Exterior electrical outlets on all sides of the house.  Two exterior waterline connections on each side of the house.  Garage has 8 electrical outlets and LED lighting.

The house sits on a tree lined street comprised of exceptional examples of early 20th century dutch colonials, American four squares, arts and crafts, etc. homes – all a few minutes outside of mid-town Manhattan (NJ Transit 166 NYC bus at the top of the block, with light rail projected to arrive in 5-10 years). The home is “Around the block” from the the Leonia Tennis Club, Leonia Swim Club, Sylvan Park, and beautiful Overpeck Park. Walking distance to highly rated public schools and downtown.

Detailed Data:

• Price: Please call or email for pricing
• Property Taxes: $13,866
• Style: Center Hall Colonial, Total Rooms: 9 , Bedrooms: Four (Three on 2nd floor and one on 3rd floor, additional room on 3rd floor could be used as a fifth bedroom), Baths: 3.5 , Garage: Detached, Two Car
• Lot: ~8,698 sqft or 87 x100
• Cooling: Central Air/Wall , Lot Desc: Regular , Fireplace 1/wood , Heating: Radiators/steam , Exterior: Clapboard/stucco , Year Built: ~1920’s , Basement: Unfinished ,
• Three Stories
• Address: 180 Ames Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605

For more info:  vincent.scordo@gmail.com or 201.638.8561

More about Leonia, NJ

As a fellow Leonian mentioned on his web site, Leonia, NJ is a truly remarkable, and historic, community of 9000 residents living in mostly single family homes along tree lined streets – all about a mile from the George Washington Bridge.  The community is integrated and diverse with civic minded residents that truly care for one another and are highly involved in the many clubs, committees, and volunteer groups.  The public schools are constantly ranked among the best in Bergen County and the State with a very active and present Home and School Association.

Leonia is also home to Bergen County’s largest park (Overpeck Park) with horseback riding, fishing, rowing, dinosaur petting, athletic fields and the best carnivals/festivals in the area. The Civil War Drill Hall is home to the oldest theater group in NJ (Leonia Players’ Guild) with plays happening almost every month. The town rec center offers wonderful classes for adults and children and is near Wood Park and the excellent Leonia Public Library.  There’s a beautiful town pool (Leonia Swim Club) and private Leonia Tennis Club with 5 excellent har tru courts.  The downtown features a few restaurants, a medium sized market, liquor stores, large pharmacy, and a few cafes.   Leonia, in many respects, is the perfect New Jersey town.

For more info:  vincent.scordo@gmail.com or 201.638.8561

Center Hall Colonial For Sale in Leonia, NJ