249 Runnymede Road
$949,000
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Description
Nestled on Pine Brook at the edge of the Trotters Forest off Grover Cleveland Park, stands 249 Runnymede Rd Designed in 1957 by the architect Edward Bowser Jr, who worked for the legendary Le Corbusier in Paris. The structure is based on the modernist concept of the "9 square grid", creating harmonious and visually stunning living spaces that are full of reflections of light and sounds of the brook that crosses the .58 acre property. A carport pavilion and a modernist bridge connects to the top floor...Nestled on Pine Brook at the edge of the Trotters Forest off Grover Cleveland Park, stands 249 Runnymede Rd Designed in 1957 by the architect Edward Bowser Jr, who worked for the legendary Le Corbusier in Paris. The structure is based on the modernist concept of the "9 square grid", creating harmonious and visually stunning living spaces that are full of reflections of light and sounds of the brook that crosses the .58 acre property. A carport pavilion and a modernist bridge connects to the top floor of the house. All interior and exterior are original to Bowsers design. There are 10 rooms and 2 and 1 half baths on two floors of 2400 sq feet of livable space. The living and dining areas feature huge glass curtain wall windows, fine wood paneling, cork flooring and a soaring cathedral ceiling under the gull winged roof. The vintage galley kitchen originally opened to the dining room, features Danish cabinetry and a vibrant work space under the central clear storied volume that also houses the laundry room on the upper level. There are 3 bedrooms (originally 4), the principal bedroom has a full bath and a dressing area. Descending a stair to the NYC loft-like lower floor, you will find a large recreation room / art studio space with a 20 foot strip window, a summer kitchen, a brookside family room with a BBQ fireplace, a bedroom, a half bath, and a utility room/gym workspace.property is eligible for state and national registry of historic sites
- Listed by JOHN HAYDU • KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Property Details for 249 Runnymede Road
Style
Custom Home
Directionsroseland to runnymede
Days On Market15
Pets AllowedYes
Primary StyleCustom Home
LISTING UPDATED: 10/11/2024 03:02 AM
Property Details for 249 Runnymede Road
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 3927676 |
Days on Market | 51 |
Taxes | $10,172 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
Year Built | 1957 |
Lot Size | 0.58 AC / 25,264 SF |
County | Essex County |
Building Information for 249 Runnymede Road
Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF
Property Information for 249 Runnymede Road
Property History for 249 Runnymede Road
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 249 Runnymede Road
Taxable ValueLand$358,000Additions$111,200Total$469,200
Tax Record2023$10,172 ($848 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtLot Size25,217 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957CountyESSEXAPN06 00013-0000-00006- 03
Schools near 249 Runnymede Road
This home is within West Essex Regional School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Essex Fells Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
West Essex Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
West Essex High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Trinity Academy PrivatePK to 8 |
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