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#25014251, Fernando Leyva, Listing Office: Real
$849,000 List price
249 Runnymede Rd Essex Fells Twp, NJ 07021
$10,000
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3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,400 sqft
0.6 acres
$354 / sqft
House
Property details
About 249 Runnymede Rd
1950's modern style home, designed by the architect Edward Bowser Jr. who worked for the legendary Le Corbusier in Paris. The structure is based on the modernist concept " 9 square grid " , creating harmonious and visually stunning living spaces that are full of reflections of light and sounds of the brook. Backing up to the 83 acre wooded Trotter track of walking paths and woods. Within walking distance to Grover Cleveland Park. 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 .
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Electric
StatusActive
Size2,400 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.58 Acres
Year built1957
Parking1 Car Width, Blacktop, Carport-Detached
MLS #3956262
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpeting, Parquet-Some, See Remarks, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum
- Interior: Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Carport-Detached
- Exterior: Deck, Patio
- Architectural Style: Custom Home
- Heating: Forced Air, Electric
- List Price: $849,000
- Price/SqFt: $353
- Lot: Wooded
- Directions: Roseland Ave. to Runnymede Road
- Year Built: 1957
- Living Area: 2,400 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.58 Acres
- MLS Number: 3956262
- Office Name: TAYLOR REAL ESTATE
- Office Phone: (973) 548-0001
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Nearby schools
5
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•85 Prospect St
9
Essex Fells Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.5 mi
•102 Hawthorne Rd
7
Wilson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•71 Orton Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $130,625. Most Essex Fells Twp, NJ residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The most common type of family is married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
36%
100k-200k
28%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
28%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
40%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
14%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 249 Runnymede Rd
The listing price of 249 Runnymede Rd property is $849,000.
The property 249 Runnymede Rd is a house located in Essex Fells Twp, New Jersey, 07021.
Active Listing: 249 Runnymede Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 249 Runnymede Rd are: Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Essex Fells Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Wilson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Grover Cleveland Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Liberty Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), James Caldwell High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Essex County West Caldwell Tech (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Verona High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
The property at 249 Runnymede Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 249 Runnymede Rd is 2,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 249 Runnymede Rd is 1957.
This home is located at 249 Runnymede Rd in Essex Fells Twp, NJ and zip code 07021. This 2,400 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.58 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $849,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.