Open Houses: Sept. 18-19

Ten newly-listed homes in the village can be seen this Sunday. You'll need an overstuffed wallet for a few, but there are some fabulous homes on the open market with open showings this Sunday. We've also included a few apartments if you happen to be looking more in that realm. 

436 Northern Parkway. This farmhouse Colonial has a fun, care-free lemonade porch to wow guests as they see this charming home, which has three bedrooms and two baths. Don't worry – they'll still be impressed as they enter. The living room features hardwood floors throughout and there are built-in bookshelves. Who doesn't love built-in bookshelves? A nice formal dining room will give homeowners the option to "entertain," and there's a "great room" adjacent to the kitchen and back deck. To boot, there's a nice master suite upstairs with an updated bathroom and the kids' bedrooms are right down the hallway. Bonus: the attic upstairs could be converted to an office. This property is selling for $499,000 and can be seen on Sunday 9/19 from 1-5 p.m.

337 Downs Street. In a quiet neighborhood, a few blocks from desirable Travell Elementary School, this three bedroom, two bath home has central air, hardwood floors, a full kitchen, and a large yard, which is perfect for expansion. A short walk to Graydon Pool, the library, parks, and shopping, the home lists for $539,000, and has an open house on Sunday 9/19 from 12-5 p.m.

325 Abbey Court This charming three-bed, two-bath home has been updated and freshly decorated. There's a nice wood-burning stove to add character and warmth (literally!) to the classically-styled living and dining rooms. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, and they really compliment the corian counter tops. The first floor master bedroom comes complete with a huge custom closet, and the kids upstairs can fight between who gets to use the jetted tub. Of course, there's also a nice finished basement downstairs to round out this charmer. The home lists for $550,000 and has an open house showing on Sunday 9/19 from 1-4:00 p.m.

385 Evergreen Place. If you're in the market for a warm Colonial in the excellent Somerville school area, look no further. This three bed, two bath home has a screened in porch to gaze the seasons, a finished basement, big bedrooms, an ea-in kitchen and a two-car garage. It's listed for $579,000 and can be seen this Sunday 9/19 from 1-4:30 p.m.

554 Van Buren Street. If you enjoy the great outdoors on your property, kicking back, relaxing and taking in the sights and sounds of nature, this property might be a good fit for you. Near schools, parks, Graydon and the downtown, this three-bed, two bath home also has a two-level trex deck and a bucolic, lush greenscape. The home is being listed for $600,000 and can be seen Sunday 9/19 from 1-5 p.m.

267 Gateway Road. With a mix of old and new, this elegant home should go quickly. It has an unbelievable eat-in kitchen perfect for any chef or microwave-tv-dinner lover alike but you'll also find hardwood floors through home, nicely accented by crown moldings and other architectural details. With 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bath, there's also a finished basement, newly built office, fireplace in the living room, an elegant master bedroom with a custom closet and more to round out this property. This home is priced at $649,000 and has an open house showing on Sunday 9/19 at 1-4 p.m.

451 Red Birch Ct. This Colonial, complete with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, has recently been renovated and has lovely architectural details like custom woodwork, columns and moldings, a wide staircase, and hardwood floors. A large private backyard is great for entertaining and relaxing out in the sun, while the sunny office on the first floor will allow busybodies to stay connected and productive. The house is selling for $839,000 and can be seen on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 1-4 p.m.

352 Wastena Terrace. When you think of a Ridgewood house, you'll think about this one. It's classic Ridgewood. With extensive renovations and some of the finest decorating you'll see in town, this unique home has five bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and is located in the highly sought Wastena Park area of the village. It's priced at $1,360,000 and can be seen on Sunday Sept. 19 from 1-4:30 p.m.

275 Manor Road. Located in the premier Old Country Club are of Ridgewood, this classic Center Hall Colonial is a stately home with six bedrooms, three  full baths, a three-car garage, multiple fireplaces, a sweeping staircase and beautiful accents. It's priced at $1,625,000 and can be seen Sunday, Sept. 19 from 1-4 p.m.

296 West Ridgewood Avenue. Looking for a gorgeous Tudor near Ridge School? You won't find one as nice as this on the open market. With five bedrooms, three full baths, a custom-designed Ulrich kitchen with a center island and adjoining cozy banquette, this home is saturated with beauty, charm and sunlight. It's priced at $1,650,000 and can be seen this Sunday, Sept. 19 from 1-4 p.m.

Listings courtesy of New Jersey Multiple Listing Services; more homes in Ridgewood can be seen on their website.

And just to spice it up a bit, if you're not looking to buy a home but might be more interested in an apartment, we have a few listings here as well. These listings are courtesy of Craigslist and all posted within the last week.

Godwin Avenue: This two-year-old home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fireplace, 2-car garage, hardwood floors, 3,500 square feet (1000 of which is an unfinished basement). It's five blocks from the train station and the bus to New York stops right in front of the house. Located near the excellent Ridge School, you'll need solid credit and 1 1/2 month security deposit. To rent this home, it's $3900 per month. Call Mr. Kim at (646)-526-6195 or Sara Shin at (201)-446-7705. 

Cedar Ave. at Gilbert St:  If you're looking for something a bit smaller than a large house, there's a renovated two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of a two-family house up for rent. It has carpeted floors, a new kitchen and bathroom, washer + dryer, off street parking and more. You can walk to the center of town in about fifteen minutes or take a quick walk to the NYC-bound bus. $1675 per-month does not include electric and gas, but does include heating. Call 201-652-1469 for more information. No pets. No fees. Security deposit: 1.5 mo.

$1,900: There's a second floor apartment in a beautiful Victorian home ready to be rented. It's spacious, bright and charming with four rooms (including an eat-in kitchen, sun porch, two bathrooms, closets, off-street parking and a quick walk to the central business district. They're currently taking applications, so call (201)-790-5700 if interested.