Bergen | 26 Mettowee Farms Court, Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Five-Bedroom on a Cul-de-sac
$2.899 million
A five-bedroom, four-full-and-two-half-bath, 6,440-square-foot house built in 2000, with a two-story foyer that has a winding staircase and an upper balcony, a chef’s kitchen and a breakfast room, formal dining and living rooms, a step-down great room with a beamed ceiling, a finished basement, an attached three-car garage, an in-ground pool and a hot tub, on 1.44 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac. Sophia Meneve, Sotheby’s International Realty, 201-394-7170; sothebysrealty.com
Costs
Taxes: $37,804 a year
Pros
The inviting backyard includes a two-tiered slate patio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool house with a kitchen, a full bath and a lounge area, all adjoining a nicely landscaped yard.
Cons
The basement is dark, with few windows. The upstairs hallway feels hotel-like and wastes a lot of space.
Westchester | 19 Sycamore Street, Bronxville, N.Y.
Colonial-Style House From 1916
$1.995 million
A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 3,342-square-foot renovated three-level house from 1916, with wood and leaded-glass details, a paneled formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a sunroom, an eat-in kitchen with a spiral staircase leading to a family room, a stone patio and a detached two-car garage, on 0.3 acres. Kay Bal, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, 914-645-4989; williampitt.com
Taxes
$45,505 a year
Pros
The well-maintained house has many rooms filled with natural light and an elegant but comfortable feel. There are bathrooms on each floor. An au pair suite can easily occupy adjoining rooms on the third level.
Cons
The house, atop a hill, is a climb from street level. There is no central air-conditioning. While nicely landscaped, the property doesn’t have much usable outdoor space.
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