Essex County | 18 Fairview Drive, North Caldwell, N.J.
Cliffside House
$1.8999 million
A five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath Spanish-style house on 0.43 acres of sloped property, with an open kitchen and dining area, a step-down living room with a cathedral ceiling and two-story fireplace, a first-floor primary bedroom suite with a gas fireplace and private deck and a second-story guest suite with office area. The lower level has a family room, a wet bar, a sauna, a weight room, an indoor salt water pool and hot tub. There’s an attached two-car garage. Lori Buck, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, 973-650-1283, howardhanna.com
Costs
Taxes: $21,060 a year
Pros
The property has extensive landscaping, with lighting and pathways through a wooded area. The back of the house has retractable awnings over upper and lower decks with expansive views of distant mountains.
Cons
The backyard is sloped with many stairs leading down to a flat area. The second story is reached by a spiral staircase.
Westchester | 5 Rose Lane, Rye Brook, N.Y.
Modern Townhouse
$1.425 million
This three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 3,243-square-foot townhouse built in 2018, has an open layout, oversized windows and tall ceilings. The main level has a bright living room and an eat-in kitchen with a large island, a pantry and access to a bluestone patio. The second floor includes a primary suite with a walk-in closet and a renovated bath, a laundry room, a sitting area and two additional bedrooms. The finished basement has an office, a recreation area, storage space and a full bath. There is a two-car attached garage and the 0.06 acre property is minutes from downtown Rye. Kori Sassower, 914-727-0169, Compass, compass.com
Costs
Taxes: $28,948 a year
Homeowners Association Fee: $750 a month
Pros
The H.O.A. fee covers exterior maintenance, including snow removal, landscaping, roof and siding, and amenities including a clubhouse, a heated pool, a fitness center and walking trails. It’s close to the Port Chester Metro-North Railroad station.
Cons
It is an attached townhouse with neighbors on both sides. The small lot size may feel confined.
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