138 Sussex Street
2-Family Historical Townhouse In Paulus Hook
Sold At: $1,860,000
138 Sussex St. Jersey City, NJ 07302
This elegant and pridefully maintained mid-1800’s Italianate brick townhouse is located on a beautiful historic row in highly sought after Paulus Hook. The 2 family home is configured as two duplexes: an owners’ unit upstairs and a separate duplex apartment below which currently generates considerable passive income. The home may easily converted to a 1 family home for those who wish to occupy the entire building. The interior boasts the perfect blend of traditional elements with contemporary convenience: historically appropriate arched windows, 11 ft. ceilings, marble mantle, custom built-ins, spiral staircase with original balustrade, exposed brick, custom mahogany doors & original exterior cast-iron details. The list goes on and on! The owners duplex, with a total of 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, enters through a double entrance into an entry vestibule that leads to the main level via a grand curving staircase. The living level is generously sized with wide plank mahogany floor running throughout, complete with a large living room, open kitchen, dining room & a full bathroom. The spacious kitchen has plenty of cabinet space & a large pantry; key features include Soapstone countertops, Küche + Cucina handmade cabinets, Bluestar range with externally ventilated hood, and Miele appliances. Out the rear double doors is a large Ipé deck with Jersey City views that leads down to spacious garden with an inlaid brick patio and a shed for extra storage. The second floor of the duplex has three bedrooms, an office nook, stackable high efficiency washer & dryer, and a full bath. There’s central AC throughout. The lower duplex is a spacious, pristine 2 bed, 1.5 apartment that was recently renovated. Utilities are separate and include central AC and hot water radiant heat on the lower floor. Being in Paulus Hook gives you the luxury of having a short walk to a multitude of transportation options: 2 PATH stations (Exchange and Grove), multiple Citibike locations, Light Rail and the Paulus Hook ferry within a couple of blocks. The neighborhood features excellent public and private school options close by including top-rated (10 out of 10!) PS 16, the River School, Waterfront Montessori, McNair, and St. Peters Prep.
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MLS #210015212
- 2-Family
- 3 Bed Owner Duplex
- 2 Bed Rental Duplex
- Taxes: $26,339
- Backyard
- Terrace
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Central A/C
- Washer/Dryer In-Unit
- Close to Bus
- Close to CitiBike
- Close to Ferry
- Close to PATH