42 Center Avenue, Leonardo, NJ 07737 (MLS# 22629708)

42 Center Avenue, Leonardo, NJ 07737

New Listing

$419,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 688 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,614 Status: Active

Current Price: $419,900 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 42 Center Ave, an adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled in the heart of Leonardo! Bursting with charm and character, this quaint single-story home offers an inviting and easy-to-maintain layout that's perfect for a first-time buyer, downsizer, weekend retreat, or investment property. Inside, you'll find a comfortable living space, updated kitchen and bath, central air, and plenty of natural light throughout. Step outside to a spacious rear deck/patio and backyard—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying summer nights at the Jersey Shore. Location is where this home truly shines! Just minutes from the Seastreak Ferry, offering convenient access to Manhattan, as well as nearby beaches, marinas, shopping and restaurants.

Supplements: The home is also just a short drive from the highly anticipated Netflix Studios development at Fort Monmouth. Cute, quaint and packed with charm, 42 Center Ave is a wonderful opportunity to own an affordable piece of the Jersey Shore in a location with so much happening around it. Come see everything this charming Leonardo cottage has to offer!

Listing Details MLS# 22629708

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 610.32
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached

Location

House Number: 42
Street Name: Center
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Monmouth
Municipality: Middletown (MID)
Postal City: Leonardo
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07737
Area/Section: Leonardo
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Leonardo
Middle School: Bayshore
High School: Middle South
Directions: GPS

General Property Info

Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
# Level 1 - Baths: Yes
Apx SqFt: 688
# Levels: Yes
Apx Year Built: 1908
Garage: No
Acreage: 0.06
Lot Dimensions: 30 x 101
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: No
Rooms: 5
Basement: No
# Car Garage: 0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 380000
Taxes: 6133
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal Items

Ownership Type

Fee Simple: Yes

More Information

Style

Bungalow: Yes

Interior

Attic: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Closet(s): Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Floor - Slate: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Included

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Cooking: Yes
Light Fixtures: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Screens: Yes
Stove: Yes
Stove Hood: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Dec Molding: Yes
Floor - Laminate: Yes

Dining Room

Dec Molding: Yes
Floor - Laminate: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Floors

Laminate: Yes
Tile: Yes
Slate: Yes

Kitchen

Floor - Laminate: Yes
Newer: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - W/W Carpet: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Deck: Yes
Fence: Yes
Shed: Yes
Storm Door(s): Yes

Parking

Asphalt: Yes
Driveway: Yes
On Street: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Vinyl: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Management Type

No Management: Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Bungalow Interior: Attic; Dec Molding; Recessed Lighting Foyer: Closet(s); Dec Molding; Floor - Slate Living Room: Dec Molding; Floor - Laminate Dining Room: Dec Molding; Floor - Laminate Kitchen: Floor - Laminate; Newer; Dec Molding Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet Basement: Crawl Space Floors: Laminate; Tile; Slate Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Electric Exterior: Deck; Fence; Shed; Storm Door(s) Garage: None Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle Parking: Asphalt; Driveway; On Street Included: Ceiling Fan(s); Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooking; Light Fixtures; Microwave; Refrigerator; Screens; Stove; Stove Hood; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Level Management Type: No Management Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Level	Width	Dimensions
Foyer		First
Kitchen	13.00	First	10.00	13.0 x 10.0
Living Room	21.00	First	10.00	21.0 x 10.0
Bedroom	12.00	First	8.00	12.0 x 8.0
Bedroom	10.00	First	8.00	10.0 x 8.0
Bathroom	10.00	First	5.00	10.0 x 5.0

Listing Office: C21 Thomson & Co.

Listing Agent: Kyle Golden

Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026

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