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

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
380000
Taxes
6133
Tax Year
2025

More Information

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
IDX
Listing Office: C21 Thomson & Co.
Listing Agent: Kyle Golden
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026
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