717 W Helena Avenue, Somerdale, NJ 08083

Property Description

Welcome to this thoughtfully maintained mid-century ranch home which shows the pride of ownership. The living room is spacious and bright with large Architect Series wood Pella windows, refinished original hardwood floors, and an energy efficient Lopi wood-burning stove with ceramic hearth & tumbled stone tile surround which heats the entire house. The warmth of the original hardwood flooring and charm and efficiency of the wood Pella windows carry into each bedroom. The pleasant eat-in kitchen includes renovations such as maple cabinets, Caesarstone quartz countertops with extra-large sized undermount sink, tumble stone backsplash, recessed lighting, new appliances (2023/24), large pantry, and Anderson sliding glass door leading onto the deck and outdoor living spaces. The updated bathroom combines classic details with modern finishes, such as new subway tile shower surround and wet-wall, porcelain hexagonal floor tile, Moen fixtures, and pedestal sink. The deep backyard is a rare find for this area and is one of the top selling points for this house. Features include a new deck new vinyl fence (2023), a vinyl shed, new tree plantings including apple trees, and a beautiful garden area complete with metal raised beds with a 20+ year lifespan (2023). Saving the best for last, the homeowners created a professionally installed Bluestone Patio & Firepit area (2023) with professional landscaping (2024) offering a peaceful retreat for enjoying morning sunrises, evening conversations around the firepit, and gatherings with friends and family. The full basement has a higher ceiling for a house this age and could easily be finished for additional living space or kept unfinished for storage. Basement includes a mini-split HVAC system (2023), Pella sliding windows, wiring for LED Shop Lighting, Drylocked walls, french drain and two commercial-grade Zoeller sump pumps, laundry area with mop sink, new Bilco doors for easy outdoor access, and updated mechanicals and electrical panel (2017). The exterior of the home includes Pella windows, new stucco, new Timberline HD/30 yr shingles (2017), and gutters (2023). The house is wired for a home security system and includes five personal home monitoring security cameras (2020). Showings begin Saturday, August 3 (9am to 8pm) and continue Sunday (9am to 3pm). We will evaluate next steps after the weekend.