Downtown Jersey City Home Tour: Historic Duplex with Private Backyard

Downtown Jersey City home tour: 247 2nd Street is a historic duplex with a private backyard of about 50 by 50 feet, a heated and air-conditioned shed, and a custom chef's kitchen. It's a 3-minute walk from the Grove Street PATH. Private outdoor space this size is almost impossible to find in downtown Jersey City. In this tour, Vanessa Mahapatra of The Jill Biggs Group walks you through a home that blends 200-year-old brownstone character with modern living. What you'll see: Original fireplaces with wrought iron detail and 200-year-old pocket doors Ceilings of about 12 to 15 feet, built-ins, and custom floor-to-ceiling drapes A kitchen with a 48-inch commercial-grade Sub-Zero, a commercial hood with a warming shelf, an island wine fridge, a wet bar, and a butler's pantry A primary suite with his-and-hers walk-in closets, double vanities, and direct yard access Dual-zone central air, remote-controlled blinds, in-wall speakers, and laundry on the bedroom level A private side alley entrance, so guests can reach the yard without walking through the home Buying in Jersey City? We help buyers find homes like this before they hit everyone's radar. Reach out here Own a historic home in Hoboken or Jersey City? Homes with character need to be marketed differently. Find out what yours could sell for Subscribe for weekly home tours, neighborhood guides, and straight talk about the Hudson County market Chapters 0:00 Welcome to 247 2nd Street 0:18 Historic facade and 200-year-old doors 0:49 Private entry hall 1:22 Parlor and dining space 1:42 Living room and original fireplaces 2:20 Flex room with historic pocket doors 3:00 Modern upgrades 3:27 Wet bar and butler's pantry 3:59 Chef's kitchen 5:30 First look at the backyard 6:00 Half bath 7:02 Second bedroom and original 200-year-old hearth 8:06 Second bathroom and laundry 9:01 Primary closets and bathroom 10:01 Primary bedroom 11:35 The private backyard oasis 12:49 Climate-controlled shed 13:27 Private alley entrance 14:18 Neighborhood: Grove Street PATH, Hamilton Park, dog parks Common questions Where is 247 2nd Street located? It's in historic downtown Jersey City, NJ, about 3 minutes from the Grove Street PATH and around the corner from Hamilton Park. How big is the backyard? It's roughly 50 by 50 feet, private, and shaded by a mature tree, with a heated and air-conditioned shed. Is this home a duplex? Yes. It's a two-level duplex, and each floor has its own heating and cooling zone. Is downtown Jersey City good for commuters? Yes. The Grove Street PATH gets you to Manhattan quickly, and the home is a short walk from the station. About us: The Jill Biggs Group is the #1 real estate team in New Jersey, with over $3 billion in closed sales across Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, and Hudson County. #DowntownJerseyCity #JerseyCityHomeTour #JerseyCityRealEstate #HobokenRealEstate #NJRealEstate #TheJillBiggsGroup Connect with Jill and the Jill Biggs Group: Facebook:   / jillkbiggs   JBG Facebook:   / thejillbiggsgroup   Instagram:   / jillkbiggs   JBG Instagram:   / thejillbiggsgroup   YouTube:    / @jillbiggsgroup   We believe the customer deserves a better Realtor. Selling a home in today’s market can be challenging–the Jill Biggs Group understands that. While trying to understand the market may be overwhelming, hundreds of homes are bought and sold each week in Hudson County. What makes the difference between selling your home and failing to do so? The details. With our proven sales approach, effective marketing campaigns, extensive network, and competitive edge, the Jill Biggs Group allows no detail to be overlooked. With a demonstrated track record, the right skill-set and years of experience, the Jill Biggs Group has all the tools to sell your home. If you’re serious about selling your home, we’re serious about getting the job done.