8 Lessing Rd, West Orange Twp., NJ 07052

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths

Property Description

Flooded with natural light, the heart of this midcentury Colonial is an expansive, open-concept living space w/separate formal LR. The main level also features a versatile 1st fl bed & bath & a sunroom w/direct access to the backyard & 2 car garage w/EV charger. This could be your artist studio, office, mudroom or even greenhouse. Upstairs are 2 addl generous beds, incl a primary ensuite w/walk-in closet & bath. The landing area is currently used as a den, but could be a reading nook or office. The finished basement adds lots more living & storage space, w/ a huge rec rm, office, powder rm & laundry rm. Situated on an oversized lot, the property feels like a private sanctuary. There is space galore for vegetable gardening, playtime, hardscape designs, a firepit area & more.The neighborhood is extremely picturesque & tranquil, with tree-lined streets & a rustic vibe, while just minutes from extensive amenities. Enjoy the outdoors at S. Mountain & Eagle Rock Reservations (don't miss the best NYC view avail anywhere); Turtle Back Zoo, Codey ice skating arena, & the Waterfront. Montclair, Maplewood & S. Orange villages nearby add to a fabulous restaurant & shopping scene. Several convenient commuter options are available, incl a town jitney to Midtown Direct train stations. Modern finishes, functional design, & outdoor beauty make this property a rare find. If you haven't found the space you want in other towns, this property might be the value you have been seeking.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 30, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 10, 2026 at 6:40AM

Listing Office:

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP : 973-783-7400

MLS ID:

4023134

Interior

• General: CODetectSkylightSmokeDetTubShowrWlkInCls
• Master Bedroom: Full BathWalk-In Closet
• Master Bath: Stall Shower And Tub
• Kitchen: Center IslandEat-In Kitchen
• Appliances: Carbon Monoxide DetectorDishwasherDryerMicrowave OvenRange/Oven-GasRefrigeratorSump PumpWasher
• Dining: Formal Dining Room
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: CarpetingTileWood
• A/C: Window A/C(s)
• Heating: 1 UnitRadiators - Hot WaterGas-Natural
• Fireplace: Dining RoomGas FireplaceLiving RoomWood BurningWood Stove-FreestandingFireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Vinyl SidingDeckWood Fence
• Style: Colonial
• Parking: Parking spaces: 6

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt Shingle

Location

• County: Essex

Lot

• Driveway: Paver Block
• Zoning: 1622-00158-0005-00018-0000-

Utilities

• Utilities: ElectricGas-Natural
• Water: Public WaterWater Charge Extra
• Sewer: Public SewerSewer Charge Extra