Seller's Agent in 2025
Joyce Fernandes
BHHS Fox & Roach
(732) 915-8817
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
23 Viola Ave Leonardo, NJ 07737
Estimated Value: $601,000 - $616,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,005
Sq Ft
$305/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Active Adult
- New Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
- Custom Home
- Corner Lot
- 5-minute walk to Bill Kunkel Memorial Park
About This Home
As of August 2025Coveted Leonardo location! This charming, bright custom Cape-style home offers a flexible mother/daughter layout featuring a 4th bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, study, full basement ready for your ideas, and two enclosed porches. Highlights include a spacious family room w/ cozy wood-burning stove. Recent updates include a newer eat-in kitchen, roof, furnace, water heater, and fencing. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a summer getaway, this home is perfect! Enjoy off-street parking also a wide driveway and a private fenced-in backyard and paver patio perfect for entertaining. Located just minutes from beaches (approx. 4 miles), parks, dining, entertainment, shopping, and NYC transportation—including the NY Ferry (approx. 2 miles), train, GSP, and bus. HURRY!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson License #1537903 Listed on: 06/27/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,653
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,005 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Recessed Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Blinds
- Bay Window
- French Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- New Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Cooktop
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- No Garage
- Double-Wide Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
Schools
- Bayview Elementary School
- Bayshore Middle School
- Middle South High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Thermostat
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- Active Adult
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: Personal belongings
- Assessor Parcel Number 32-00385-0000-00014
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Ryan Stephen and Ryan Alexia
Bought by
Thoms Edward V and Mccullough-Thoms Laura M
Seller's Agent
Joyce Fernandes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Rumson
Buyer's Agent
Michele Kiely-Richards
Weichert Realtors-Rumson
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.69%
Views
169
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,880
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 7, 2018
Sold by
Desiderio John E and Desiderio Phyllis
Bought by
Ryan Stephen and Ryan Alexia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,508
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Desiderio Phyllis
Bought by
Desiderio John E and Desiderio Phyllis
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Turner Sharon A and Desiderio Phyllis
Bought by
Desiderio Phyllis
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2013
Sold by
Turner Sharon A
Bought by
Turner Sharon A and Desiderio Phyllis
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoms Edward V | $600,000 | Title Protection Group | |
| Ryan Stephen | $248,000 | American Land Title | |
| Desiderio John E | -- | None Available | |
| Desiderio Phyllis | -- | None Available | |
| Turner Sharon A | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Thoms Edward V | $360,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ryan Stephen | $243,508 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $600,000 | 0.0% | $299 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Price Changed | $600,000 | -7.7% | $299 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | For Sale | $650,000 | -- | $324 / Sq Ft |
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,653 | $557,500 | $318,700 | $238,800 |
| 2024 | $7,110 | $465,200 | $230,800 | $234,400 |
| 2023 | $7,110 | $409,100 | $216,600 | $192,500 |
| 2022 | $6,034 | $321,000 | $177,600 | $143,400 |
| 2021 | $6,034 | $290,100 | $162,500 | $127,600 |
| 2020 | $5,362 | $250,800 | $140,200 | $110,600 |
| 2019 | $5,238 | $248,000 | $138,100 | $109,900 |
| 2018 | $5,025 | $231,900 | $113,700 | $118,200 |
| 2017 | $5,177 | $236,500 | $113,700 | $122,800 |
| 2016 | $3,768 | $176,800 | $113,700 | $63,100 |
| 2015 | $3,915 | $177,400 | $113,700 | $63,700 |
| 2014 | $3,890 | $171,900 | $113,700 | $58,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joyce Fernandes
-
Michele Kiely-Richards
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Michele Kiely-Richards
Weichert Realtors-Rumson
(732) 245-2952
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
MLS Number: 22519054
APN: 32-00385-0000-00014
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