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January 23, 2026
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House Call: Inside the Reel Life of Acclaimed Filmmaker’s Hoboken Home
By Ashley Brennan
A blockbuster Hoboken property just made its big debut!
The charming three-bed, two-bath townhouse at 210 13th Street in Hoboken, NJ — long the beloved residence of acclaimed filmmaker and Hoboken icon John Sayles — is officially on the market with Sharon Shahinian of Brown Harris Stevens.
This south-facing, turn-key single-family home, tucked between Garden Street and Park Avenue, is filled with light, space, and historic charm. With three floors plus a partially finished basement, the layout offers generous living space and flexibility — ideal for entertaining or working from home. The eat-in kitchen opens through classic French doors to a private garden and a backyard that will never be built upon. Thoughtful original details like parquet and pumpkin pine plank flooring, high ceilings, and an inviting parlor level add to the home’s distinctive personality.
What makes this listing even more compelling: according to The Wall Street Journal, Sayles used his Hoboken residence as a backdrop in his own work.
John Sayles is one of the most respected names in American independent cinema, known for crafting thoughtful, character-driven films such as Lone Star, Passion FIsh, and The Secret of Roan Inish.
If these walls could talk… they just might be quoting Sayles.
January 23, 2026
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