56 Essex Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Sylvia Geist Agency
56 Essex Ave,Maplewood Twp., NJ 07040
$619,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: joanne watkins
Office: compass new jersey, llc.973-310-6816
MLS#:4039439
Source:NJ_GSMLS
Price summary
- Price:$619,000
About this home
Welcome to a beautiful home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. The foyer with original woodwork sets the tone, leading to an open flow layout designed for today's lifestyle. The bright main level features a spacious renovated eat-in kitchen, living and dining room ideal for everyday living, entertaining and special celebrations. Just off the kitchen, step into your outdoor retreat with a deck overlooking the private backyard with grass to connect with nature. It's the perfect setting for al fresco dining and outdoor movie nights. The driveway accommodates multiple vehicles and includes the convenience of an EV charger. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms plus a dedicated home office. The main hall bath offers a tub/shower combo and a large vanity designed to make busy mornings a little easier. Original HW floors add warmth and character throughout much of the home, complemented by tile flooring in select areas for durability and ease of maintenance. The unfinished basement offers nice ceiling height, a laundry area, separate toilet room and flexible space for a home gym, workshop, storage, or future finishing possibilities. Newer systems: Roof (5 yr), furnace (7 yr) HW heater (6 yr) and newer windows throughout the home. With its thoughtful layout, classic architectural details and tasteful updates, this home is ready to welcome its next owners. Jitney to Maplewood train is just two blocks away....
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Home facts
- Year built:1926
- Listing ID #:4039439
- Added:108 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 25, 2026 at 08:40 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Flooring:Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:On First Floor
- Bathrooms Description:Tub Shower
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump
- Basement Description:Basement, Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Wall A/C Unit(s)
- Heating:1 Unit
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt Shingle
- Year built:1926
- Lot area:0.08 Acres
- Lot Features:Level Lot
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Features:Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
Utilities
- Water:Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$619,000
- Tax amount:$14,264 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Gas-Natural, Smoke Detectors, TubShowr
Parking
- Parking description:1 Car Width, Blacktop Driveway
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