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Property Description
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Maplewood! This two-family home offers incredible potential for investors, owner-occupants, or anyone looking to add value with a little TLC. The first-floor unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the second-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. A partially finished basement provides additional flexible space for storage, recreation, or future possibilities. Completing the property is a detached garage and a convenient location close to shopping, parks, schools, and transportation. Bring your vision and unlock the potential this Maplewood multifamily has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 55 Schaefer Rd
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $14,960 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4039245
- Updated: 7/11/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Carpeting, Chandelier, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wood Floors
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Metal Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Workshop
- Color: Beige
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Boyden to Menzel to Schaefer Road #55
School Information
- Elementary School: S BOYDEN
- Middle School: MAPLEWOOD
- High School: COLUMBIA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1929
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Fireplaces: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Dimensions: 38 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $403,500
- Land Assmt: $219,600
- Tax Amount: $14,960
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 46.04
- Lot Number: 32
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Schools
Schools serving 55 Schaefer Rd
School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Seth Boyden Elementary School 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ 27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Columbia Senior High School 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Delia Bolden Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 3-5 | 1.7 mi |
Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-2 | 2.3 mi |
South Mountain Annex 444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 55 Schaefer Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/11/2026
Listed
$525,000
162.5%
MLS
7/23/2012
Sold
$200,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 55 Schaefer Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,961
47%
$623,100
116%
2022
$10,155
3%
$288,000
—
2021
$9,847
6%
$288,000
—
2019
$9,291
3%
$288,000
—
2018
$9,052
3%
$288,000
—
2017
$8,781
3%
$288,000
25%
2016
$8,520
2%
$231,200
—
2015
$8,323
4%
$231,200
—
2013
$8,000
—
$231,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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55 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (MLS# 4039245) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 55 Schaefer Rd is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on July 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 55 Schaefer Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Maplewood? You can browse all Maplewood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

