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$630,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • Updated 2 hours ago

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56 Essex Ave,Maplewood, NJ 07040

56 Essex AveMaplewoodNJ07040

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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 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.

Full Property Details for 56 Essex Ave

General

  • Price: $630,000
  • Taxes: $14,264 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4039439
  • Updated: 7/10/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom
  • 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms, Office
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tub Shower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: 12 x 12, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 11 x 12, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 19 x 11, Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 15 x 19, First
  • Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 10 x 19, First
  • Dining Room: 11 x 12, First
  • Office: 8 x 12, Second
  • Bathroom: 9 x 9, Second
  • Vestibul: 8 x 7, First
  • Foyer: 6 x 12, First

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors

Parking

  • Uncovered Spaces: 3

Location

  • County: Essex
  • Driving Directions: Parker to Union to Garfield to Essex Ave or Irvington Ave to Essex Ave

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
  • Heating Type: 1 Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Garbage Extra Charge

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1926

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
  • Lot Size: 33 x 100
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • Lot Description: Level Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $594,100
  • Land Assmt: $263,300
  • Tax Amount: $14,264
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Inquire with agent
  • APN: 1611-00038-0005-00053-0000-
  • Block: 38.05
  • Lot Number: 53

Listed by Compass New Jersey, Llc

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Schools serving 56 Essex Ave

School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District
NameGradesDistance
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ
27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-50.1 mi
Marshall Elementary School
262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
K-20.9 mi
Seth Boyden Elementary School
274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-51 mi
South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
6-81 mi
Maplewood Middle School
7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
6-81.4 mi
Columbia Senior High School
17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
9-120.7 mi
Tuscan Elementary School
25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-51.2 mi
South Mountain Annex
444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
K-51.3 mi
Delia Bolden Elementary School
518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040
3-51.3 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 56 Essex Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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7/08/2026
Listed
$630,000
93.85%
MLS
12/08/2005
Sold
$325,000
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Tax History for 56 Essex Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,264
5%
$594,100
54%
2022
$13,639
3%
$386,800
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2021
$13,225
3%
$386,800
-5%
2018
$12,858
3%
$409,100
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2017
$12,473
31%
$409,100
58%
2016
$9,529
8%
$258,600
5%
2015
$8,849
-29%
$245,800
-36%
2019
$12,478
47%
$386,800
57%
2013
$8,505
—
$245,800
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56 Essex Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (MLS# 4039439) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 56 Essex Ave is currently listed for $630,000 and was received on July 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 56 Essex Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Maplewood? You can browse all Maplewood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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