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Property Description
Discover the charm and possibilities of 56 Princeton Street, a classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod nestled in sought-after Maplewood! Blending timeless character with everyday functionality, this home offers inviting living spaces and the flexibility to make it your own. The finished basement expands your living options, providing the perfect setting for a recreation room, home office, or gathering space. A rare and desirable highlight is the spacious 2-car garage, offering exceptional convenience and valuable storage. Beyond the home, enjoy all that Maplewood has to offer, from its vibrant downtown filled with unique shops and restaurants to beautiful parks, local amenities, and convenient NJ Transit options for commuters. Its distinctive Cape Cod character, versatile living spaces, and desirable location, 56 Princeton Street is a home with plenty to offer and room to make it uniquely yours!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 Princeton St
General
- Price: $630,000
- Taxes: $11,988 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4060863
- Updated: 10/23/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Family Room
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Not Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: First
- Bathroom: First
- Bathroom: Basement
- Foyer: First
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Parking
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Springfield Avenue to Princeton Street
School Information
- Elementary School: TUSCAN
- Middle School: MAPLEWOOD
- High School: COLUMBIA
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Detached, Cape Cod
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1927
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size: 50 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $499,300
- Land Assmt: $242,500
- Tax Amount: $11,988
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 1611-00049-0004-00578-0000-
- Block: 49.04
- Lot Number: 578
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Schools
Schools serving 56 Princeton St
School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Seth Boyden Elementary School 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | K-5 | 0.8 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 | 0.9 mi |
South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Columbia Senior High School 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Delia Bolden Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | 3-5 | 1.3 mi |
South Mountain Annex 444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-5 | 2 mi |
Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 | K-2 | 2.2 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 Princeton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/23/2026
Listed
$630,000
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MLS
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 56 Princeton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,988
14%
$499,300
67%
2022
$10,539
3%
$298,900
—
2021
$10,219
6%
$298,900
—
2019
$9,643
3%
$298,900
—
2018
$9,394
3%
$298,900
—
2017
$9,113
18%
$298,900
43%
2016
$7,698
2%
$208,900
—
2015
$7,520
2%
$208,900
—
2014
$7,362
—
$208,900
—
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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56 Princeton St, Maplewood, NJ 07040 (MLS# 4060863) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 56 Princeton St is currently listed for $630,000 and was received on October 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 56 Princeton St? 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.

