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4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage
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28 Rutgers St,Maplewood Twp., NJ 07040
28 Rutgers StMaplewood Twp.NJ07040

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Property Description

This inviting Maplewood, NJ Colonial perfectly blends timeless charm with modern efficiency on a beautiful tree-lined street in the coveted College Hill neighborhood. Boasting incredible curb appeal with its large open front porch, this sun-filled real estate gem is just blocks from Maplecrest Park, local dining, shopping, yoga and top-rated schools. Inside, the seamless first-floor circular flow reveals refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room featuring custom built-ins around a cozy fireplace. Host gatherings in the formal dining room, which opens directly into an updated chef's kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, ample countertops, and a convenient breakfast bar. Upstairs, find spacious bedrooms and a modern full bath, plus a freshly painted fourth bedroom with new flooring on the third level. The freshly painted lower level provides excellent flex space for a home gym or storage. Outside, an open back porch and patio overlook a deep, expansive backyard ideal for play, gardening, and entertaining. Truly a smart home for the future, this eco-friendly property features solar panels, newer windows, enhanced insulation, a Ring doorbell, keyless entry, and an electric car charger. Best of all, you are less than one mile from vibrant Maplewood Village and the Midtown Direct NYC train commute, making this the perfect turnkey opportunity for anyone searching for a new home in Maplewood. Enjoy the good life in the coolest commuter suburb around!

Full Property Details

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General

Price: $799,000
Taxes: $18,780 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Garden_State
MLS ID: 4035208
Updated: 6/17/2026
Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom
2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Powder Room
Lower Level: Laundry Room, Storage Room
Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Security System, Smoke Detector
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 1: 12 x 14, Second
Bedroom 2: 11 x 14, Second
Bedroom 3: 9 x 10, Second
Bedroom 4: Third

Other Rooms

Living Room: 13 x 24, First
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area, 11 x 11, First
Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 13 x 14, First

Exterior

Exterior Features: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Color: White

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Garage Description: Detached Garage

Location

County: Essex
Subdivision: College Hill
Driving Directions: Tuscan Rd or Harvard Ave. to Rutgers Street

School Information

Elementary School: SOMSD III
Middle School: SOMSD III
High School: COLUMBIA

Community

Community Living: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, See Remarks, Window A/C(s)
Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: French Drain, Unfinished
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Year Built: 1927

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size: 50 x 150
Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Financial Considerations

Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Assessment Amount: $782,200
Land Assmt: $397,800
Tax Amount: $18,780
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Personal Property, elec car charger
Disclosures: Yes
APN: 1611-00030-0001-00017-0000-
Block: 30.01
Lot Number: 17

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Schools

Schools serving 28 Rutgers St

School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	0.3 mi
Seth Boyden Elementary School 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	0.7 mi
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ 27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	1 mi
Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040	6-8	0.8 mi
South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079	6-8	1.8 mi
Columbia Senior High School 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	9-12	0.9 mi
Delia Bolden Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040	3-5	1.1 mi
South Mountain Annex 444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079	K-5	1.8 mi
Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079	K-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 28 Rutgers St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/17/2026

Listed

$799,000

90.69%

MLS

8/18/2014

Sold

$419,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 28 Rutgers St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2024

$18,092

$782,200

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2023

$17,921

$782,200

58%

2022

$17,475

$495,600

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2021

$16,945

$495,600

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2019

$15,988

$495,600

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2018

$15,577

$495,600

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2017

$15,111

$495,600

32%

2016

$13,848

$375,800

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2015

$13,529

$375,800

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2013

$13,003

—

$375,800

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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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28 Rutgers St, Maplewood Twp., NJ 07040 (MLS# 4035208) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 28 Rutgers St is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 28 Rutgers St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Maplewood Twp.? You can browse all Maplewood Twp. real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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