Location, lifestyle, and community come together in this beautiful Maplewood Colonial! Situated on a tree-lined street just one block from the direct train to Manhattan and Memorial Park, this home offers the walkable lifestyle that makes Maplewood one of New Jersey’s most sought-after towns. Stroll to Maplewood Village’s restaurants, cafés, shops, community events, playgrounds and library, all while enjoying the warmth and charm of this classic 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home.
A welcoming front porch with overhead fans sets the tone, offering the perfect place to relax, greet neighbors, and enjoy the vibrant energy of the block. Inside, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home spans four levels of living space, blending timeless character with modern convenience. The main level features a spacious living room with large windows, window seat, original woodwork, and a working wood fireplace (recently rebuilt), a formal dining room with an adjoining bonus room, and a beautifully renovated gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and convenient access to the mudroom and rear deck.
The second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms (one with bonus office space) and two updated full baths. The large primary bedroom has ample storage and an ensuite bath. The third floor provides a private fifth bedroom/office, a third full bath featuring a charming clawfoot tub, and abundant attic storage. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a recreation room, exercise area, desk/work space, half bathroom, laundry area, and excellent dry storage supported by French drains and sump pumps.
Outside, the professionally landscaped yard with beautiful flowering bushes and perrenials creates a private retreat with a spacious rear deck, patio, and stone walls. A wooded enclave behind the property provides an unexpected sense of privacy and tranquility.
Whether you’re catching the train to Manhattan, enjoying a concert or sledding in Memorial Park, meeting friends in the Village, or simply relaxing on the porch, this home offers the perfect balance of convenience, community, and comfort. Additional amenities include newer two-zone central air, a whole-house generator, water purification and softening systems, sprinkler system, new hot water heater, and more.
A rare opportunity to enjoy one of Maplewood’s most warm and charming homes in the most desirable location—where transit, parks, downtown, and neighborhood connections are all just steps from your front door!