Last Sold Price
3 beds
54 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Description

Take your dreams of homeownership and watch them bloom in this 3-bedroom, 1 bath home. This lovingly maintained home with long-time owners is located on a picturesque, tree-lined block where you can stroll daily to The Bread Stand (a fave of Maplewood locals), so you have the comforts of the community close by. Quaint touches like front window boxes and period details throughout including stained glass window in dining room bring sweet character. First floor features large entryway/mudroom, living...Take your dreams of homeownership and watch them bloom in this 3-bedroom, 1 bath home. This lovingly maintained home with long-time owners is located on a picturesque, tree-lined block where you can stroll daily to The Bread Stand (a fave of Maplewood locals), so you have the comforts of the community close by. Quaint touches like front window boxes and period details throughout including stained glass window in dining room bring sweet character. First floor features large entryway/mudroom, living room, dining room, office/sunroom, and spacious kitchen with easy access to backyard. Wood floors throughout. Enjoy the finished basement that provides laundry and tons of storage. Image the possibilities with the unfinished walk up attic! Space continues into the 2-car detached garage. Newly paved driveway adds curb appeal. Beauty grows in backyard, with lovely mature plantings where you can take in the sweet smell of your nest for years to come. All of this and low low taxes!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/20/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Peter DeCicco

    Peter DeCicco

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    P: (973)-420-4401

Property Details for 54 Schaefer Road

Status
MLS #
3787666
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$9,294 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1929
Lot Size
0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Style
Colonial
Directions
Boyden to Menzel to Schaefer
Days On Market
8
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial

Location

Sold By COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Allison Ziefert; COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC, Jaime Richter

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Building Information for 54 Schaefer Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

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$3,824 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,050

Property Taxes

$775

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 54 Schaefer Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 46.03
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: White
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 54.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Schaefer Rd
  • Zip Code: 07040-3339
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $9,294
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  • Assessment Total: 279800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00046-0003-00030-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Identifier: 30
  • Approximate Lot Size: 38X113
  • Total Acres: 0.1
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1929
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 139600.0
  • Assessment Land: 140200.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Toilet, Workshop
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Workshop
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 54 Schaefer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3787666

$600,000
Jul 6, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495235995

$600,000
Jun 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3787666

$479,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3787666

$600,000
07/06/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495235995

$600,000
06/08/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3787666

$479,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 54 Schaefer Road

Taxable ValueLand$207,800Additions$276,400Total$484,200
Tax Record2025$11,626 ($969 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,467 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,467 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningR1-4CountyESSEXAPN11-00046-03-00030

Schools near 54 Schaefer Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Seth Boyden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Maplewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Good Shepherd Academy
PrivateK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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