5 beds
55 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Est: $3,915/moGet pre-approved

Description

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Maplewood! This two-family home offers incredible potential for investors, owner-occupants, or anyone looking to add value with a little TLC. The first-floor unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the second-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. A partially finished basement provides additional flexible space for storage, recreation, or future possibilities. Completing the property is a detached garage and a convenient location close to shopping,...Opportunity awaits in the heart of Maplewood! This two-family home offers incredible potential for investors, owner-occupants, or anyone looking to add value with a little TLC. The first-floor unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, while the second-floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. A partially finished basement provides additional flexible space for storage, recreation, or future possibilities. Completing the property is a detached garage and a convenient location close to shopping, parks, schools, and transportation. Bring your vision and unlock the potential this Maplewood multifamily has to offer!
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2026 11:15 AM

  1. Listed by YESENIA ALCIVAR • SERHANT NEW JERSEY LLC

Property Details for 55 Schaefer Road

Status
MLS #
4039245
Days on Market
46
Taxes
$14,960 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi Family / 2-Two Story
Year Built
1929
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Directions
Boyden to Menzel to Schaefer Road #55
Days On Market
12

Location

Listing Courtesy of SERHANT NEW JERSEY LLC, YESENIA ALCIVAR
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Building Information for 55 Schaefer Road

Stories-Residences2Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,915 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,669

Property Taxes

$1,247

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Schaefer Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAPLEWOOD
  • Grade School: S BOYDEN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 12
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Block Identifier: 46.04
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Beige
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 55.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Schaefer Rd
  • Zip Code: 07040-3321
  • Total Units: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $14,960
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 623100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00046-0004-00032-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 32
  • Approximate Lot Size: 38X150
  • Total Acres: 0.13
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1929
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 403500.0
  • Assessment Land: 219600.0
  • Attorney Review in Progress: *
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 2 Units, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Metal Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Carpeting, Chandelier, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wood Floors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Easement: Unknown
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Security System
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Electric, Owner Pays Gas, Owner Pays Heat, Owner Pays Water
  • Unit 1 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 5.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 0.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven - Gas
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 2 Levels: 2.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Electric, Owner Pays Gas, Owner Pays Heat, Owner Pays Water
  • Unit 2 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 4.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 0.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: 2-Two Story
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $.00
  • Net Operating Income: $.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $.00

Property History for 55 Schaefer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4039245

$525,000
Jul 25, 2012

Sold

GSMLS #2871877

$200,000
Jul 23, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340726782

$200,000

-12.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4039245

$525,000
07/25/2012

Sold

GSMLS #2871877

$200,000
07/23/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340726782

$200,000

-12.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 55 Schaefer Road

Taxable ValueLand$219,600Additions$403,500Total$623,100
Tax Record2025$14,961 ($1,247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,812 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,812 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,702 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningR2-4CountyESSEXAPN11-00046-04-00032

Schools near 55 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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55 Schaefer Road is a multi-family home for sale in Maplewood, NJ 07040. This property was listed for sale on July 8, 2026 by SERHANT NEW JERSEY LLC, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 46 days and was last sold on July 25, 2012. This listing's school district is South Orange-Maplewood School District. Nearby schools include Seth Boyden Elementary School, Maplewood Middle School and Columbia Senior High School. 55 Schaefer Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath multi-family home built in 1929.

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