716 Prospect Street

Sold 7/1/25
Sold 7/1/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$987,000
5 beds
716 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Lives like you are on bowdoin st! Lovingly cared for charm as well as newly renovated features in this classic five bedroom Dutch Colonial with beautiful, gigantic yard. Walk in to find the chestnut trimmed, center hall foyer that leads to open Dining Room and Kitchen, new Powder Room, TWO Sunrooms, and a bright and airy Living Room complete with fireplace. On the second floor you'll find four spacious Bedrooms, a newly renovated Full Bath, and even a "fainting nook in the hallway where you can sit...Lives like you are on bowdoin st! Lovingly cared for charm as well as newly renovated features in this classic five bedroom Dutch Colonial with beautiful, gigantic yard. Walk in to find the chestnut trimmed, center hall foyer that leads to open Dining Room and Kitchen, new Powder Room, TWO Sunrooms, and a bright and airy Living Room complete with fireplace. On the second floor you'll find four spacious Bedrooms, a newly renovated Full Bath, and even a "fainting nook in the hallway where you can sit and read all of your Victorian classics! Continuing up the full set of stairs to the third floor, you'll find a Fifth Bedroom, perfect for living, working, or both. Unfinished basement includes another newly renovated Full Bath. The curb appeal of the garden-like front yard, the exquisite privacy of the huge backyard, and the convenience of the driveway and garage leading to Bowdoin St make this a spot to call your next home.
  • Listed by: VANESSA POLLOCK • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Listing closed: 07/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3961540

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

120.4%

Maplewood, NJ

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Property Information for 716 Prospect Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,289 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: Corner of Bowdoin Street to Prospect Street
  • Days On Market: 14
  • Primary Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 14
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Maplewood Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 28.01
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1611.0
  • Street # Display: 716.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Prospect St
  • Zip Code: 07040-3106
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $20,289
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 877200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1611-00028-0001-00228-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Lot Identifier: 228
  • Approximate Lot Size: 90X180
  • Total Acres: 0.37
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1920
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 467600.0
  • Assessment Land: 409600.0
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 Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 11x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 11x10
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 9x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x14
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 12x8
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x9
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 5x7
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 13x5
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Utility Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 6: Storage Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Basement

Property History for 716 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3961540

$987,000—
Jun 30, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3961540

—
Jun 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907577221

$987,000

+99.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3961540

$987,000
06/30/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3961540

—
06/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907577221

$987,000

+99.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 716 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$409,600Additions$517,700Total$927,300
Tax Record2025$21,062 ($1,755 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917Year Renovated1917ZoningR1-5CountyESSEXAPN11-00028-01-00228

Schools near 716 Prospect Street

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tuscan Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Maplewood Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Milton School
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tuscan Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Maplewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

The Milton School
Private5 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 716 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$987,000
5
–
16,117
712 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$860,000
4
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10,890
710 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$550,500
5
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–
58 Bowdoin Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$505,000
4
–
9,583
713 Prospect Street, Unit 717, Maplewood, NJ 07040
$472,000
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4,805
23,126
719 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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2,008
8,999

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