56 Essex Ave, Maplewood, NJ, 07040
About This Home
Welcome to a beautiful home that blends timeless charm with modern updates. The foyer with original woodwork sets the tone, leading to an open flow layout designed for today's lifestyle. The bright main level features a spacious renovated eat-in kitchen, living and dining room ideal for everyday living, entertaining and special celebrations. Just off the kitchen, step into your outdoor retreat with a deck overlooking the private backyard with grass to connect with nature. It's the perfect setting for al fresco dining and outdoor movie nights. The driveway accommodates multiple vehicles and includes the convenience of an EV charger. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms plus a dedicated home office. The main hall bath offers a tub/shower combo and a large vanity designed to make busy mornings a little easier. Original HW floors add warmth and character throughout much of the home, complemented by tile flooring in select areas for durability and ease of maintenance. The unfinished basement offers nice ceiling height, a laundry area, separate toilet room and flexible space for a home gym, workshop, storage, or future finishing possibilities. Newer systems: Roof (5 yr), furnace (7 yr) HW heater (6 yr) and newer windows throughout the home. With its thoughtful layout, classic architectural details and tasteful updates, this home is ready to welcome its next owners. Jitney to Maplewood train is just two blocks away.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Toilet, Utility Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Bedroom3
- Level: Third
- Area: 209
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 132
Features
- Office,Bathroom,Foyer
- Window features: Thermal Windows/Doors,Blinds
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 1 Unit,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 190
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 285
Master Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1611000380005000530000
- Exclusions: Inquire with agent
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 33 x 100
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,185 | $38,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $174 | $2,088 |
| Property Taxes | $1,225 | $14,700 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $4,777 | $57,324 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $630,000 |
| 2006-01-13 | Sold | $325,000 |
| 2005-06-15 | Sold | $252,627 |
| 2002-06-13 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 1999-05-04 | Sold | $139,000 |
| 1996-07-01 | Sold | $116,500 |
For Sale by Agent
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