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17 Wellesley St, Maplewood, NJ, 07040

3beds
2baths
--sqft
$724,900
--price/sqft
$5,480/moest. monthly cost
$219,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Beautifully maintained Colonial offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on a desirable corner lot. This move-in ready home showcases original hardwood floors, spacious rooms, and large closets throughout, providing both character and functionality. The well-designed layout offers comfortable living spaces and plenty of storage.Outside, enjoy a private, well-maintained yard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or gardening. A standout feature is the oversized detached garage with room for two vehicles, plus a separate workshop area and loft storage, offering exceptional flexibility for hobbies, projects, or additional storage needs.Conveniently located near major transportation routes, this property provides easy access to commuting options while maintaining the comfort of a residential setting. Pride of ownership is evident throughout this beautifully cared-for home. A rare opportunity to own a classic Colonial with generous storage, versatile garage space, and timeless appeal.

Getting Around

86
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
6/10
Maplewood Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
6/10

Construction

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: See Remarks

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dryer,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Features: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Storage Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room

Features

  • Flooring: Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: See Remarks,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: 1 Unit,Central Air

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1611000490007002980000

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,791 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: 2 Car Width,Asphalt,Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,665$43,980
Home Insurance *$200$2,400
Property Taxes $1,422$17,064
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$5,480$65,760
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$187,885/yr
40% on housing$164,400/yr
45% on housing$146,133/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07040$482
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07040$477
Essex County$391

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-08Price change$724,900
2026-06-01Listed for sale$749,999

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoseph Simone
BrokerageDaunno Realty Services Llc

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