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551 Prospect Street
Maplewood , NJ 07040
Maplewood Township
South Orange Maplewood
Essex County
Asking Price$1,050,000
Bedrooms5
Full Baths3
Partial Baths0
Acres0.46
Lot Dimensions20213 Sqft
Age113
HeatingOil
Fireplaces1
CoolingWall Unit
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages0
BasementWalkout
Taxes (2024)$21,714
Parking1 Car

Description
Welcome to 551 Prospect Street a stunning Victorian that blends timeless architectural detail w thoughtful modern updates. Set on an almost 1/2 acre property w wooded trails, this home offers a rare combination of historic elegance & serene, park-like living just moments from Maplewood Village & train to NYC. Step onto the inviting mahogany front porch, perfect for morning coffee. Inside, the gracious foyer features 2 large coat closets & original hardwood parquet floors. High ceilings & oversized windows throughout fill the home w natural light. The spacious living room w wood-burning fireplace & coffered ceiling, & sunlit dining room w beautiful windows set the stage for entertaining. The renovated kitchen w island opens to a large deck overlooking the fenced backyard & tranquil wooded lot beyond. Upstairs are 4 bright bedrooms w newer Pella windows, oversized closets, & an extra-large linen closet. The renovated full bath w tub completes this level. The third-floor primary suite is a true retreat w vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, mini-split for added comfort, full b with clawfoot soaking tub & tiled shower, plus 2 very generous closets. Finally, the partially finished basement boasts tall ceilings, laundry room, full bath, & direct walk-out access to the serene backyard. A newer roof w warranty, & whole house water filter add to the upgrades. This exceptional home captures the essence of Maplewood living, historic charm, modern updates, & a connection to nature.

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Location


Driving Directions
Prospect Street between Jennifer Lane and Franklin Place

Details
Architectural Type - Victorian
Parking - 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Shared
Flooring - Parquet-Some, Wood
Basement - Crawl Space, Finished-Partially, Unfinished, Walkout, Laundry Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Fireplace(s) - Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features - CeilBeam,Blinds,CODetect,Fire Alarm,High Ceilings,Smoke Detector,Stall Tub,TrckLght,Tub Shower,Walk in Closets
Appliances - Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Generator-Hookup, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Rooms List - Master Bedroom: Full Bath
Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen
1st Floor Rooms: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
2nd Floor Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s)
3rd Floor Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Storage Room

Roofing - Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Features - Deck, Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence, Stucco
Cooling - Ceiling Fan, Ductless Split AC, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
Heating - 1 Unit, Auxiliary Electric Heat, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Sewer - Public Sewer
Water - Public Water
Additional Utilities - Electric, Gas-Natural

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Assessment : 938800
Latitude : 40.73199
Longitude : -74.26486
EveryHome Number : 995223-02025
Listing Courtesy COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Zoning Designation