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  • $1,260,400

    538 Academy St, Maplewood, NJ 07040

    5beds
    2,600sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1921
    7,511 Square Feet Lot
    $1,260,400 Zestimate®
    $485/sqft
    $7,864 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,260,400

    $1.13M - $1.41M

    $7,864/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Walk to everywhere from this super convenient location. Move in ready house with fully finished basement, fully finished 3rd floor master suite. Great outdoor space with backyard, gardens and deck. Beautiful hardwood floors and original moldings are throughout the house including a wood burning fireplace. This house has been very well maintained with a newer roof, windows and all mechanical systems.A large backyard deck was installed for outdoor entertaining.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • BarWet, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr, StallShw, JacuzTyp
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,511 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 110002400001000059

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electric

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: On Site Laundry Available
    Location
    • Region: Maplewood

    Other

    Other facts
    • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
    • Easement: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Curbs, Storage Shed, Enclosed Porch(es)
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Utilities: Electric
    • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Florida/3Season, Den, Entrance Vestibule
    • Water: Public Water
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
    • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
    • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
    • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, Bath(s) Other, Workshop
    • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
    • Master Bath Features: Stall Shower
    • Heating: Radiators - Steam
    • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
    • Interior Features: BarWet, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr, StallShw, JacuzTyp
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
    • Town #: 1611
    • Den Level: First
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/4/2017Sold$540,000-1.6%$208/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3388893 Report a problem
    5/31/2017Price change$549,000-6.8%$211/sqft
    Source: Maplewood-Mid Town Direct #3388893 Report a problem
    5/17/2017Listed for sale$589,000+72.2%$227/sqft
    Source: KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT #3388893 Report a problem
    8/8/2002Sold$342,000$132/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$24,846 +3.8%$1,034,800
    2024$23,935 +38.6%$1,034,800 +111.2%
    2023$17,274 +3.1%$489,900
    2022$16,750 +8.1%$489,900 +5%
    2021$15,500 +4.3%$466,600
    2020$14,865 +2.6%$466,600 +1.3%
    2019$14,483 $460,800
    2018$14,483 +4.4%$460,800
    2017$13,874 +2.4%$460,800 +22.4%
    2016$13,554 +2.2%$376,500
    2015$13,268 +1.8%$376,500
    2014$13,027 -0.8%$376,500
    2013$13,133 +2.7%$376,500 -8.7%
    2012$12,791 -3.8%$412,200
    2011$13,300 +4.7%$412,200 +51.2%
    2010$12,708 +4%$272,700
    2009$12,220 +5.9%$272,700
    2008$11,535 +6.3%$272,700
    2007$10,854 $272,700
    2006-- $272,700 +1.6%
    2005-- $268,500
    2004$9,693 $268,500 +1%
    2003-- $265,800
    2002-- $265,800
    2001-- $265,800

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    Neighborhood: 07040

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: MAPLEWOOD
    • High: COLUMBIA

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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