Maplewood Living

There are lots of good reasons why people love living in Maplewood. One reason they love to live in the town is that there are many things to do in Maplewood, New Jersey. While some towns have one or two cultural activities a year, Maplewood’s calendar of events is full. Here are some of the Maplewood events you will not want to miss. Maplewood NJ Festivals One Maplewood festival you don’t want to...

OPEN HOUSE 40 CLINTON AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040 Sat (6/29) & Sun (6/30) 2-4p     Located on one of the most desirable streets in Maplewood, just 2 blocks to downtown and the train, this spectacular Dutch Colonial boasts 16 rooms, newly renovated eat-in kitchen, contemporary design and unique detailing throughout. You will be immediately greeted by a sun-lit foyer and open...

Maplewood NJ Home Sales Essex County offers a variety of stunning homes that will satisfy the preferences and needs of virtually every family. There are also a number of fun and interactive activities that you can enjoy as a Maplewood resident. If you are searching for a dream home in Maplewood NJ, count on Midtown Direct Homes to find a beautiful home that is just what you have been looking...

107 Tuscan Rd Maplewood, NJ OPEN HOUSE Sunday (7/1) 1-4p The one you have been waiting for! Bright & sunny Maplewood Colonial with 4 bedrooms & 2.2 baths. Immaculate interior spaces, gorgeous setting & prime location...with Jitney to train at the corner. Move-in ready & completely renovated. Open, easy flow, hardwood floors, designer colors & decorative moldings/trim. A welcoming...

OPEN HOUSE SAT (6/23) & SUN (6/24) 2-4p 107 TUSCAN ROAD MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040 The one you have been waiting for! Bright & sunny Maplewood Colonial with 4 bedrooms & 2.2 baths. Immaculate interior spaces, gorgeous setting & prime location...with Jitney to train at the corner. From the moment you step inside, you will appreciate the $75,000 in recent upgrades. Open, easy flow, hardwood floors,...

Maplewood Colonial Perfect for NYC Commuters OFFICIAL LISTING AGENT: PERRI K. FELDMAN; 973.650.4727; Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com Just in time for Fall...the 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Custom Maplewood Colonial you have been waiting for, one block to the Jitney to NYC transportation. Hardwood floors and period details throughout. Step into the bright & sunny foyer and enjoy views of the large living room...

OPEN HOUSE 115 ORCHARD ROAD MAPLEWOOD, NJ JOIN US SUNDAY FEBRUARY, 12th 1-4p   Welcome Home. Bright classic Colonial, with a jitney stop to the Midtown Direct Train at the corner, is perfect for commuters looking to move to Maplewood.   This lovely home sits on a tree-lined street featuring beautiful wood-like floors throughout and boasting $80,000 in recent upgrades. Enter into an inviting and...

The 2011 graduating class from Columbia High School were accepted at some of the most prestigious top tier colleges and universities. They have an impressive twenty four students going to Ivy League and Seven Sister schools including  Barnard (2), Brown (3), Bryn Mawr (1), Columbia (2), Harvard (5), Princeton (2), Smith (1), University of Pennsylvania (2), Vassar (1), Wellesley (1), and Yale (4). Others...

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Are you thinking of buying a home in Maplewood, NJ? Now is a great time. There are currently 140 homes for sale in Maplewood, NJ with an average list price of $526,605. But what are the prices of the homes that are selling? Of the 35 homes that went under contract in the last 30 days, the average list price was $449,494. 4   Under $200,000 6   $201,000-$300,000 5   $301,000-$400,000 7  ...

In September, 2008, the average list price of homes in Maplewood, NJ was $528,679. The average sales price of the sixteen homes sold was just below that at $521,843. Average Days on Market was 73. What is interesting to note, is that Maplewood is back at 2005 price levels: Maplewood Real Estate Maplewood, NJ Homes Sold September 2008 Address Sale Price 19 Hickory Dr $911,000 665 Prospect...

Tennis Anyone? There are some wonderful places to play tennis in New Jersey along the Midtown Direct Train line from South Orange to Morristown and in the adjacent communites as well. In fact, South Orange has its own version of Wimbledon at Orange Lawn with grass courts, mandatory white tennis attire and a new clubhouse equipped for elaborate catering for parties of all sizes. CenterCourt Athletic Club...

Wow!!! The storm blew through NJ last week with a vengeance. The sky was black. The wind howled. The rain turned into hail. And then the trees came down!!! Frantic phone calls started for Tree Removal Services in New Jersey's Essex, Morris and Union Counties. Keller Williams agents came to the rescue. Here is their short list of suggested New Jersey Tree Removal Providers (in no particular...

Sprinkled throughout Essex and Morris Counties are several lesser-known parks made available specifically for dog enthusiasts.   Although some require residents to purchase permits at the start of each new year, the canine play spaces allow a leash free environment for owner and pet alike to mingle, socialize, and most of all PLAY!    These FETCHing parks are at the top of our...

While Maplewood NJ home sales in the first quarter of 2008 were nearly half of what sold in Jan-March 2007, the April market is brisk. Buyers are ringing our phones and open houses are full.  Full priced offers are made when homes are priced right, but we are still seeing low offers on homes the buyers feel are overpriced for the neighborhood. Maplewood NJ only saw a 6% drop in average sale price in...

I'm not a big out-to-lunch kind of gal, however, I will always go out for Sushi. The best deal in town is Samurai Sushi: in downtown Millburn, Maplewood Village and in Livingston, New Jersey. With three locations, you can always satisfy your craving as you drive around the area. For only $8.95, their lunch special is fantastic: Miso Soup, Green Salad with a terrific sesame dressing and a choice of two...

294 Homes SOLD in Maplewood, NJ in 2007€¦ Maplewood Real Estate saw a decrease in Average Sold Price of 13%, a decrease of 2% in Volume of Homes Sold and a decrease of 4 days for Average Days on Market over 2006 (probably due to sellers being more realistic with pricing towards the end of 2007): Maplewood Average Sold Price:  $537,548 Average Days on Market (DOM):  51 Lowest Priced Home...

The New York City Real Estate market is thriving and homes along the Midtown Direct Train line and the 78/24 and 280 corridors are benefiting from it. Buyers shut out of the NYC market are coming to New Jersey taking advantage of well priced homes. Below are the November (11/1/2007--11/30/2007) closed sales of single family homes provided by the Garden State MLS.    NOVEMBER 2007 HOME...

It's SNOWING!!!! Pull out the boots and gloves, grab the sled, load up the car and head for the best places for sledding before anyone else gets there!!!!  Since I was a little girl, my three favorite places to go sledding in Essex County were at: 1. The top of Francis A. Byrne Golf Course at 1100 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. The walk from the parking lot was always a killer, but once you were...

Throughout the Spring and Fall in Essex, Morris & Union Counties...Jersey Fresh Foods Abound at local Farmer's Markets. Pick your day and enjoy the Goodies!!! I am in love with Gina's Bakery & Dr. Pickle. Sunday  Summit Farmers MarketJune-October8:30AM-1:30PMDeForest AvenueBetween Summit & Maple StreetSummit, NJ 07901  Monday  East Hanover Farmers...