28 Rutgers StMaplewood Twp., NJ 07040

Single Family · 4 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath
$799,000 Active

28 Rutgers St Overview

Time on Site:
12 days
Visits:
1

This inviting Maplewood, NJ Colonial perfectly blends timeless charm with modern efficiency on a beautiful tree-lined street in the coveted College Hill neighborhood. Boasting incredible curb appeal with its large open front porch, this sun-filled real estate gem is just blocks from Maplecrest Park, local dining, shopping, yoga and top-rated schools. Inside, the seamless first-floor circular flow reveals refinished hardwood floors and a spacious living room featuring custom built-ins around a cozy fireplace. Host gatherings in the formal dining room, which opens directly into an updated chef's kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, ample countertops, and a convenient breakfast bar. Upstairs, find spacious bedrooms and a modern full bath, plus a freshly painted fourth bedroom with new flooring on the third level. The freshly painted lower level provides excellent flex space for a home gym or storage. Outside, an open back porch and patio overlook a deep, expansive backyard ideal for play, gardening, and entertaining. Truly a smart home for the future, this eco-friendly property features solar panels, newer windows, enhanced insulation, a Ring doorbell, keyless entry, and an electric car charger. Best of all, you are less than one mile from vibrant Maplewood Village and the Midtown Direct NYC train commute, making this the perfect turnkey opportunity for anyone searching for a new home in Maplewood. Enjoy the good life in the coolest commuter suburb around!

Listing provided courtesy of COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC- MLS# 4035208MLS ProviderContact Information: 917-657-8800
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28 Rutgers St Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: $0.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information

  • Elementary School: SOMSD III
  • High School: COLUMBIA

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1927

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Subdivision Name: College Hill

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate

Community/Development

  • Community Living: Yes

Tax Information

  • City Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,780.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.401
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Exclusions: Personal Property, elec car charger
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No

Interior

Building Information

  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 1.10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x14
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 9x10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third

Building Interior

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Water Heater: Gas

General Information

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, See Remarks, Window A/C(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Wood
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Rooms Total: 7

Room Information

  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x14
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Living Room Dim: 13x24
  • Living Room Level: First

Exterior

Building Information

  • Color of Building: White

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Area: 50X150
  • Water Source: Public Water

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural

28 Rutgers St Neighborhood

Community

07040 (Maplewood Twp.) Demographics

40
Median Age
7,177
Population Density (per sq. mile)
73%
College Educated
$149,182
Estimated Median Income
6,629
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,481
Estimated Total Renters
82% / 18%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

28 Rutgers St Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

28 Rutgers St Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$755,131
Average List Price
$3,955
Average Price per Square Foot
3
Properties Sold
42
Average Days on Market
22
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

28 Rutgers St History

Date Event Value Agent
6/17/2026Source: Garden State MLS Added to Database
June 17, 2026