28 Rutgers St | Maplewood Twp.

$799,000 | 4 Beds | 2 Baths (1 Full, 1 Half)

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! GSMLS 4035208

Directions to property: Tuscan Rd or Harvard Ave. to Rutgers Street

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4035208
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Elementary: 
SOMSD III
Middle: 
SOMSD III
High: 
COLUMBIA
Subdivision: 
College Hill
Association Fee: 
$0
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1927
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
French Drain, Unfinished
Interior: 
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Security System, Smoke Detector
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Clapboard
Exterior Features: 
Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
7
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
2
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
1
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
12x14 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x14 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
9x10 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
13x14 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
11x11 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
13x24 
Level: 
First
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Ceiling Fan, See Remarks, Window A/C(s)
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.17
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
50X150
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
2
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Fence: 
Yes
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1611-00030-0001-00017-0000-
Lot Number: 
17
Annual Tax: 
$18,780.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
6/17/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Personal Property, elec car charger
Possession: 
TBD
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC