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How is the Maplewood NJ Real Estate Market?
June 19th, 2009 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Maplewood Living
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 $401,000-$500,000
8 $501,000-$600,000
3 $601,000-$700,000
1 $701,000-$999,999
1 Over $1,000,000+
However, the average list price of the 11 homes that just went into (3 day) Attorney Review is even lower…$435,900.
First time home buyers are getting the jump at low interest rates, $8000 credit and reasonable home prices. Not to mention the twenty minute commute from Maplewood, NJ into New York City via the Midtown Direct Train.
Contact Perri @ 973.650.4727 to learn more about buying a home in Maplewood, NJ.
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Maplewood NJ Home Sales September 2008
October 4th, 2008 Categories: Maplewood Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
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, NJ Homes Sold September 2008
|
Address |
Sale Price |
| 19 Hickory Dr |
$911,000 |
| 665 Prospect St |
$901,500 |
| 23 Hoffman Street |
$756,000 |
| 513 Richmond Ave |
$600,000 |
| 8 Sunset Terr |
$590,000 |
| 636 Ridgewood Rd |
$585,000 |
| 21 Oberlin St. |
$575,000 |
| 12-14 Wellesley |
$555,000 |
| 125 Oakview Ave |
$539,000 |
| 74 Park Avenue |
$519,000 |
| 46 Plymouth Ave |
$445,000 |
| 10 Midland Blvd |
$425,000 |
| 3 Porter Rd |
$315,000 |
| 253 Burnett Ave |
$269,000 |
| 192 Burnett Ave |
$205,000 |
| 44B Meadowbrook |
$159,000 |
Click here to see full details: Maplewood New Jersey Home Sales September 2008
There are currently 140 homes for sale in Maplewood, New Jersey…the same number that was on the market last year.
Looking for a home now in Maplewood, New Jersey Search here
For more information about Maplewood NJ, call Perri@973.650.4727.
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NJ Tennis Clubs Along the Midtown Direct Train Line
July 29th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Florham Park Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
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 of Chatham is currently under construction as it prepares for the upcoming paddle season, open indoor court time, and a full service health facility.
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New Jersey Tree Removal Services
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living
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 order):
Well Done Tree Service
908.272.7780
Friendly Tree Service Inc.
973.678.8888
The Tree Guy
973.223.3227
Crestview Tree Service
908.464.2673
Carew Tree Experts Inc.
973.763.9323
Spring House Tree Service Inc.
908.273.6211
Save-A-Tree
908.301.9400
Frank’s Tree Service:
908-273-2228
If you can recommend any additional New Jersey Tree Removal Services, I’d love to hear from you. Or if you have any pix you’d like to share of your own backyard…just send them to Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
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Parks n’ Barks: Playful Places for You and Your Pooch
June 10th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, South Orange Living
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 list:
Morris County:
Lewis Morris Park- The Park is located at 270 Mendham Road.
(973) 326-7600
Bernards Township Dog Park
War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue.
908-630-5539
East Hanover Generation Pets Park
136 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Fees apply for entrance. See generationpets.net for pricing information. Pre-arranged Play dates $25/hr
(626) 676-3047
Essex County
Essex County Off-Leash Dog Facility
At Watsessing Park, Locust Avenue, Bloomfield Access to Locust Avenue from Prospect Street.
Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park
Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair Access from Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield or Grove Street in Montclair Parking is available inside Essex County Brookdale.
East Hills Park –Livingston Dog Park
Located in Livingston, NJ, on the east side of Shrewsbury Drive, between Route 10 (East Mount Pleasant Avenue) and Northfield Road. Permit Required (See website for details)
Maplewood Memorial Park
Oakview Ave. and Valley Street
South Mountain Dog Park
Essex County South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive, Maplewood/Millburn. Entrance to Crest Drive is off of South Orange Avenue in South Orange
Mill’s Reservation
Normal Ave., Montclair
So grab your favorite pooch and join us at the Dog Park.
If you need to find a place to live with your Best Friend please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
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Maplewood NJ Home Sales Jan-March 2008
April 16th, 2008 Categories: Maplewood Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
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 the first quarter 2008 ($485,750) vs 2007 ($516,492) which speaks to the continued vibrancy of the town with its close proximity to New York City, the Express Midtown Direct Train into Penn Station (less than 30 minutes) and its wonderful downtown and lovely homes and parks.
There are currently 155 homes for sale in Maplewood New Jersey ranging in price from $180,000 for a one floor condo to $2,600,000 for a 2/3 bedroom, 4.2 bath penthouse at The Top with magnificent NYC skyline views. If that is too pricey, there is an 8 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian just a short walk into Maplewood Village available for$1,495,000.
Fifteen homes went under contract in as many days since the beginning of April and ten homes have closed…a good sign that Spring has Sprung.
If you are interested in buying a home in Maplewood New Jersey please do not hesitate to call Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
You can search Maplewood NJ homes for Free with this Garden State MLS Link.
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Lunch at Samurai Sushi in Millburn, NJ
March 27th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Dining Out
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 roll…I am partial to salmon & avocado and yellowtail with scallion…both inside-out with brown rice.
My favorite, tho’ is the Samurai Salad: with tuna, salmon, whitefish, green seaweed, fish roe, white radish, cucumber, crabmeat with the chef’s Spicy sauce ($10.95)
My kids love to get the Beef Teriyaki Bento Box that comes with a California Roll, Shrimp Shumai, Green Salad, Miso Soup and (Brown) Rice ($9.95).
Their menu is extensive and you can’t go wrong with any choice. Be sure to checkout their “special rolls” on the board behind the sushi chefs…they are always creative with a unique Samurai Sushi Twist.
Samurai Sushi
*Downtown Millburn: 333 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 973.921.2848/2849
*Maplewood Village: 166 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 973.378.8336/8337
*Livingston: 517 South Livingston Ave (near Northfield), Livingston, NJ 973.994.3233/3299
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Maplewood, NJ 2007 Home Sales
January 6th, 2008 Categories: Maplewood Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
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 Sold: $133,000
Highest Priced Home Sold: $1,800,000
Average List Price: $541,952
Sold/List Price Ratio: .99
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Homes Are Selling In NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Livingston Living, Madison Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, Selling A Home in NJ, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
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 SALES
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Best Places for Sledding in Essex County NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Just Because..., Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, South Orange Living, West Orange Living
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 there it was great…and not very crowded.
2. South Mountain Reservation. Drive along Brookside Dr. between Glen and South Orange Ave. and you will see cars parked along the way. Try to find a spot and grab your toboggan for a glide through a winter wonderland.
Map of South Mountain Reservation
3. Cameron Field in Meadowland Park just below North Ridgewood Ave and above South Orange Village. You can park at the top or the bottom of the hill…watch out for people walking up for their next ride as you fly down fast and furious.
Don’t forget to load up on hot Chocolate!!!
Where is your favorite place?
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