48 Sommer Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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48 Sommer Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,748 sqft

$1,033,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,027/mo*
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$1,033,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,027/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,748 sqft

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Description

Welcome to this charming colonial built in 1923. Beautifully landscaped and boasting multiple outdoor living spaces, this home has so much to offer. Enter through the inviting Dutch door to a large formal living room featuring gleaming hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace with French doors to a private Study/Den.  The formal dining area with built in china cupboard and a closet also has access through French doors to the deck.  The much desired open flow continues into the artistic kitchen with stainless Jennair range and comfortable Breakfast Bar area.  A warm, inviting family room adjoins the kitchen, great for entertaining and relaxing and is steps away from the deck, perfect for grilling and dining.  The peaceful “English” style garden beckons to all in the rear of the yard.  This home offers fabulous opportunities for quality living inside and out.  Conveniently located within walking distance to Maplewood Village, Parks and the Midtown Direct train service.
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Home Details for 48 Sommer Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price History for 48 Sommer Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/01/2010$450,000Sold
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04/24/2010$464,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/09/2010$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$19,837
Assessment$826,200
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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51 Pierson Rd S, Maplewood, NJ
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$1,025,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,481
60 Bowdoin St, Maplewood, NJ
0.13
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$1,200,000
12/23/25
4
3
2,585
69 Revere Ave, Union, NJ
0.36
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$599,000
05/30/25
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1
2,380
95 Oakland Rd, Maplewood, NJ
0.74
Single-Family Home
$630,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,596
39 S Pierson Rd, Maplewood, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
08/22/25
4
4
2,928
716 Valley St #720, Maplewood, NJ
0.33
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$848,000
09/16/25
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3
2,488
23 Dehart Rd, Maplewood, NJ
0.61
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$1,080,000
01/23/26
3
2.5
1,928
51 S Pierson Rd, Maplewood, NJ
0.11
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$1,025,000
08/08/25
3
2
-
56 Broadview Ave, Maplewood, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$782,000
12/15/25
3
2
-
35 Broadview Ave, Maplewood, NJ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$931,500
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2
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What Locals Say about Maplewood

At least 310 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say there are community events

  • 65 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Beth.h.prospero
    "We recognize each other’s dogs better than we do the people walking them sometimes, but we’re all friendly to each other and let our dogs interact, assuming the dogs are into it. "
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  • Ecwilson69
    "i have lived here for 25 years and it is very safe. My wife and I walk everyday and have never seen or had any problems. A very safe town that looks after its residents. A great polive department. This area has Maplewood, South Orange and Newark police all overlapping. Train or bus into NYC or Airport. Lots of resturants, parks and stores. Great for families or people who work in New York."
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  • Beth.h.prospero
    "Because the lots are narrow you tend to interact more with neighbors, which means you’re likely to have lots of folks to rely on if you’re in a pinch. "
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  • gjbrunkhorst
    "Love all the trees and greenery in the town. It’s a dog walking paradise. Loads of people walking their dogs at any given times."
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  • gjbrunkhorst
    "The array of historic homes, beautiful old colonials, the friendly people, abundance of trees and shops."
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  • Franck Goldberg
    "It’s a town for middle and upper middle class commuters. It’s overpriced, with very high taxes. School, sports and road infrastructure need improvements, but there is none. And of course, one has to deal with NJ Transit…"
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  • Beth.h.prospero
    "Locals are friendly with our neighbors and are very invested in our local businesses. There are various social events organized by the town that are wonderful for building community. "
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  • gjbrunkhorst
    "Maplewood has so many community events throughout the year. Downtown is also shut off to traffic a few times in the summer for fun events. "
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  • Marco
    "Easy access to NYC. Green spaces. Tolerant and open minded. Walkable. Nice restaurants and bars. "
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  • Trulia User
    "great area great place to live friendly neighborhood close to transportation and stores. Major highway nearby. Shopping Center not far. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Poorly kept neighborhood. Crime infested people have zero care or pride in their neighborhood. It used to be a nice neighborhood - 25 years ago. It has fallen far from grace. There’s trash, drug activity, and poverty. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My mother in law lived in neighborhood and it was very safe and comfortable in her area. I have always felt safe walking or driving in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a little piece of heave the people are so lovely and the park is a little oasis of fun for my kids "
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  • Lindsay S.
    "I am not a dog owner but I see plenty of dog walkers all the time! It’s a very nice family friendly neighborhood."
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  • Abfretz
    "Diverse professions and people, active in community and social issues, beautiful homes and urban feeling downtown "
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  • Jeremy
    "There are a lot of dogs and you see owners walking their dogs all the time. We have front and back yard dog play dates all the time"
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  • Philip V.
    "There is an off-leash dog park in the South Mountain Reservation. Owners in the neighborhood are friendly and considerate."
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  • Stephaniemonroe1278
    "About 30 to 40 minutes on the train to midtown NYC on NJ transit. The jitney provides shuttle bus service to the train station on a regular basis during rush hour."
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  • Hugginsch
    "The school and the neighborhood is good for raising your kids in the community where we live. The environment is clean and the people in my view are very respectable. "
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  • Jamal H.
    "Great events and workshops. Library and town has a lot of classes and school events. Very diverse community also. "
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  • Dawn
    "Rubber Duckie race, Easter egg charge, Independence Day, Juneteenth, game day, food truck festivals. "
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  • Sheila K.
    "Tons of music and arts festivals and events including maplewoodstock which is a great gathering of the community over a weekend filled with local food and art vendors,bands from the town and all over the country."
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  • Hugginsch
    "i lived in neighborgh for more than years now. friendly people my children's school in the area and graduated from high school then straight to college."
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  • Yvette M.
    "My neighborhood is near public transportation, neighbors are friendly, lots of community activities, good school system, and people actually respond if you say hello. "
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  • Eve K.
    "Different types of commuting available: bus, train, cars, planes. Easy to access major highways. Well- placed community. "
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  • Stephaniemonroe1278
    "Great community of liberally minded and dog friendly people. It's called Brooklyn West for a reason."
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  • Patrick H. C.
    "Depending on the time of day the commute through the town is very fair. I drive to work everyday and no issues outside of normal "
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  • Daleeah
    "Dog owners love it cause all my neighbors clean there dog pop only thing is that my neighbor don’t nudder there dog so there dog got my dog pregnant. I was real disappointed I had a rotwiller mix with a English poddle smh such a ugly dog"
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  • Keira G.
    "There are many families in the neighborhood. You have parks and activities for kids within the community. The school are diverse and offer a balance education."
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  • Eve K.
    "There are so many family-oriented activities available including Dickens Village, 4th of July celebrations, many sports clubs and teams."
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  • Barbara L.
    "We have block parties that bring neighbors together, community events that support the fine and performing arts, fund raisers, and various children activities. "
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  • Nicole S.
    "Great Halloween parade. Awesome Fourth of July festivities. Many areas for sledding. Great schools."
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  • Fatima C.
    "Love, love maplewood! Diverse, safe, people are friendly, great schools. Lots of parks and family oriented."
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  • Lucious S
    "Cute town, close to City Homes are very nice and have a lot of character, Arturos is one of the best restaurants in NJ, diverse progressive neighbors, but unfortunately taxes are outrageous and the schools get mixed reviews. I would recommend with more than two kids in public school "
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  • Adammkrieg
    "my commute is very easy to NYC, either to Penn station or to Hoboken. there are also lots of options for buses too."
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  • Lsamms2000
    "Usually quiet, but outdoors you can hear I 78 traffic although you can Not see it from the roof, quiet street, young kids too small to be out alone., been here 42 years."
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48 Sommer Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,748 sqft single-family home built in 1923. This property is not currently available for sale. 48 Sommer Ave was last sold on Sep 1, 2010 for $450,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 48 Sommer Ave is $1,033,100.