61 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040
OFF MARKET

61 Schaefer Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,686 sqft

$706,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,872/mo*
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$706,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,872/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,686 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 61 Schaefer, a beautifully updated and charming home. With 4 bedrooms, 2 half baths, 1 full bath, and a host of recent upgrades, this colonial offers beautiful character with modern appeal. All new (2023) stainless steel kitchen appliances, new washer/dryer, newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted interior and exterior, and a lovely backyard deck. Situated in a quiet Maplewood neighborhood close to the Jitney, you'll be part of a vibrant community with access to great schools, parks, shopping, and dining options!

Tenant pays for electricity, gas, water, and all utilities. Small pets allowed. One, two, three+ year lease.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 23, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 61 Schaefer Rd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Window Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Price History for 61 Schaefer Rd

DatePriceEventSource
11/23/2024$3,680ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/20/2024$3,680Listed For RentZillow Rentals
12/02/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/28/2023$3,680Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/27/2023$599,000ListingRemovedNJMLS #23030738
09/28/2023$599,000Listed For SaleGSMLS #3866998
10/11/2017$2,880ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/18/2017$2,880Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/14/2017$401,700Sold
GSMLS #3378902
08/04/2017$409,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/15/2017$421,900PriceChange
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05/05/2017$429,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/05/2017$429,000PendingAgent Provided
04/13/2017$429,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/28/2015$140,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,877
Assessment$453,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 61 Schaefer Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
77 Coolidge St, Irvington, NJ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$450,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,380
22 Stpauls Dr, Irvington, NJ
0.56
Single-Family Home
$420,000
07/08/25
3
1
1,376
2043-2045 Ostwood Ter, Maplewood, NJ
0.08
Single-Family Home
$590,000
12/29/25
4
2
-
1655 Edward Ter, Union, NJ
0.77
Single-Family Home
$382,000
07/08/25
4
1
1,500
1697 Van Ness Ter, Union, NJ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$630,000
09/11/25
4
2
-
1713 Van Ness Ter, Union, NJ
0.08
Single-Family Home
$550,000
06/05/25
3
2
-
29 Van Ness Ter, Maplewood, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$665,000
03/02/26
4
2
-
1968 William St, Union, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$460,000
04/28/26
4
2
-
64 Hardgrove Ter, Irvington, NJ
0.61
Single-Family Home
$452,000
11/21/25
3
2.5
1,274
2022 Ostwood Ter, Union, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$580,000
08/25/25
3
2
-

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Assigned Schools

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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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61 Schaefer Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,686 sqft single-family home. This property is not currently available for sale. 61 Schaefer Rd was last sold on Sep 14, 2017 for $401,700 (10,816% higher than the asking price of $3,680). The current Trulia Estimate for 61 Schaefer Rd is $706,700.