Experience the perfect blend of modern luxury and architectural details in this fully renovated Colonial, ideally situated in Maplewood's popular College Hill section. Finished across four spacious levels and refreshed inside and out--there is room for everyone here! Step inside and be captivated by gorgeous curved Maple moldings and trim, stained glass windows, built-ins, high ceilings, and a cozy gas fireplace in the living room. This smart home features a new 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC system managed by two new Nest thermostats for year round comfort. Gleaming refinished floors flow through the freshly painted interior, illuminated by new designer light fixtures and complemented by new solid-core interior doors. The new gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting custom quartz countertops and backsplash, premium Bosch and LG SS appliances, a built-in wine fridge, breakfast nook, and a classic Butler's pantry. Relax in the 3.5 completely new baths showcasing stylish designer tile, heated floors and premium fixtures. The Lower level boasts a Rec Room and a bonus room with an ensuite bath. The exterior boasts unmatched curb appeal with a new roof, new premium siding, freshly painted exterior trim, and new Pella windows. Enjoy the outdoors on the new Trex deck overlooking the backyard and appreciate the curb appeal of a newly paved driveway, smart myQ garage doors, new metal railings, a new sidewalk, and new elegant exterior lights. A rare, flawlessly updated turnkey gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by PAMELA SOCKWELL• COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
College Hill, located between South Orange Avenue and I-78, is a residential and hillside Vauxhall neighborhood with leafy side streets and a commuter-leaning layout. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Orange Avenue corridor near Vauxhall Road, where corner storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady street rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century splits and capes mixed with older colonials, with driveways and small front lawns shaping the streetscape. Seton Hall University and its Walsh Library lend a collegiate edge just up the road. For culture, the South Orange Performing Arts Center and the Baird Community Center anchor nearby calendars. Branch Brook Park’s paths and cherry trees add a big-landscape counterpoint to the compact blocks.
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Offer insights
22 Rutgers St · $1,375,000
$1.46M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.46M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
59 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.3%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
High ceilings
Finished basement with French drain
Gas fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms including a primary/main-level layout and additional bedrooms on upper and lower levels
At least one bedroom on a lower level/other level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Additional baths located on other levels and main level
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with separate dining area
Formal dining room
Dishwasher
Gas range/oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchen exhaust fan
Wine refrigerator
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Sump pump
Utility room
Laundry room in basement
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
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Heating & cooling
Two heating units with forced hot air
Natural gas heating
Two cooling units with central air and multi-zone cooling
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Deck
Curbs
Thermal windows and doors
Porch
Landscaped yard
Home design
Colonial style
Blue and brick exterior
Renovated in 2026
Approximate year built
Parking
Detached garage with loft storage and garage door opener
Garage parking for 2 cars
Total of 5 parking spaces
Blacktop driveway
Construction
Brick and composition siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas service
Electricity and solar
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