9 Rutgers St, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Fully renovated from the ground up!  Located on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this perfectly renovated 5 bedroom, 2 and ½ bath Craftsman center hall colonial in the desirable College Hill section of Maplewood is move-in ready!  Built in 1928, this gracious home has been renovated top to bottom with original hardwood floors, original chestnut moldings and crystal door hardware left intact.  Sun-drenched rooms and gorgeous details at every turn.  Screened-in front porch perfect for relaxation and entertaining!  Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and abundant granite countertops. Private and airy Master Bedroom with dual cedar closets! Finished Lower Level Recreation Room with an abundance of storage.  Spacious finished Third Level for Office or nanny suite and walk-in cedar closet.  Wood deck and flat back yard perfect for entertaining.  Steps away from transportation to NYC, Memorial Park and shopping and dining in Maplewood Village, this home will go fast and cannot be missed!

Room by Room Details of 9 Rutgers Street, Maplewood, NJ

Main Level

• Screened-in Front Porch featuring stone slab floors, floor to ceiling screened-in windows at 3 exposures
• Entry Foyer featuring wood entry door with stained glass inset, hardwood floors with dark wood decorative inlay, original chestnut baseboard molding, crown molding, pendant lighting, arched entryway to Dining Room, Family Room and entry to Kitchen
• Hardwood staircase to 2^nd Level
• Living Room featuring hardwood floors with dark wood decorative inlay, original chestnut baseboard molding, crown molding, recessed lighting, wood burning fireplace with brick surround and chestnut wood mantle, 4 windows overlooking front porch and side yards
• Family Room/Sun Room featuring hardwood floors with dark wood decorative inlay, original chestnut baseboard molding, windows at 3 exposures, flush mount lighting
• Dining Room featuring hardwood floors with dark wood decorative inlay, original chestnut baseboard molding, crown molding, chandelier, windows overlooking front porch and side yard
• Renovated Chef’s Kitchen featuring stone floor, baseboard molding, custom charcoal cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel double sink with commercial style faucet, GE stainless steel refrigerator/freezer, GE stainless steel cook top/oven, GE stainless steel dishwasher, GE stainless steel microwave, recessed lighting, Breakfast Bar with seating and storage, food pantry with floor to ceiling shelving and storage, entry to back foyer
• Breakfast Area featuring stone floor, baseboard molding, pendant lighting, 3 side-by-side bowed casement windows overlooking outdoor deck and back yard, window overlooking side yard
• Back Foyer featuring stone floors, original chestnut baseboard molding, pendant lighting, utility closet, door to Lower Level, wood door with half moon window to back yard, original crystal doorknobs and hardware
• Full Bath featuring tile flooring, baseboard molding, vanity with storage, pendant lighting, shower with tile surround and sliding glass doors, decorative octagonal window overlooking back yard

Second Level

• Traditional wood staircase to Second Level
• Second Level Landing featuring hardwood floor, baseboard molding, window overlooking back yard
• Second Level Hallway leading to 4 bedrooms, linen closet with floor to ceiling shelving and cabinetry, pendant lights
• Master Bedroom featuring hardwood floor, baseboard molding, 3 windows overlooking front and side yard, dual cedar closets with shelving and hanging system, pendant lighting
• Bedroom #3 featuring carpet, baseboard molding, 4 windows overlooking back yard and side yards, pendant lighting, cedar closet with hanging and shelving
• Bedroom #2 featuring hardwood floor, baseboard molding, pendant lighting, cedar closet with shelving and hanging, windows overlooking back yard and side yard
• Bedroom #4 featuring hardwood floor, baseboard molding, pendant lighting, cedar closet with shelving and hanging, windows overlooking front yard and side yard
• Full Hallway Bathroom featuring tile flooring, tile wainscoting, vanity with storage, flush mount lighting, mirror with 4-light sconce, window overlooking front yard, shower over tub with tile surround
• Traditional wood staircase to Third Level

Third Level

• Third Level Landing featuring hardwood floor, baseboard molding, flush mount lighting, window to back yard, large walk-in storage area, large walk-in cedar closet with hanging and shelving, additional large storage area under arched ceiling
• Bedroom #5/Office featuring carpet, baseboard molding, arched ceilings, 3 windows overlooking back yard and side yards, pendant lighting, closet with hanging and shelving, additional storage in dormer area

Lower Level

• Dark hardwood stairs to Lower Level
• Recreation Room featuring newly installed wood-look wide plank waterproof flooring, baseboard molding, recessed lighting, 2 closets, additional closet storage under stairway, 2 windows overlooking side yard
• Utility Room with painted cement floor, Laundry Area with Maytag washer, Maytag dryer, utility sink, painted cabinetry with countertop space, walk-in Storage Room
• Powder Room with wood-look wide plank waterproof flooring, toilet
• Rear Foyer area with painted cement floors, white wood paneling, closet for storage, wood door to Bilco/cellar doors to outside

Backyard

• Electrified detached 2 car garage, shelving for storage
• Outdoor wood deck featuring area for grilling and seating
• Large, flat backyard

Additional Features/Upgrades

• Entire house renovated top to bottom (2016-2017)
• New windows on 2^nd, 3^rd and Lower Level (2016)
• Wood burning fireplace liner (2015)
• Original chestnut wood trim and baseboard moldings throughout home
• Alarm system
• Two Sump pumps
• French drains
• Radiator heat