It’s the first open house Sunday in three weeks, but area real estate remains in a winter freeze; only about 40 properties are showing. Thirteen of them are in Maplewood. Millburn has a couple of nice new listings, while just one house is showing in Montclair.
20 Rahway Rd., Millburn
List Price: $675,000
Taxes: $12,721
Acreage: 0.09 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
This just-listed eight-room Colonial was renovated in 2004 to feature a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Also new: the roof, windows, hot water heater and exterior stairs. Other attributes include central air; hardwood floors; and a fireplace in the living room. One of the bathrooms has a combination jacuzzi/shower. Outside, there is a deck, patio and underground sprinkler system. Lastly, there is a finished, full walkout basement and one car attached garage. Open house 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Also a new listing in town, 264 Glen Ave., Millburn, a three bedroom, 3.1 bathroom Colonial with many upgrades, is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The property, situated on .077 acres, is listed at $650,000.
87 Winsor Pl., Glen Ridge
List Price: $559,000
Taxes: $16,620
Acreage: 0.30 Acres
4BR/1.1BA
Located on a corner lot, this eight-room Colonial is also a new listing. Constructed in 1948, this nicely appointed home has a lovely (albeit slightly on the small side) kitchen and walk-in pantry. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and bay window. Central air, an updated bathroom and a three season porch are among the other attributes. There is a finished basement and two car attached garage as well. This property may be most notable for its lush, large backyard. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
716 Valley St., Maplewood
List Price: $399,900
Taxes: $12,721
Acreage: 0.22 Acres
4BR/3BA
This sizable eight-room Cape Cod boasts large rooms; a bedroom, bathroom and laundry on the first floor; and a view of the Maplewood Country Club’s golf course. The circa 1956 and since updated house also has some interior flair, especially in the dining room, which has bright blue paint and wood paneling. The finished basement has a rec room, office, full bathroom and French drain. Also, there is an oversize two car detached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
7 Barnett St., Bloomfield
List Price: $245,000
Taxes: $11,189
Acreage: 0.10 Acres
3BR/1BA
The owners of this seven-room Colonial in the Oakview section are motivated and will consider all offers. The house, built in 1939, has a private backyard and a newer heating unit. There is an unfinished basement and one car attached garage. Open house 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Just reduced: 31 Roosevelt Rd., Maplewood, a five bedroom, 3.2 bathroom English Colonial featured here, was just reduced by $36,000 to $899,000. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.