Maplewood Real Estate & Homes for Sale in New Jersey
Located at the southern edge of Essex County is the lovely community of Maplewood Township, New Jersey. Boasting a population of approximately 24,000 residents, this community is uniquely defined by its beautiful landscape through all of the seasons. Maplewood is a charming, diverse community that manages to keep a small-town feel. Many of its residents are former New Yorkers who enjoy the short commute on the MidTown Direct train to their jobs in New York City. Recognized by CNN/Money as one of the best places to live for its community-oriented environment, diverse and affordable real estate market, and endless opportunities for recreational, entertainment and cultural enrichment, it’s easy to see why so many have already discovered the excellent quality of life that this township has to offer.
The Maplewood real estate market offers an exceptional selection of housing options, including single-family detached homes for sale, estate properties, condominiums and townhouses. Homes on average are larger in Maplewood Township than most found throughout New Jersey. The median cost of a home is around $400,000, which his considerably lower than certain nearby communities that are high-end. Maplewood is a great area to find great value on a home in the general price range.
Maplewood Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $343,984 compared to $351,024 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -2%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Maplewood NJ. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Maplewood to help you find the best home!