Maplewood Condos for Sale

At the turn of the 19th century, Maplewood was conceived by Edward Balch as a place to settle a leafy suburb flecked with culture. The lush rolling area was only 20 miles west of New York City, and right next door to the South Mountain Reservation nature preserve. Throughout the years, Maplewood has retained its reputation as a haven to former city dwellers. Residents enjoy the sense of community, highly rated schools and the direct train line into Midtown Manhattan. “Maplewood is a suburban melting pot and, generally speaking, a very accepting town with a charming downtown village," says Mark Slade, team lead of The Mark Slade Team with Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty. Colonial styles figure prominently in Maplewood, with most built between the 1920s and 1930s, when the neighborhood boomed. There are some investment properties around, but most move-in ready homes begin at $500,000 and can rise into the high $800,000s. Homebuyers should keep in mind how much amenities play a part in home prices here – it’s not just number of bedrooms, although there are plenty of massive five-bedroom colonials. “The same home that’s $750,000 to $800,000 in Maplewood may be $600,000 in