26 Union Avenue

Dear Future Homeowner,

Please know that we put tender love and care into this house because it was meant to be our forever home. We've enjoyed countless Sunday mornings sitting at the kitchen peninsula, drinking coffee, talking and watching the sunlight stream onto the original wood floor. We've had summer barbeques and pizza making parties in the backyard on the paver patio with friends and family. We've celebrated every Thanksgiving in this house, hosting 6 people all the way up to 20 where the house smelled like turkey and cranberry sauce and the sound of laughter echoed throughout. We've also experienced some hard times at 26 Union Ave but somehow this house was able to hug us tight and provided us with shelter, comfort and safety through those tough times. We've loved being equidistant from downtown South Orange and downtown Maplewood where you'd see us frequent on any given Friday night. We'll miss hearing the high school Friday night football games at Underhill Field and the marching band practicing during the week. 

We hope you love this house as much as we did and it gives you all you ever wanted in a place you'd call home. It sure did for us. 

From the Current Homeowner of 26 Union Ave

 

Reel Estate

Video Walkthrough of 26 Union Ave., Maplewood NJ

Beautifully renovated by the current owners for their own enjoyment, this classic colonial blends timeless character with thoughtful updates and higher-end finishes throughout. The sunlit first floor features a warm, inviting flow with original hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and abundant windows. The newly renovated kitchen is a true centerpiece - boasting new appliances, a vented range hood, a large waterfall-edge peninsula, and plenty of counter space. The spacious living and dining areas offer the perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing.

Upstairs, find three bedrooms on the same level, including a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath. The finished basement, with full bath and outside access, offers excellent flexibility for guests or recreation and could serve as a potential Mother-Daughter suite.

Enjoy the flat, fenced backyard with a new paver patio and shed, perfect for gatherings or playtime. Additional highlights include a new roof, siding, windows, premium 3-zone HVAC, alarm system, ring doorbell, EV-ready electrical setup and built-in ceiling surround sound. Ideally located between downtown South Orange and Maplewood, near Clinton Elementary and Underhill Field - where you can even hear the Friday night football games!

A truly special home that perfectly balances modern living and Maplewood charm!



 

Floor Plan

 
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LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

KITCHEN

POWDER ROOM

PRIMARY SUITE

SECond floor bedrooms & BATHROOM

LOWER LEVEL

Outdoor space

ARCHIVE PHOTOS

PROPERTY ARCHIVED
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Property Information

26 Union Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040

Listing Price: $749,000

3 Bedrooms

3 Full Baths / 1 Half Bath

Lot Size: 0.11 acres

Property Style: Colonial

Ideal Closing: 01/05/2026

Taxes: $15,124* / 2024*

*Inquire with tax assessor for 2025 numbers

 

FAVORITE FEATURES

The newly renovated kitchen with a ton of counter space and a really functional peninsula with waterfall edge

New and upgraded GE appliances

Charming first floor main living area with original hardwood floors and tons of windows with abundant natural light

3 bedrooms on the same floor with a separate guest bathroom

Flat backyard with a new (2023) paver patio and spacious shed

New 3-zone HVAC (central air and forced hot air)

Private primary bathroom

The back of the house gets the morning light and streams through the back glass door in the morning into the kitchen. It's one of our favorite things

Equidistant from downtown South Orange and downtown Maplewood - very convenient.

Close to Clinton Elementary - kids walking by and laughing and playing

Close to Underhill Field - you can hear Friday night high school football games and the marching band practicing

UPDATES

2025:

Seal coating on driveway

Upgraded interior light fixtures


2024:

New windows in the primary

New front Ring doorbell


2023:

Major kitchen renovation

New paver patio

Upgraded ADT touchscreen system


2022:

New 3 zone HVAC

New front door and new back door

Electric car charger


2016:

Whole house renovation

APPROXIMATE UTILITIES


PSEG(Depending on season):

$300

NJ American Water:

$53

Waste Industries:

$50

 

Downloadable Documents

Seller’S Disclosure
LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE
 

Map

Map to Maplewood Train Station

Map to Jitney

Jitney Schedule
Learn More about Maplewood

 

Contact Information

KEVIN KERN

Realtor ® / Sales Associate

Direct: (973) 544-8484

Office: (973) 376-0033


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