47 Oakland Road

Dear Future Homeowners,

47 Oakland Road is a special place.

When our family decided Maplewood was where we wanted to put down roots, it took nearly a year to find the right house. The moment we walked into 47 Oakland, we knew we had found it. Our children were just 12 months and three years old, and the house fit our lives perfectly from the start.

The backyard quickly became the heart of our family life—swings on the playset, Frisbee games, birthday parties, Easter egg hunts, summer barbecues, and the occasional night camping under the stars. From the kitchen windows we could keep an eye on the kids outside, hear them playing in the lower-level playroom just steps away, or watch them do homework at the dining room table while we sat nearby in the living room by the fire.

One of the things we loved most was the light. The first floor is filled with it—sun streaming through the windows, framed by beautiful trees. In the fall and winter, the fireplace was almost always lit. Some of our favorite memories are simple ones—family movie nights and the occasional living-room sleepover, all of us drifting off by the fire.

In the warmer months, life moved onto the screened porch, which became an extension of the house. Mornings began there with coffee, and evenings ended with a book or quiet conversation. We shared countless meals around that table and, from time to time, even turned the porch into an outdoor movie theater by hanging a sheet and projecting films under the stars. The kids also put on their own shows there—music, skits, and performances for family and friends.

One of the things that made this house work so well for us was how naturally it adapted as our family grew. When the children were small, our bedroom was on the same floor, close enough to hear them and feel connected. As they got older, we moved to the primary bedroom on the third floor, giving everyone a little more independence and privacy.

More than anything, this house has a way of drawing people together while still allowing room to breathe. It made everyday moments feel steady and close, and it offered a sense of calm and comfort that mattered deeply to us. This house always felt peaceful, grounded, and quietly removed—like a place where life could unfold at its own pace.

We also loved the location. From 47 Oakland, we could walk to Tuscan Elementary School, Maplewood Middle School, Columbia High School, Memorial Park, and the Maplewood Train Station—our lifeline to New York City, just a short express ride away.

Now our children are grown—21 and 23 years old. One has finished college, and the other is nearly finished. This house has done its job beautifully, and the time feels right to pass it on.

Over the years, visitors would often say to us, unsolicited, “Love lives here.” We’ve always felt that was true, and we hope the next family who makes 47 Oakland their home will feel it too.

Reel Estate

Video Walkthrough of 47 Oakland Rd., Maplewood NJ

ARRIVING HOME

Visit this home in person for a free copy of the 47 Oakland Road edition of our magazine, Arriving Home

This distinctive Maplewood Colonial is situated on a peaceful, tree-lined street in close proximity to it all – beautiful Memorial Park with its duckpond and picturesque walkways, the fabulous dining and shopping in Maplewood Village, and the Midtown Direct train to New York. You’ll enter into the grand living room with high ceilings, built-in bookcases, ribboned hardwood floors, classic molding, a cozy, inviting fireplace, and big picture windows that invite tons of light in. The freshly updated kitchen features brand new counters, backsplash and newly painted wooden cabinetry. Proceed to the beautiful, oversized dining room that leads out to a magical screened-in sunroom, presiding over the spacious yard bursting with trees and shrubbery and open space perfect for jovial outdoor living. The second floor features three bright, sunny bedrooms and a refreshed full bath. The finished third floor is a discrete space just perfect for a primary bedroom with its own en-suite full bath. The partially finished basement offers a laundry room, a half-bath, and can serve as a home office, entertainment room and/or additional storage area. This home is sheer Maplewood with all its charm, style and convenience.