713-717 Prospect Street- SOLD

*Dear Future Homeowner,*

We moved to Maplewood in 1996, not yet married, no kids. We had just started a new catering business in Manhattan and needed a place to live and have enough space for an office. David had spent some years in Maplewood during high school and suggested that we look at rentals here. I was born in NYC and was quite a snob about it, proclaiming the only good thing about NJ was the turnpike that takes you to DC. Little did I know at the time I would fall in love with NJ, particularly with Maplewood, we would buy that little rental, then 2 more Maplewood houses and raise 3 children here. We lived only 9 houses away when we found this house, hidden behind many overgrown trees, much loved by its previous owners of 43 years but at that point seriously undernourished. We lovingly restored it over 18 months returning it to its original glory, choosing every tile and fixture with care and enduring style, opening up spaces to let in more light, reconfiguring rooms and expanding to make a roomier nest. This house has provided us with the beautiful, warm space that we needed for both joyous occasions and sad passages. We have housed cousins, aging parents and countless friends with room enough for all. We have had children grow up, leave, return and leave again, their friends becoming part of the flock and loving it here as much as we do. We cooked, laughed, shared ideas and cried around the island in our kitchen. Life has been good at 713 Prospect Street and it has been a privilege to have spent so many wonderful years here. We know once you set foot here, you will feel the same.
*From the Current Homeowners of 713-717 Prospect St*

REEL ESTATE

A walkthrough of 713-717 Prospect St., Maplewood NJ

**FAVORITE FEATURES**

**Indoor-Outdoor Flow:** French doors in *every first-floor room* open to the deck, covered porch, or patio – perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

**Chef’s Kitchen:** Expansive kitchen with a professional-grade stove and a large island ideal for cooking, gathering, and entertaining.

**Unbeatable Location:** Walkable to town, schools, and the train – yet feels like a *private park* when you pull into the driveway.

**Thoughtful Renovation:** A perfect blend of preserved historic charm and modern updates, honoring the home's original integrity.

**Dreamy Primary Suite:** French doors lead to a **private terrace** off the bedroom. Beautiful bathroom also opens to the terrace and features the **original clawfoot tub.** Picture windows offer stunning views of ancient Japanese maples and the half-acre backyard

**Resort-Like Living:** Peaceful, private, and elegant – a true sanctuary that feels like a retreat every time you come home.

**UPDATES**

2015
Total Gut Renovation completed
New Roof on House and Garage
Complete replacement of ALL copper piping in house
New 200 amp Electric Service. Complete replacement of all copper wiring in entire house
Three New Water Heaters
Two new Forced Air Gas Furnaces
Three new Central Air Conditioning Systems including traditional and high velocity
One Bedroom, One Bath 850 sq. ft. In-Law Suite/Accessory Apartment with a separate kitchen.
Expanded Family Room.
Expanded Kitchen
Created Large Primary Bedroom including Private second story deck
Custom closets in all bedrooms
Custom built-in bookcases and window seat in 3rd floor bedroom
Radiant heat in second floor bathrooms
Extensive Deck including Extra Large Hot Tub
Multiple Outdoor Patios/Porches
Professional mature landscaping providing park like privacy
Inground Sprinkler for Lawn & Landscaping
Professional Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Motion Lights
Security system

2022
Whole House Water Softening System

2025
New Garage Doors

Exceptionally customized 7BR, 4.5BA beauty marries historic craftsmanship with today’s luxuries, in a convenient location minutes from town, schools, and Midtown Direct trains—yet lives like a private retreat on a lush half‑acre. Original chestnut millwork, 9.5‑ft ceilings, and French doors in every main‑level room blend the line between indoor and outdoor elegance with entry to multiple decks, porches, and patios.

At its heart, an entertainer’s kitchen shines with pro‑grade appliances, reclaimed cabinetry, and a 9×4‑ft Carrara marble island. The sunlit living room, banquet‑sized dining room, and large yet cozy den strike a perfect balance of gathering space and quiet escape.

An attached 850sqft 1ST-FLOOR ACCESSORY APARTMENT with separate entrance, offers its own bedroom, living room, kitchen, and full bath—ideal for guests, in‑laws, office, or home gym.

Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a boutique hotel: French doors to a private terrace, spa bath with original claw‑foot tub, oversized rain shower, with views of ancient Japanese maples. Three more spacious BRs and a hall bath complete the second floor; two additional BRs and full bath crown the third.
“Under the hood”: new roof, replaced plumbing and electric, dual‑zone HVAC, water softener, irrigation system, and upgraded three‑car garage.

Four distinct outdoor living areas and oversized hot tub invite sunrise coffee, afternoons, and starlit parties. More than a house, this is resort‑style living—right at home, every day!