40 Mayhew Dr

South Orange, NJ 07079

$1,450,000
Last Sold Price
5
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/5/24
Sold 8/5/24

Description

This updated center-hall Colonial is everything you're looking for - and more! Ideally situated in South Orange's Upper Wyoming neighborhood, this spacious home features 4 floors of living space and is a true gem inside and out. The exterior is loaded with curb appeal, featuring mature landscaping, new paver walk, brick exterior, slate roof, double front doors. Inside you will find room to spare. The sun-soaked first floor features a large living room with wood burning fireplace and French doors...This updated center-hall Colonial is everything you're looking for - and more! Ideally situated in South Orange's Upper Wyoming neighborhood, this spacious home features 4 floors of living space and is a true gem inside and out. The exterior is loaded with curb appeal, featuring mature landscaping, new paver walk, brick exterior, slate roof, double front doors. Inside you will find room to spare. The sun-soaked first floor features a large living room with wood burning fireplace and French doors leading to the deck for outdoor dining. Pocket doors open to reveal the expansive family room. Plus formal dining room offering floor-to-ceiling windows, updated hall bath, and a large updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances including Wolf gas range and Sub-Zero fridge. Enjoy your morning coffee while seated at the oversized central island. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms and two ensuite baths. Use one bedroom as a dressing room to create your dream primary suite. On the third floor, you will find an additional large bedroom, a full bath, and a massive attic storage area plus walk-in cedar closet. The finished lower level provides additional room to relax, with a bright, ground-level rec room as well as additional storage space, laundry, powder room, and access to the attached 2-car garage. Additional features include 2-zone CAC, newer water heater, in-ground irrigation system. Not a thing to do but move right in and make this home your own!
  1. Listed by NATALIE FARRELL • WEICHERT REALTORS

Property Details for 40 Mayhew Drive

Style
Colonial
Directions
Mayhew Drive between Overhill Road and South Orange Ave
Days On Market
9
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Upper Wyoming
LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 40 Mayhew Drive

StatusSold
MLS #3899349
Days on Market9
Taxes$24,316 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS, NATALIE FARRELL

Sold By BHHS FOX & ROACH, LAUREN ORSINI

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Building Information for 40 Mayhew Drive

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

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$9,093 per month

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$7,067

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 40 Mayhew Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1805
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: brick
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 40.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Mayhew Dr
  • Zip Code: 07079-1211
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $24,316
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 668600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-01805-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 17
  • Approximate Lot Size: .405 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.41
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1930
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 303300.0
  • Assessment Land: 365300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Sidewalk, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CedrClst, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Tub Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 14x19
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x12
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 14x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 17x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x19
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 14x25
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,PowderRm,RecRoom,SeeRem,Utility,Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x19
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x20
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 14x27
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 13x10
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Attic, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Attic
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground

Property History for 40 Mayhew Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3899349

$1,450,000—
Jul 25, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539824260

$1,450,000

+9.2% / yr

Jun 25, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3899349

—
May 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3899349

$1,295,000—
Dec 3, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487447871

$620,000—
Dec 3, 2014

Sold

GSMLS #3169355

$620,000—
Sep 8, 2014

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3169355

$639,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3899349

$1,450,000
07/25/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539824260

$1,450,000

+9.2% / yr

06/25/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3899349

—
05/01/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3899349

$1,295,000
12/03/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487447871

$620,000
12/03/2014

Sold

GSMLS #3169355

$620,000
09/08/2014

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3169355

$639,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 40 Mayhew Drive

Taxable ValueLand$490,600Additions$680,900Total$1,171,500
Tax Record2024$29,393 ($2,449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,404 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,642 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningR100CountyESSEXAPN19 01805-0000-00017

Schools near 40 Mayhew Drive

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Mountain Annex
Public - PK to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicPK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 1

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