Move right in to this renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the desirable Hilton neighborhood – the perfect alternative to townhome or apartment living. You’ll be welcomed by the beautiful curb appeal, private driveway and lovely backyard. The first floor boasts an enclosed front porch, open concept living and dining rooms and an updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Newer washer and dryer plus full bath finish the first floor. Outdoor access to the new paver patio and spacious yard make for easy entertaining, gardening, relaxing and play. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms with generous closets. Updated electrical, new hot water heater and basement storage complete this lovely home. Convenient location to Arties, Honey & Hive and the shops of Springfield Avenue. Jitney service to Maplewood train station only one block away!

321 Boyden Home Improvements

2023:

• Clean and reinstall Sumpump
• Replaced water heater
• Reinforced upstairs bannister & added a smoke/carbon monoxide detector

2022: 

• Sewage plumbing pipe replacement
• Gas elbow valve replacement
• Added front yard landscaping
• Replaced washer and dryer

2021:

• Added basement structural supports and shelving around one side of the basement
• Added background landscaping along white fence
• Added backyard patio and sidepath, patio and re-did staircase.
• Major electrical update and whole house update
  • Added Outside lights, side of house electrical outlets/access, side of house light, backyard electrical outlet/access, backyard camera.
  • Added Bathroom electric outlet
  • Added Porch electric outlet
  • Added Built-in outside of bathroom/dressing storage area
  • Added Outside light timer
  • Added Front room coat closet

2020:

• Kitchen
  • Added dishwasher & disposal
  • Added icemaker function in freezer (was not previously connected to plumbing)

Dear Future Homeowner,

Welcome to 321 Boyden Avenue in Maplewood. We’ve enjoyed so much about living here and all the wonderful experiences we’ve had here. This house is ready for the next homeowner to truly move right in. We’ve made a number of improvements to the house that will make living here easy and enjoyable from Day 1, including updated electrical, dishwasher, disposal, new washer and dryer, new hot water heater, built-ins, and updated plumbing.

In early spring, the Cherry Blossom tree in the front yard is absolutely gorgeous, with delicate and fragrant pink flowers. It is a real stunner in the neighborhood! We’ve added so many tulips, daffodils, lilacs, and lilies in the front and backyard, as well as many other perennial plants and flowers. There are two magnificent hydrangea plants on the side of the house and a red rose bush flanks the front of the house. The whole entire house gets wonderful light. You can sit and relax on the windowed porch and enjoy the tree, some fresh air, and the neighborhood. The Hilton neighborhood community has incredibly warm and friendly people; we’ve made great friends here.

You can make delicious home-cooked meals in the updated kitchen, serving one or even more than a dozen! One of our greatest memories was hosting a special holiday meal for 15 in the house. The open concept living/dining room is a fantastic space that can accommodate a large group or a family movie night. A TV fits perfectly above the fireplace, with plenty of space to work from home, have friends over, or just relax.The back patio, designed in a chevron pattern, is the ideal location for barbecues, and relaxing. It gets great sunlight, which is perfect for growing more flowers, plants and raised garden beds. The trees in the backyard provide shade and privacy and the lawn is plenty big for outdoor play. At night, the string lights are the perfect backdrop for impromptu get-togethers, cocktails, or intimate dinner parties.

The street has plenty of parking for guests and the house is easily accessible to Routes 78, 22, the Garden State Parkway, multiple NJ Transit bus or train stations, and the town jitney stops a block away on Boyden. You can also walk to the Hilton library, the town pool, a few parks, Walgreens and Honey&Hive for ice cream (lavender is our favorite flavor!), as well as to Arties or Porto Rosso, our favorite for Italian food to prepare at home.

At the end of a busy day, you will find a peaceful retreat in the primary bedroom on the second floor in the back of the house. It is quiet and completely tranquil. The second bedroom has morning sunshine and has served us well as both an office and a guest room. We hope you enjoy everything that 321 Boyden Avenue has to offer. Welcome Home!

Sincerely,
The current homeowners