Discover the perfect blend of charm, convenience, and character at 552 Summit Ave in Maplewood! Located close to town, this home combines warmth, flexibility, and timeless appeal.

The first floor features two bedrooms, a renovated marble-clad full bath, and a cozy living room with a fireplace that opens gracefully into the dining room. The sunlit kitchen offers ample counter space and leads to the showstopping sunroom—a window-wrapped retreat with serene views of lush landscaping, perfect for morning coffee or a quiet escape.

Upstairs, find a private sanctuary with a third bedroom, a full bath, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, or lounge. The waterproofed, unfinished basement, offers endless potential for customization.

Modern comforts include central AC, mini-splits, an on-demand water heater, and a whole-home water filter. Environmentally conscious updates like back-of-house solar panels, double Tesla batteries, and a 220 car charging port make sustainable and affordable living effortless.

With its prime location, thoughtful updates, and inviting charm, 552 Summit Ave is ready to welcome you home. Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your next chapter!

552 Summit Avenue List of Improvement

2023

• Tesla battery system installed
• PSE&G Energy Audit & insulation installation completed by Ciel Power resulting in 28% energy savings
• Tankless gas water heater installed as part of PSE&G Energy Audit
• New beds created and new plantings installed around front porch
• Underground sprinkler system installed for font of house planting areas

2022

• EV car charge outlet installed on outside of house

2020

• Pad for above ground pool installed (currently used as a seating/entertainment area). Designed to hold weight of water in an 18 foot diameter pool (9000 lbs of water)

2019

• Whole house fan installed
• 1st floor bathroom renovated
• New tiles installed in fireplace

2018

• Solar panel project completed
• Chimney relined
• Aprilaire Steam Humidifier installed
• Water softening system installed
• Above ground oil tank and oil furnace removed

2017

• Gas logs and glass doors installed in fireplace
• Driveway paved and Belgium block curb installed.
• New steps on front porch and railing at steps by front sidewalk installe
• Sunroom Addition Constructed
• 2 Heating/Cooling Split Units Installed on 2nd floor (inconjunction with split unit install for sunroom)
• Installed 450 square foot patio and retaining wall.

Dear Future Homeowners,

4 Rynda has nurtured us through many big chapters of our lives: the sleepless newborn months, stressful job transitions, our first time hosting for the holidays, messy but joyful toddlerhood, our best friends moving a mere five minutes away… the list goes on.

We will miss our wonderful neighbors (prepare for an epic Halloween), the bluebirds and cardinals that always stop by to say hello, and sitting on the front stoop with a cocktail watching the world go by. The backyard, in particular, will always come to mind when we eat my husband’s homemade pizza, as it’s where he perfected—and we taste-tested!—his recipe under the shade of the oak tree.

The best part of this house might be its location. We’ve become known in the area as the people who walk everywhere. Able Baker, the diner, the library, the butcher shop on Springfield (IYKYK), even Trader Joe’s a town over… having a wealth of spots within walking distance was crucial to softening our transition from city folk to suburbanites. Not to mention, it motivates us get our steps in!

While we have to move on from 4 Rynda now, it will always have a special place in our hearts. We hope the same for you!

Best,

The Sellers