Spacious well maintained colonial. Functional layout. Large bedrooms. Ample storage, fenced-in yard, and generator. Conveniently located to NYC bus, New Brunswick, Rutgers.
Sold for $585,000
$585,000
12 Lake Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
3beds
1,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.28 Acres Lot
$589,900 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$3,679 Estimated rent
Home value
$589,900
$543,000 - $643,000
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Ample storageLarge bedroomsFenced-in yardFunctional layout
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APRIL TARANTINO,
RE/MAX OUR TOWN 732-419-9300
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2610296R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Family room
- Area: 180
- Length: 18
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Living room
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Water Filter, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Shades-Existing, Water Filter, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Shades-Existing
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,820
- Total interior livable area: 1,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stall Shower
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard, Insulated Pane Windows
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 80.00
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0800351000000026
- Zoning: R20
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerset
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $544,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,582
- Date on market: 2/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $585,000+6.4%$321/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2610296R Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$302/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4007642 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$302/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610296R Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$302/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610296R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,513 +15.5% | $544,200 +15.5% |
| 2024 | $8,233 +2.3% | $471,000 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $8,051 +7.8% | $415,000 +7.8% |
| 2022 | $7,467 | $385,000 +14.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $335,000 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $7,070 +22.2% | $325,000 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $5,786 | $305,000 +10.9% |
| 2018 | $5,786 -11.3% | $275,000 |
| 2017 | $6,520 +0.7% | $275,000 |
| 2016 | $6,476 +1.5% | $275,000 |
| 2015 | $6,380 +1.4% | $275,000 |
| 2014 | $6,292 +3.3% | $275,000 |
| 2013 | $6,089 +4.2% | $275,000 |
| 2012 | $5,841 +4.8% | $275,000 |
| 2011 | $5,574 +0.6% | $275,000 |
| 2010 | $5,540 -18.7% | $275,000 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $6,812 | $295,000 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $345,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $345,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $345,100 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $298,000 +16.8% |
| 2004 | $2,177 | $255,100 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $230,000 +4.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $219,400 +8.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $202,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08873
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- 6/10MacAfee Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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