Opportunity Knocks! Bring your vision and transform this 4-bedroom property into the space of your dreams. The possibilities are endless with this perfect handyman special, located on a quiet dead-end street in a highly desirable neighborhood. The property features a spacious living room, an eat-in kitchen with a center island, and a cozy living area with a fireplace. A huge backyard offers endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or creating your ideal outdoor retreat. A two-car garage provides plenty of storage and convenience. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking to build equity, this property is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
For sale
$560,000
20 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
4beds
1,575sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,702/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
1.37 Acres Lot
$569,300 Zestimate®
$356/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge backyardQuiet dead-end street
- 2 days |
- 755 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
CHIQUITA PITTMAN,
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. 732-257-3500
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2701716R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Area: 144
- Length: 12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum
- Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,575
- Total interior livable area: 1,575 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: See Remarks, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Enclosed Porch(es), Storage Shed
Lot
- Size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 08003860800064
- Zoning: R40
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerset
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $356/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $506,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,810
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$569,300
$541,000 - $598,000
$3,641/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $560,000+211.1%$356/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2701716R Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/1997 | Sold | $180,000$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,855 +15.2% | $506,600 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $7,688 -9.5% | $439,800 |
| 2023 | $8,493 +12.8% | $439,800 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $7,527 | $379,800 +11.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $339,800 +3% |
| 2020 | $7,362 +3.8% | $329,800 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $7,090 | $319,800 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $7,090 +2.3% | $304,800 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $6,931 +0.7% | $294,800 |
| 2016 | $6,884 +1.4% | $294,800 |
| 2015 | $6,786 +1.8% | $294,800 |
| 2014 | $6,665 +3.2% | $294,800 |
| 2013 | $6,456 +4.1% | $294,800 |
| 2012 | $6,203 +4.9% | $294,800 |
| 2011 | $5,914 -0.4% | $294,800 |
| 2010 | $5,939 -19% | $294,800 -7.8% |
| 2009 | $7,328 | $319,800 -14.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $375,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $375,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $375,600 +7.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $349,900 +17% |
| 2004 | $2,637 | $299,000 +6.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $279,900 +18.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $236,100 +10.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $214,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08873
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10MacAfee Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Sampson G Smith SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Franklin Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
- $217,9000.955 Acres16 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $469,0003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft19 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Sold
- $726,3003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft24 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $633,6003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft324 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $725,6005 bd2 ba2k sqft28 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $558,000-- bd-- ba1.2k sqft11 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $599,800-- bd-- ba1.8k sqft328 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
- $817,6004 bd3 ba3k sqft23 Gates Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
Similar homes
- $599,9003 bd2 ba1.4k sqft33 Ellison Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For Sale
MLS ID #2616877R, MATTHEW ZAVATSKY. All Jersey MLS - $599,9004 bd3 ba1.6k sqft22 Fulton Rd, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For Sale
MLS ID #4042921, Gregory Tibok, Keller Williams Greater Brunswick. GSMLS - $--4 bd3 ba2k sqft1236 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873Auction
Auction.com 2 - $595,0003 bd2 ba1.5k sqft65 Wilson Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For Sale
MLS ID #2700964R, DIANE C. BERRY. All Jersey MLS - $694,0004 bd3 ba2k sqft19 Renfro Rd, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #4041095, James Kontopodias, Keller Williams Real Estate. GSMLS
- $699,9005 bd3 ba2.1k sqft20 Tamarack Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2701139R, LAURIE B. MACHALANY. All Jersey MLS
- $509,9004 bd2 ba2.3k sqft796 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2701041R, PHILIP GREEN. All Jersey MLS
- $625,0004 bd3 ba2k sqft5 Cortland Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2617876R, ROMAN BALANDIN. All Jersey MLS
- $640,0005 bd3 ba2.1k sqft6 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2610213R, STEVE TAKACS. All Jersey MLS
- $650,0004 bd2 ba1.8k sqft726 New Brunswick Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2661890M, ALEX MONACO. All Jersey MLS
- $739,9004 bd3 ba1.9k sqft133 Hickory Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2617829R, ROBERT DEKANSKI. All Jersey MLS
- $650,0004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft2700 Dover St, Piscataway, NJ 08854For SaleMLS ID #2770064M, KIM S. PRIMUS. All Jersey MLS
- $614,9004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft35 Mitchell Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854For SaleMLS ID #2701019R. All Jersey MLS
- $764,0004 bd3 ba2.1k sqft29 1St St, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #4041564, Patrick M Kelly, Re/Max Preferred Professionals. GSMLS
- $487,0002 bd2 ba1.2k sqft331 Girard Avenue, Franklin, NJ 08873For Sale
MLS ID #22618522, Robin L Pickett, Keller Williams Avon Realty. MoreMLS - $634,9003 bd2 ba2k sqft16 Belmar St, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #4013216, Wayne Sellers, Keller Williams Cornerstone. GSMLS
- $525,0003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft124 Green St, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #4035293, Jane Hanne Eid, Re/Max First Realty. GSMLS
- $519,0003 bd3 ba1.6k sqft9 Gallop Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2701678R, VINCENT BARICAUA. All Jersey MLS
- $724,9994 bd3 ba1.9k sqft13 Abbott Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #2617832R, ROSITA ISALES. All Jersey MLS
- $479,9002 bd3 ba1.3k sqft74 Winchester Way, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873For SaleMLS ID #4038241, Sonia Fernandes Moreira, Listonenj. GSMLS
