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  • $672,800

    229 Blake Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

    3beds
    1,866sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1953
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $672,800 Zestimate®
    $361/sqft
    $3,811 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $672,800

    $639,000 - $706,000

    $3,811/mo

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    What's special

    New kitchenLevel backyardGas fireplaceStainless steel appliancesWood deckBeautiful fixturesNew epoxy floors

    BACK ON MARKET. PREVIOUS BUYER COULD NOT GET FINANCING. Pack your bags and move right into this beautifully renovated split level. This bright and sunny home has so much to offer. Have fun cooking in your new kitchen with quartz countertops/backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Both full bathrooms have been updated with beautiful fixtures, tiles and cabinetry. The basement is very large with high ceilings. Great for storage or maybe some future finishing or could make for a great space for a home gym. The four season enclosed sunroom is another great room that can also be utilized as a home office or sitting room. Refinished hardwood floors are throughout the home. Driveway has room for at least four cars. Enjoy your morning coffee or your evening glass of wine by the gas fireplace or in the sunroom or on your private deck. Garage floor has new epoxy floors and sunroom has new laminate floors. Hot water heater (2018) . Lovely quiet street. Level backyard with wood deck. The location is ideal due to proximity to major roads and highways (18, 1, 287, 95), 2 great hospitals, Rutgers University, parks, shopping, restaurants and more. HIGHEST AND BEST DUE TUESDAY, AUG 9TH AT 5 PM

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Blinds, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr, StallShw
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 080026200000000701

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Gas-Natural

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Somerset

    Other

    Other facts
    • Basement Description: Unfinished, Full
    • Basement: Yes
    • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Concrete
    • Easement: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck
    • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Gas Fireplace
    • Exterior Description: Brick
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Lot Description: Level Lot
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
    • Dining Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
    • Other Room 1: Sunroom
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Sunroom
    • Water: Public Water
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, 3 Bedrooms
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
    • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood, Laminate
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Heating: Baseboard - Electric, Multi-Zone, Radiators - Hot Water
    • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
    • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
    • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
    • Other Room 1 Level: First
    • Other Room 2: Laundry Room
    • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
    • Utilities: Gas-Natural
    • Water Heater: Gas
    • Master Bath Features: Stall Shower
    • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
    • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
    • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump, Self Cleaning Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
    • Interior Features: Blinds, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr, StallShw
    • Style: Split Level
    • Primary Style: Split Level
    • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry, Utility, PowderRm, GarEnter
    • Other Room 3: PowderRm
    • Garage Description: InEntrnc, DoorOpnr, Attached
    • Town #: Franklin Twp.
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/16/2022Sold$485,000+3.2%$260/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3799826 Report a problem
    9/13/2022Contingent$469,999$252/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3799826 Report a problem
    8/16/2022Pending sale$469,999$252/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3799826 Report a problem
    8/4/2022Listed for sale$469,999$252/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3799826 Report a problem
    5/20/2022Listing removed--
    Source: GSMLS #3781254 Report a problem
    5/12/2022Listed for sale$469,999+10.6%$252/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3781254 Report a problem
    2/19/2021Sold$425,000+3.7%$228/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3684703 Report a problem
    1/16/2021Pending sale$409,999$220/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Central #22043995 Report a problem
    12/30/2020Listed for sale$409,999+30.2%$220/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX CENTRAL #3684703 Report a problem
    11/13/2020Sold$315,000+1.6%$169/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3672254 Report a problem
    10/31/2020Pending sale$309,999$166/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX CENTRAL #3672254 Report a problem
    10/16/2020Listed for sale$309,999+27%$166/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX CENTRAL #3672254 Report a problem
    5/3/2013Sold$244,000-0.4%$131/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/29/2013Listing removed$244,900$131/sqft
    Source: Weichert Realtors #2975233 Report a problem
    10/10/2012Listed for sale$244,900$131/sqft
    Source: Weichert Realtors #2975233 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,023 +22.4%$630,600 +22.4%
    2024$9,004 -3.8%$515,100 +6.7%
    2023$9,364 +2.1%$482,700 +4.3%
    2022$9,175 $462,700 +12.4%
    2021-- $411,600 +6.5%
    2020$8,730 +4.5%$386,600 +2.7%
    2019$8,352 $376,600 +5.6%
    2018$8,352 +2.2%$356,600 +2.9%
    2017$8,170 +0.4%$346,600 +0.6%
    2016$8,139 +1.2%$344,600 -0.3%
    2015$8,041 +4.4%$345,600 -0.3%
    2014$7,703 -2.4%$346,600 -0.3%
    2013$7,889 -1.2%$347,600 -5.4%
    2012$7,983 +4.9%$367,600 -5.2%
    2011$7,607 +5.4%$387,600
    2010$7,217 -14.2%$387,600 -2.5%
    2009$8,412 $397,600 -9.4%
    2008-- $438,800
    2007-- $438,800
    2006-- $438,800 +10.9%
    2005-- $395,700 +11.4%
    2004$2,670 $355,100 +25.9%
    2003-- $282,100 +15.6%
    2002-- $244,100 +11.5%
    2001-- $219,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08873

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: Sampson G. Smith
    • High: Franklin
    • District: Franklin Townsp

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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