Some homes are renovated to create character. Others have had it all along.Welcome to 283 E Main Street, where classic Somerville charm meets modern-day convenience. From the inviting covered front porch to the beautiful original woodwork throughout, this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath Colonial showcases the character and craftsmanship that make older homes so special.Step inside to discover hardwood floors, rich original moldings, decorative columns, tall windows and generously sized rooms filled with natural light. The updated kitchen provides a fresh contrast to the home's timeless details, featuring white cabinetry, dark countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a tile backsplash.Upstairs, four bedrooms offer plenty of space and flexibility, while outside, an impressive 75' x 175' lot provides room to entertain, garden or create your own backyard retreat.Conveniently located near vibrant Downtown Somerville's restaurants, shops, entertainment, schools, RWJ Hospital, train station, & major highways. Character, space and location come together at 283 E. Main Street?a home with a story all its own, ready for its next chapter.
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$575,000
283 E Main St, Somerville Boro, NJ 08876
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenRich original moldingsBeautiful original woodwork throughoutHardwood floorsInviting covered front porchTall windowsStainless-steel appliances
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Rodriguez 908-343-3163,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4048098
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 175
Details
- Parcel number: 2718000390000000030000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $280,800
- Annual tax amount: $11,453
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$3,402/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+10% |
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| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $522,500-3.1% |
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| 8/20/2024 | Pending sale | $539,000 |
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| 7/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $539,000+59% |
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| 6/17/2019 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
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| 6/15/2019 | Listing removed | $339,000 |
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| 5/17/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
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| 5/2/2019 | Price change | $339,000-2.9% |
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| 4/19/2019 | Price change | $349,000-2.8% |
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| 4/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $359,000+82.2% |
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| 7/2/2018 | Sold | $197,000+25.1% |
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| 7/28/1999 | Sold | $157,500-1.6% |
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| 1/23/1997 | Sold | $160,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,100 +6.7% | $280,800 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $10,400 +2.4% | $263,100 |
| 2023 | $10,161 +3.3% | $263,100 |
| 2022 | $9,832 | $263,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $263,100 |
| 2020 | $9,564 +2.5% | $263,100 +1.4% |
| 2019 | $9,328 +2.1% | $259,400 |
| 2018 | $9,136 +4.2% | $259,400 |
| 2017 | $8,765 +1.3% | $259,400 |
| 2016 | $8,648 +1.6% | $259,400 |
| 2015 | $8,511 +1.2% | $259,400 |
| 2014 | $8,407 -0.5% | $259,400 |
| 2013 | $8,446 +5.3% | $259,400 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $8,020 -8.3% | $269,400 |
| 2011 | $8,748 +4% | $269,400 +68.7% |
| 2010 | $8,410 +4.2% | $159,700 |
| 2009 | $8,073 | $159,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $159,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $159,700 +0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $158,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $158,400 |
| 2004 | $6,130 | $158,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $158,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $158,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $158,400 |
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Neighborhood: 08876
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Van Derveer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Somerville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van Deveer
- Middle: Somerville
- High: Somerville
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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