Just listed 2 family, with great convenient location to Downtown, shops, bus, train, restaurants, park, etc.! This has good investment potential with 5 possible bedrooms total, or live in one and let the rent help pay your mortgage. A 2-bedroom and a 3-bedroom apartment. First time buying, this is a fine way to start your Real Estate portfolio. All separate utilities, both apartments have a laundry area. Much more!
Under contract
$529,000
40 Mechanic St, Somerville Boro, NJ 08876
5beds
1,848sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1908
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All separate utilities
- 14 days |
- 3,587 |
- 222 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick M Kelly 908-285-0321,
Re/Max Preferred Professionals,
Quinn Kelly
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4035372
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- 2 Units, Baseboard - Cast Iron, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bedrooms, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room, Storage, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum Floors, Wood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 9
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Gravel, None
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Handicap Modified
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 x 166
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2718000680000000080000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public, Water Charge Extra
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Gas In Street, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
- Subdivision: Park Ave.
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,638
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Water
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $529,000$286/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4035372 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,000+130%$286/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4035372 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2014 | Sold | $230,000$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,341 | $236,300 |
| 2024 | $9,341 +2.4% | $236,300 |
| 2023 | $9,126 +3.3% | $236,300 |
| 2022 | $8,831 | $236,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $236,300 |
| 2020 | $8,590 +1.1% | $236,300 |
| 2019 | $8,497 +2.1% | $236,300 |
| 2018 | $8,322 +4.2% | $236,300 |
| 2017 | $7,985 +1.3% | $236,300 |
| 2016 | $7,878 +1.6% | $236,300 |
| 2015 | $7,753 +1.2% | $236,300 |
| 2014 | $7,658 -0.8% | $236,300 |
| 2013 | $7,722 +5.3% | $236,300 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $7,332 -2.2% | $246,300 |
| 2011 | $7,499 +4% | $246,300 +79.9% |
| 2010 | $7,209 | $136,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2004 | $5,048 | $136,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $136,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $136,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 08876
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Van Derveer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Somerville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Somerville
- 08876
- 40 Mechanic St
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