This newly renovated Cape Cod, fully updated in 2026, offers fresh finishes, bright spaces, and a layout designed for easy, comfortable living. The main level features a beautifully designed kitchen with a center island made for gathering, an adjoining dining area, and a bright living room with sliding doors opening directly to the backyard, creating an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Two bedrooms, an office or flex space, and a full bathroom complete the first floor, while upstairs, two additional bedrooms offer even more room to make your own, while upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide flexible space to make your own. The unfinished basement adds even more possibility, with laundry, storage, and an open footprint ready to be transformed to fit your needs. Outside, the spacious backyard offers a blank canvas for creating your ideal outdoor setup, with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, relaxing, or simply enjoying the extra space. A driveway provides off-street parking, while a new roof, siding, and windows complete the home's extensive 2026 renovation. Conveniently located in Somerset near Middlebush Park, with easy access to Amwell Road and nearby shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.
Under contract
$499,000
71 French St, Franklin Twp., NJ 08873
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.33 Acres Lot
$509,500 Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
- 42 days
- 131
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Martinetti 908-967-1889,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4051167
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Storage Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Yes,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
Features
- Fencing: Metal Fence,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 192
Details
- Parcel number: 2708004180000000060000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerset
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $436,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,589
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$509,500
$484,000 - $535,000
$3,325/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $499,000 |
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| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+49% |
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| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $335,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,589 -0.5% | $436,400 |
| 2025 | $7,628 +9.7% | $436,400 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $6,955 +0.6% | $397,900 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $6,911 +14.7% | $357,900 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $6,025 | $322,000 +18.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $272,000 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $5,226 +3.1% | $247,000 +8.8% |
| 2019 | $5,067 | $227,000 |
| 2018 | $5,067 -0.7% | $227,000 +4.6% |
| 2017 | $5,102 +13.2% | $217,000 |
| 2016 | $4,507 +2% | $217,000 +12.4% |
| 2015 | $4,420 +7.4% | $193,000 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $4,115 -7% | $192,000 +5.5% |
| 2013 | $4,424 -0.8% | $182,000 -9.9% |
| 2012 | $4,460 -2% | $202,000 -4.7% |
| 2011 | $4,554 -4.6% | $212,000 -6.6% |
| 2010 | $4,772 -10.1% | $227,000 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $5,309 | $257,000 -5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $272,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $272,100 +6.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $255,700 +18.8% |
| 2004 | $1,964 | $215,300 +1.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $211,500 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $184,000 +20.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $152,900 |
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