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Sold for $420,000
  • $420,000

    78 Driftwood Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873

    2beds
    1,423sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1984
    1,846 Square Feet Lot
    $465,700 Zestimate®
    $295/sqft
    $2,981 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $465,700

    $442,000 - $489,000

    $2,981/mo

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    What's special

    Check out this charming 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath End Unit Townhome! Enjoy high ceilings and natural light in the spacious first floor with a living room, dining room, office or Rec room, and Kitchen with a slider to your private patio. This move-in ready home features an open floorplan with lots of light, an open hall with loft space, and 2 nice sized bedrooms, each with en-suite baths. All appliances have been maintained and the water heater is only a few years old. The home offers an attached garage and driveway for multi-car parking. The community offers lots of trees and open shared spaces along with a tennis court and access to a pool in a neighboring community (with membership). Located minutes from Rutgers University, 2 local Hospitals, and easy access to shopping, dining, and the NYC train. The HOA covers your exterior roof, siding, snow removal and garbage collection. Don't miss this great opportunity.

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    Listed by:

    CONNELL HUTKIN,

    CENTURY 21 J.J. LAUFER 732-249-7717

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2501998RMLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Full Bath
    Bathroom
    • Features: Tub Shower
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Dining Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Not Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library/Office, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Utility Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Bath Main, None
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,423
    • Total interior livable area: 1,423 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: 1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Driveway
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: Oversized Vehicles Restricted
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Patio, Yard
    Lot
    • Size: 1,846 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 44.00 x 42.00
    • Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08003861100078
    • Zoning: CR

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Townhouse, End Unit
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1984

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Tennis Court(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Services included: Amenities-Some, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Maintenance Grounds
    • Additional fee info: Maintenance Expense: $420 Monthly
    Location
    • Region: Somerset

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $295/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $420,200
    • Annual tax amount: $6,387
    • Date on market: 8/9/2024
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/26/2024Sold$420,000-3.4%$295/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2501998R Report a problem
    10/3/2024Contingent$435,000$306/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2501998R Report a problem
    10/3/2024Pending sale$435,000+3.6%$306/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3918194 Report a problem
    9/16/2024Sold$420,000-3.4%$295/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3918194 Report a problem
    8/9/2024Listed for sale$435,000+55.4%$306/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2501998R Report a problem
    7/27/2005Sold$279,900+124.8%$197/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/27/1995Sold$124,500$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,345 +16.5%$420,200 +16.5%
    2024$6,307 -1.3%$360,800 +9.1%
    2023$6,388 +6.5%$330,800 +13.8%
    2022$5,998 $290,800 +7.4%
    2021-- $270,800 +5.9%
    2020$5,889 +9.3%$255,800
    2019$5,389 $255,800 +10.4%
    2018$5,389 +1.1%$231,700
    2017$5,330 +0.7%$231,700 +2.2%
    2016$5,293 -0.8%$226,700
    2015$5,334 -0.3%$226,700 -2.2%
    2014$5,352 -2.9%$231,700 -2.1%
    2013$5,512 -1.8%$236,700 -6%
    2012$5,611 +4.9%$251,700 -5.6%
    2011$5,350 +8%$266,700
    2010$4,953 -16.4%$266,700
    2009$5,925 $266,700 -12.2%
    2008-- $303,700
    2007-- $303,700 +1.9%
    2006-- $297,900 +15.2%
    2005-- $258,500 +35.3%
    2004$1,850 $191,000 -4.1%
    2003-- $199,200 +12%
    2002-- $177,900 +17.5%
    2001-- $151,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08873

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