Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod situated on a desirable corner lot in Franklin Township. This well-maintained home features a open floor plan offering two bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor, plus two spacious bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. The updated eat-in kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and a tile backsplash, while beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout the main living areas. The full walk-out basement with high ceilings offers excellent potential for additional living space, and the detached garage provides added parking and storage. Conveniently located just minutes from Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Saint Peter's University Hospital, the New Brunswick Train Station, major highways, shopping, dining, and parks. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Franklin Township's most convenient locations!
Under contract
Price cut: $10K (9/11)
$489,900
796 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ 08873
4beds
2,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
1 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated eat-in kitchenDetached garageBeautiful hardwood floorsDesirable corner lotStainless steel appliancesOpen floor planTile backsplash
- 87 days
- 1,268
- 77
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
PHILIP GREEN 732-407-9192,
CENTURY 21 GLORIA ZASTKO REALT
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2701041R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Blinds, Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Bath Half, None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full, Daylight
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 2,352 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Enclosed Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1.00 x 1.00
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1133004000000043
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerset
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $328,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,250
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,322/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Contingent | $489,900$208/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $489,900-2%$208/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $499,900-2%$213/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,900+409.9%$217/sqft |
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| 1/20/2019 | Listing removed | $2,175$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,175$1/sqft |
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| 10/11/2012 | Listing removed | $100,000$43/sqft |
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| 1/31/2012 | Listed for sale | $100,000$43/sqft |
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| 7/25/2011 | Listing removed | $100,000$43/sqft |
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| 6/11/2011 | Price change | $100,000-33.3%$43/sqft |
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| 6/3/2011 | Price change | $150,000-14.3%$64/sqft |
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| 5/25/2011 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$74/sqft |
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| 5/12/2011 | Price change | $200,000-20%$85/sqft |
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| 4/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $250,000+127.3%$106/sqft |
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| 5/20/1998 | Sold | $110,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,250 +0.7% | $328,100 +10.1% |
| 2025 | $5,211 +18% | $298,100 +18% |
| 2024 | $4,415 +7.1% | $252,600 +18.8% |
| 2023 | $4,124 -13% | $212,600 |
| 2022 | $4,739 | $212,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $212,600 |
| 2020 | $4,928 +32.1% | $212,600 |
| 2019 | $3,730 | $212,600 |
| 2018 | $3,730 -26% | $212,600 |
| 2017 | $5,041 +0.7% | $212,600 |
| 2016 | $5,007 +1.5% | $212,600 |
| 2015 | $4,932 +1.4% | $212,600 |
| 2014 | $4,864 +3.3% | $212,600 |
| 2013 | $4,707 +4.2% | $212,600 |
| 2012 | $4,516 +4.8% | $212,600 |
| 2011 | $4,309 +7.9% | $212,600 |
| 2010 | $3,993 | $212,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $212,600 -16.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $255,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $255,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $255,400 +8.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $234,600 +8.9% |
| 2004 | $1,648 | $215,400 +23.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $174,100 +25.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $139,100 +7.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $129,600 |
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