$1,005,000

256 E Main St Somerville, NJ 08876

Estimated payment $7,071/month

Total Views 925
3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Storm Doors

About This Home

Property Development Opportunity. This listing presents an exceptional opportunity for property development. The site consists of either two or three lots, including the current residence, offering flexibility and significant potential for future projects .Current Residence: The existing home is both beautiful and full of charm, making it an ideal foundation for renovation or expansion. Its character and appeal enhance the overall value of the property and provide numerous possibilities for customization or redevelopment. Development Potential The combination of multiple lots and a charming home creates a unique chance to build, expand, or invest. Whether maintaining the current residence or pursuing new construction, this property is well-suited for those seeking a project with considerable promise.

Listing Agent

LEIGH MCLACHLAN

MCLACHLAN, INC. Brokerage Phone: 908-526-2300 Listed on: 04/03/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,476

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 22,651 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Subdivision Possible
  • Property is zoned POR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Van Deveer Elementary School
  • Somerville Middle School
  • Somerville High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity

Additional Features

  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2718-00047-0000-00013-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,476

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Possible Other Uses: Business/Commercial, Home-Office, Professional Use
  • Directions: Route 28 East -Gaston, go straight for 1 block, house on right at #256Route 28 West-Vanderveer Ave., go straight 1 block, house on the left at #256
  • I D: 5420659
  • Attribution Contact: 908-526-2300
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Non-Functional
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Other Room 1: Sauna

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Enclosed Porch(es), Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Storm Door(s)
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 15
  • Parking Driveway Description: Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • High School: SOMERVILLE
  • Middle Jr High School: SOMERVILLE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 113X202
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot, Possible Subdivision
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.52
  • Zoning: POR

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 20476
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2718-00047-0000-00013-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 4.079
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: VAN DEVEER

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,844 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2024 $19,844 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2023 $19,387 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2022 $18,880 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2021 $18,248 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2020 $18,373 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2019 $18,248 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2018 $18,052 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2017 $17,680 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2016 $16,963 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2015 $16,737 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
2014 $16,471 $502,000 $300,600 $201,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/03/2026 04/03/26 For Sale $1,005,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $370,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $240,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4018393

Garden State MLS

APN: 18-00047-0000-00013

New Jersey Somerset County Somerville 08876

256 E Main St, Somerville, NJ

For Sale

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