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796 Hamilton Street, Somerset County, NJ 08873

$509,900

4 beds 2 baths 2,352 sqft Built 19451 days on marketActive

About this home

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!

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$4,771/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,467
Principal + interest$3,285
Property tax + insurance$991
PMI / 2nd mortgage$191
Utilities
$574
Heating + cooling$150
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$129
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,771/mo TLC
Budget$5,271/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$509,900
Down payment
$25,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$484,405
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Colonial, Contemporary
Year built
1945
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Central
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$5,250
MLS #
2701041R
County
Somerset

At a glance

Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsEntrance Foyer2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullBath HalfNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetachedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot

Neighborhood — 08873

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population39,9238,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199014.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,2171,137
Male19,2524,307,827147,432,321
Female20,6714,525,010151,655,844
Never Married9,3891,965,81163,775,926
Married16,7163,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,619391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,239515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,415529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,8583,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.622.732.60
Medial Age37.6137.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$77,737$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$84,348$83,312$63,629
P C I$32,104$30,662$24,529
M D I$62,455$52,505$41,133
A T H E$62,776$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.56%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8873

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