Closed$448,000
TLC ≈ $3,801/mo
3 2 1,210 sqft
196 Girard Avenue, Franklin, NJ 08873
29 1st Street, Franklin, NJ 08873
$764,000
4 beds 3 baths 2,157 sqft Built 19731 days on marketActive
About this home
Custom built 4 BR ranch, features steel main beams construction, an oversized 2 car garage, and a huge basement for possible expansion, plus a great yard for a pool, volleyball or a picnic. Custom built 4 BR This is a well-built, must-see home!
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
$7,289/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $7,034
- Utilities
- $618
- Transportation
- $129
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$4,922
Property tax + insurance$1,825
PMI / 2nd mortgage$287
Heating + cooling$147
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$129
Budget$7,789/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$764,000
Down payment
$38,200 (5%)
Loan amount
$725,800
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch, Remarks
Year built
1973
Lot size
0.596 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Well
HOA
—
Annual tax
$12,644
MLS #
2702189R
County
Somerset
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorOvenWasherKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsEntrance FoyerKitchen4 BedroomsLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullBath MainDining RoomFamily RoomAtticNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)SidewalkYardInsulated Pane Windows
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
2 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttachedOversizedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Porch
Pool
None
Fireplace
Fireplace EquipmentWood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Accessibility
Stall Shower
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Level
Neighborhood — 08873
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,923 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 14.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,217 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 19,252 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 20,671 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 9,389 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 16,716 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,619 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,239 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,415 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,858 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.62 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.61 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.56% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8873
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Listing information last refreshed 8/5/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX PREFERRED PROFESSIONALS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.