796 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ, 08873
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!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Range,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full, Daylight
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Blinds,Entrance Foyer,2 Bedrooms,Kitchen,Living Room,Bath Full,Bath Half,None
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Vinyl-Linoleum,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Radiant,Central
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 2,352 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1133004000000043
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch,Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es),Enclosed Porch(es)
Lot
- Lot size: 1 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 1.00 x 1.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Width,Asphalt,Garage,Attached,Built-In Garage,Detached,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,578 | $30,936 |
| Home Insurance * | $155 | $1,860 |
| Property Taxes | $772 | $9,264 |
| Electricity | $259 | $3,111 |
| Total | $3,764 | $45,168 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Price change | $499,900 |
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $509,900 |
| 2019-01-20 | Listing removed | $2,175 |
| 2019-01-15 | Listed for rent | $2,175 |
| 2012-10-11 | Listing removed | $100,000 |
| 2012-01-31 | Listed for sale | $100,000 |
| 2011-07-25 | Listing removed | $100,000 |
| 2011-06-11 | Price change | $100,000 |
| 2011-06-03 | Price change | $150,000 |
| 2011-05-25 | Price change | $175,000 |
| 2011-05-12 | Price change | $200,000 |
| 2011-04-27 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 1998-05-20 | Sold | $110,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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