12 Ford Ave, Somerset, NJ, 08873
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated, move-in-ready Cape Cod offering the perfect blend of modern style, comfort, and functionality. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished basement, and a detached garage. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. Step inside to a bright and inviting open-concept floor plan where the spacious living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Just beyond the dining room, you'll find a new kitchen featuring stylish cabinetry, corian countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, updated flooring and recessed lights. A convenient powder room is located adjacent to the kitchen. The main level also offers a spacious primary bedroom suite complete with a private full bath and closet, providing the convenience of one-floor living. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms along with an updated full bathroom. Major renovations include a new roof, new siding, new plumbing, new electrical system, new HVAC, new flooring & walls throughout, a redesigned kitchen, updated bathrooms, new appliances, new washer and dryer, newly paved driveway and Privacy Fence, offering peace of mind for years to come. The finished basement provides additional living space, perfect for a home office, gym, or recreation area. Ideally located with convenient access to major highways, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. This turnkey home is ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated home where everything has already been done for you!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Two Story
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Self Cleaning Oven,Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range,Washer,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full, Finished, Other Room(s), Daylight, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower and Tub, Tub Shower, Two Sinks
Bedroom2
- Area: 132
Bedroom3
- Area: 110
Bedroom4
- Area: 150
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 168
Features
- Blinds,Firealarm,1 Bedroom,Kitchen,Bath Half,Living Room,Bath Full,Dining Room,2 Bedrooms,3 Bedrooms,Attic,Bath Main,Storage,Other Room(s)
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Laminate,Vinyl-Linoleum,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Zoned,Baseboard,Baseboard Hotwater
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Separate Dining Area
- Area: 187
Living Room
- Area: 323
Master Bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 132
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0800256000000027
- Zoning: R7
Features
- Levels: Two, Ground Floor, 2nd Floor
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Fencing/Wall,Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Lot size: 5,000 sqft
- Features: Near Shopping,Near Train,Dead - End Street,Near Public Transit
- Lot size dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Carport,1 Car Width,3 Cars Deep,Asphalt,Garage,Attached,Built-In Garage,Oversized,Detached,Driveway,On Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: 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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
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 | $3,281 | $39,372 |
| Home Insurance * | $198 | $2,376 |
| Property Taxes | $980 | $11,760 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $4,652 | $55,824 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $649,000 |
| 2025-07-07 | Sold | $400,000 |
| 2023-10-02 | Sold | $275,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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