




44 Drake Rd, Somerset, NJ, 08873
About This Home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home offering 8 spacious rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms with a bran new roof (replaced on 7/27) in a desirable Somerset neighborhood. This move-in-ready residence features an inviting open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and generous living spaces designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the stunning, fully updated eat-in kitchen featuring rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a custom mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and an abundance of storage and workspace. The expansive living and dining areas flow seamlessly together, creating the perfect setting for gatherings of any size. The home offers three well-appointed bedrooms and beautifully updated bathrooms with modern vanities, stylish tilework, and contemporary finishes. Additional living space provides flexibility for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest accommodations. Step outside to a spacious backyard with a patio and plenty of room for entertaining, play, gardening, or future outdoor enhancements. The professionally landscaped exterior, covered front entry, attached garage, and oversized driveway add to the home's curb appeal and functionality. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, Rutgers University, major highways, and commuter routes, this exceptional home combines space, updates, and location in one outstanding package.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Range,Washer,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower, Stall Shower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Features
- Blinds,Laundry Room,Bath Full,Family Room,Utility Room,Entrance Foyer,Kitchen,Living Room,Dining Room,3 Bedrooms,Bath Main
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Separate Dining Area
Master Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0800368000000019
Features
- Levels: Below Grade, Two, Partially Below Grade, Multi/Split
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 10,000 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 80.00 x 125.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 2 Car Width,Asphalt,Garage,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $3,437 | $41,244 |
| Home Insurance * | $207 | $2,484 |
| Property Taxes | $1,022 | $12,264 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $4,859 | $58,308 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $679,900 |
| 2026-07-29 | Listing removed | $679,999 |
| 2026-07-14 | Contingent | $679,999 |
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $679,999 |
| 2009-11-04 | Sold | $297,500 |
| 2009-08-14 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2009-07-03 | Price change | $342,000 |
| 2009-06-22 | Price change | $354,000 |
| 2009-05-15 | Listed for sale | $364,000 |
For Sale by Agent
