Sold500d on market
78 Driftwood Dr
Somerset, NJ, 08873 • 08873 • Somerset County
$420,000
$295/sqft
2Beds
3Baths
1,423Sqft
0.04 acLot
1984Built
Property DNA
Townhouse, End Unit Style
Built 1984 · 42 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning
1-Car Garage
1 Car Width · Garage · Attached · Driveway
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
4 views
People checking out this listing
500 days on market
Established listing
$295/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1984
Check out this charming 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath End Unit Townhome! Enjoy high ceilings and natural light in the spacious first floor with a living room, dining room, office or Rec room, and Kitchen with a slider to your private patio. This move-in ready home features an open floorplan with lots of light, an open hall with loft space, and 2 nice sized bedrooms, each with en-suite baths. All appliances have been maintained and the water heater is only a few years old. The home offers an attached garage and driveway for multi-car parking. The community offers lots of trees and open shared spaces along with a tennis court and access to a pool in a neighboring community (with membership). Located minutes from Rutgers University, 2 local Hospitals, and easy access to shopping, dining, and the NYC train. The HOA covers your exterior roof, siding, snow removal and garbage collection. Don't miss this great opportunity.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights high ceilings, attached garage, and tennis court as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,625/month
Principal & Interest$2,065
Property Tax$420
Insurance$140
Down payment20% ($84,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $336,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1984
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot1,846 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTownhouse, End Unit
Year built1984
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Driveway
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot1,846 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08873
ZoningCR
Annual tax$6,387
Parcel080038600001100078
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Library/Office
Bath Half
Living Room
Dining Room
Utility Room
2 Bedrooms
Bath Full
Bath Main
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Exterior
Barbecue
Patio
Yard
Parking
1 Car Width
Garage
Attached
Driveway
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Near Public Transit
Community
Tennis Court(s)
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Full Bath
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Not Eat-in KitchenCountry Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market500
Est. value$448,800
Est. rent$3,101/mo
Tax rate1.91%
Price/sqft$295
On marketAug 9, 2024
PostedSep 27, 2025
Last sold$420,000
MLS updatedNov 26, 2024
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Somerset?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Somerset, NJ, 08873
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 26, 2024Sold$420,000$295All Jersey MLS
Oct 3, 2024Contingent$435,000$306All Jersey MLS
Oct 3, 2024Pending Sale$435,000$306GSMLS
Sep 16, 2024Sold$420,000$295GSMLS
Aug 9, 2024Listed For Sale$435,000$306All Jersey MLS
Jul 27, 2005Sold$279,900$197Public Record
Nov 27, 1995Sold$124,500$87Public Record
Sold$420,000
Nov 26, 2024•$295/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$435,000
Oct 3, 2024•$306/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$435,000
Oct 3, 2024•$306/sqft•GSMLS
Sold$420,000
Sep 16, 2024•$295/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$435,000
Aug 9, 2024•$306/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$279,900
Jul 27, 2005•$197/sqft•Public Record
Sold$124,500
Nov 27, 1995•$87/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$7,345$420,200
Apr 11, 2024$6,307$360,800
Apr 11, 2023$6,388$330,800
Apr 11, 2022$5,998$290,800
Apr 11, 2021—$270,800
Apr 11, 2020$5,889$255,800
Apr 11, 2019$5,389$255,800
Apr 11, 2018$5,389$231,700
Apr 11, 2017$5,330$231,700
Apr 11, 2016$5,293$226,700
Apr 11, 2015$5,334$226,700
Apr 11, 2014$5,352$231,700
Apr 11, 2013$5,512$236,700
Apr 11, 2012$5,611$251,700
Apr 11, 2011$5,350$266,700
Apr 11, 2010$4,953$266,700
Apr 11, 2009$5,925$266,700
Apr 11, 2008—$303,700
Apr 11, 2007—$303,700
Apr 11, 2006—$297,900
Apr 11, 2005—$258,500
Apr 11, 2004$1,850$191,000
Apr 11, 2003—$199,200
Apr 11, 2002—$177,900
Apr 11, 2001—$151,400
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Somerset, NJ • Somerset County
Nearby neighborhoods
ClydeEast MillstoneFranklin CenterMiddlebushSix Mile RunVoorheesZarephath
Nearby cities
Basking RidgeBound BrookBranchburg TownshipBridgewater TownshipHillsborough TownshipNorth PlainfieldPrincetonSomerset
Nearby zip codes
088730887508890
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