196 Girard Ave

Franklin Twp, NJ 08873


 

Price: $448,000

GSMLS:  4014790
Type: Single Family
Style: Cape Cod
Beds: 3
Baths: 1 Full & 1 Half
Garage: 1-Car
Year Built: 1915
Acres: 0.22
Property Tax: $7,547
Description
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a detached 1-car garage offering space, character, and versatility. A screened entry with coat closet leads into a spacious living room featuring wood-style laminate flooring, replacement windows, overhead lighting, and classic arched doorways. The dining room flows nicely into the kitchen, creating a great layout for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features white cabinetry, bullnose-edge countertops, tile backsplash, gas stove, overhead microwave, dishwasher, recessed lighting, crown molding, and a breakfast bar open to the dining area. A side door leads to a wood deck overlooking a circular driveway with two gated entrances. Off the kitchen is a laundry area with extra cabinetry and counter space plus a full bath with tub/shower. The large primary bedroom on the main level offers laminate flooring, multiple windows, and great natural light. Upstairs features two bedrooms and extra eave storage. The full partially finished basement offers recessed lighting, utilities, a half bath, a partially finished space and a walkout door to the yard. Outside you'll find a fenced yard, wood deck, circular driveway, and detached 1-car garage with power. Close to Rutgers University, two major medical centers, bus line, train station, shopping and all major roadways. A great opportunity with plenty of potential!
Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
First
Dining Room:
First
Living Room:
First
Family Room:
First
Den:
Basement
Bedroom 1:
First
Bedroom 2:
Second
Bedroom 3:
Second
Bedroom 4:
n/a
Room Levels
Basement:
n/a
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Porch
Level 2:
2 Bedrooms, Attic
Level 3:
n/a
Level Other:
n/a
Room Features
Kitchen:
Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
1st Floor, Full Bath
Bath:
Stall Shower And Tub
Interior Features
Square Foot:
n/a
Year Renovated:
n/a
Basement:
Yes - Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, Walkout
Full Baths:
1
Half Baths:
1
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring:
Carpeting, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
Fireplaces:
No
Fireplace:
n/a
Interior:
CODetect,SmokeDet,TubShowr
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
1-Car
Garage:
Detached Garage
Driveway:
Blacktop, Circular
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior:
Vinyl Siding
Swimming Pool:
No
Pool:
n/a
Utilities
Heating System:
Baseboard - Hotwater
Heating Source:
Electric, Gas-Natural
Cooling:
Wall A/C Unit(s)
Water Heater:
Gas
Water:
Well
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Services:
Garbage Extra Charge
Lot Features
Acres:
0.22
Lot Dimensions:
100X95 AVG
Lot Features:
Level Lot
School Information
Elementary:
n/a
Middle:
n/a
High School:
n/a
Community Information
County:
Somerset
Town:
Franklin Twp.
Neighborhood:
n/a
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
n/a
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$448,000
Tax Amount:
$7,547
Land Assessment:
$289,100
Build. Assessment:
$139,500
Total Assessment:
$428,600
Tax Rate:
1.68
Tax Year:
2025
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
4014790
List Date:
03-16-2026
Days On Market:
0
Listing Broker:
RE/MAX INNOVATION
Listing Agent:
Susan Marcrie
 

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