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Property Description
Spacious well maintained colonial. Functional layout. Large bedrooms. Ample storage, fenced-in yard, and generator. Conveniently located to NYC bus, New Brunswick, Rutgers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Lake Ave
General
- Price: $550,000
- Taxes: $9,582 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4007642
- Updated: 2/1/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, Sunroom
- Street Level: Family Room
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Tub Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: 16 x 12, Second
- Bedroom 2: 15 x 13
- Bedroom 3: 12 x 11, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 21 x 12, First
- Family Room: 18 x 10, Ground
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 18 x 10, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 13 x 11, First
- Den: Second
- Office: 11 x 9, Basement
- Screened Patio/Porch: 9 x 8, First
- Storage Room: 18 x 15, Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
- Color: blue
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Somerset
- Subdivision: Lake acres
- Driving Directions: Hamilton St. to Lake Ave. or Easton Ave. to JFK Blvd. to Berger St. to Kuhn St. to Lake Ave.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1973
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size: 80 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Blacktop
- Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $544,200
- Land Assmt: $312,200
- Tax Amount: $9,582
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2708-00351-0000-00026-0000-
- Block: 351
- Lot Number: 26
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Lake Ave
School District:Franklin Township School District, Franklin Township, NJ
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
MacAfee Elementary School 53 Macafee Road, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School 130 Highland Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | PK-5 | 1.7 mi |
Franklin Middle School 415 Francis Street, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Franklin Twp High School 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Lake Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/01/2026
Listed
$550,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12 Lake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,582
9%
$544,200
31%
2022
$7,885
6%
$415,000
8%
2021
$7,467
—
$385,000
15%
2020
$7,433
5%
$335,000
3%
2019
$7,070
10%
$325,000
18%
2018
$6,440
—
$275,000
—
2017
$6,465
-1%
$275,000
—
2016
$6,520
1%
$275,000
—
2015
$6,476
-8%
$275,000
-10%
2019
$7,070
12%
$305,000
11%
2013
$6,292
—
$275,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12 Lake Ave, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 (MLS# 4007642) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 12 Lake Ave is currently listed for $550,000 and was received on February 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 12 Lake Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Somerset? You can browse all Somerset real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

