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Property 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Girard Ave
General
- Price: $448,000
- Taxes: $7,547 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4014790
- Updated: 3/16/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms, Attic
- 1st Floor/Level 1: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Porch
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Tub Shower
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 1st Floor, Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: First
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- Den: Basement
- Laundry Room: First
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk, Wood Fence
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Somerset
- Driving Directions: Rt 18, exit CR-527/ Easton, left onto Landing Ln, right onto Belmar St, left onto Girard Avenue.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall A/C Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hotwater
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Garbage Extra Charge
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size: 100 x 95 AVG
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop, Circular
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $428,600
- Land Assmt: $289,100
- Tax Amount: $7,547
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Owner's personal items
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2708-00301-0000-00006-0000-
- Block: 301
- Lot Number: 6
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Price & Sales History for 196 Girard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/16/2026
Listed
$448,000
146.83%
MLS
8/20/2019
Sold
$181,500
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Public Record
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 196 Girard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,552
4%
$428,600
9%
2022
$7,260
—
$394,500
11%
2022
$7,260
31%
$354,500
42%
2021
$5,561
—
$249,500
4%
2021
$5,561
5%
$239,500
4%
2019
$5,320
6%
$229,500
7%
2018
$5,024
5%
$214,500
5%
2017
$4,784
-1%
$203,500
—
2016
$4,849
6%
$204,500
5%
2015
$4,580
-4%
$194,500
-3%
2013
$4,793
—
$199,500
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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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196 Girard Ave, Franklin Township, NJ 08873 (MLS# 4014790) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 196 Girard Ave is currently listed for $448,000 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 196 Girard 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.

