Location! Location! Well built cape cod home on 1.98 acres in Beautiful Branchburg! Property used to be divided between Readington and Branchburg and now is 100% in Branchburg. Home is set back off of a quiet, tree lined road! This home offers a living room, kitchen, dining room, full bath, 2 bedrooms, office and a sun porch. HW floors in the LR and bedrooms as well as under the carpet in the DR. Newer furnace, well tank and HWH. Newer water filter and well pump. Roof approximately 8 or 9 years old. Sewer line available at the street, buyer would need to connect. Great home in a great area that needs someone to envision its potential! Estate sale, sold AS-IS. Buyer responsible for all inspections, C/O, smoke certificate & certifications. Buyer to complete due diligence. Seller/Current Owner does not represent and/or guarantee that all property information and details have been provided in this MLS Listing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
1.98 acresLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by JOHN MCLAIN• RE/MAX 365
Source:CJMLS #2201541R
Redfin Estimate
$431,664
$142K since sold in March 2022$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 24.8% lower than the average sale price ($574K) of 6 comparable homes.
Location! Location! Well built cape cod home on 1.98 acres in Beautiful Branchburg! Property used to be divided between Readington and Branchburg and now is 100% in Branchburg. Home is set back off of a quiet, tree lined road! This home offers a living room, kitchen, dining room, full bath, 2 bedrooms, office and a sun porch. HW floors in the LR and bedrooms as well as under the carpet in the DR. Newer furnace, well tank and HWH. Newer water filter and well pump. Roof approximately 8 or 9 years old. Sewer line available at the street, buyer would need to connect. Great home in a great area that needs someone to envision its potential! Estate sale, sold AS-IS. Buyer responsible for all inspections, C/O, smoke certificate & certifications. Buyer to complete due diligence. Seller/Current Owner does not represent and/or guarantee that all property information and details have been provided in this MLS Listing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,021 (+7.8%)
$208,800 + $170,700
$379,500
2024
$5,583 (+1.3%)
$208,800 + $143,500
$352,300
2023
$5,512 (−5.0%)
$208,800 + $100,700
$309,500
2022
$5,801 (−11.5%)
$208,800 + $85,800
$294,600
2021
$6,551 (+0.5%)
$208,800 + $85,800
$294,600
2020
$6,517 (+1.0%)
$208,800 + $101,100
$309,900
2019
$6,452 (+0.5%)
$208,800 + $95,300
$304,100
2018
$6,420 (+0.8%)
$207,900 + $91,500
$299,400
2017
$6,369
$207,900 + $89,200
$297,100
Tax history for 17 Gates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,021 (+7.8%)
$208,800 + $170,700
$379,500
2024
$5,583 (+1.3%)
$208,800 + $143,500
$352,300
2023
$5,512 (−5.0%)
$208,800 + $100,700
$309,500
2022
$5,801 (−11.5%)
$208,800 + $85,800
$294,600
2021
$6,551 (+0.5%)
$208,800 + $85,800
$294,600
2020
$6,517 (+1.0%)
$208,800 + $101,100
$309,900
2019
$6,452 (+0.5%)
$208,800 + $95,300
$304,100
2018
$6,420 (+0.8%)
$207,900 + $91,500
$299,400
2017
$6,369
$207,900 + $89,200
$297,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PLEASANT VIEW FARMS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,024
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 86,249
Legal Lot Number: 3.01
Legal Block Number: 15
Acres: 1.98
Zoning Code: LD
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BRANCHBURG TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 0500015 00003 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Holland Brook School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Readington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Hunterdon Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Branchburg, NJ • 08876
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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