For sale

$899,999

Est. $5,729/mo —

•

1,631

sq ft

78 Falcon Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

About this home

Step back in time and experience the timeless charm of this 19th-century Colonial nestled on 5.66 picturesque acres. Rich in character and history, this 4-bedroom home features wide pine floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, and many architectural details. The unique layout includes a rear staircase, a loft area above one of the bedrooms, and a finished third floor offering flexible space for a home office, studio, playroom, or guest retreat. Surrounded by open land and natural beauty, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Enjoy easy access to local shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, many within walking distance. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Routes 206, 287, and 22, as well as convenient access to New York City. Just minutes away, vibrant downtown Somerville offers an array of acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and community events. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a highly desirable location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1846Year Built

5.66 acresLot Size

$552Price/Sq.Ft.

8 spacesParking

Listed by Nicolas DiMeglio • BHHS Fox & Roach - Princeton

•609-924-1600 (broker)

•wendy.merkovitz@foxroach.com (broker)

Listing updated: Jul 20, 2026 at 04:07pm

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2005746

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$5,729 per month

Principal and interest$4,730

Property taxes

$886

HOA dues

Home insurance

$112

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sunnymead Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Hillsborough Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Hillsborough High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

78 Falcon Rd · $899,999

Strong offer

$914K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $914K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 21 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Window treatments
Two fireplaces (wood; non-functioning)

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first upper level
One half bathroom on the main level
Total: one full bath, one half bath

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric oven/range

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Wood

Heating & cooling
Oil-fired hot water/baseboard heating with radiant and zoned systems
Window air conditioning units (electric)

Sale and tax history for 78 Falcon Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #NJSO2005746

Jun 19, 2026

Listed

$899,999

$552/sq ft

GSMLS #4034997

Jun 17, 2026

Listed

$899,999

$552/sq ft

+38

Step back in time and experience the timeless charm of this 19th-century Colonial nestled on 5.66 picturesque acres. Rich in character and history, this 4-bedroom home features wide pine floors, a cozy wood-burning stove, and many architectural details. The unique layout includes a rear staircase, a loft area above one of the bedrooms, and a finished third floor offering flexible space for a home office, studio, playroom, or guest retreat.Surrounded by open land and natural beauty, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Enjoy easy access to local shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, many within walking distance. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Routes 206, 287, and 22, as well as convenient access to New York City. Just minutes away, vibrant downtown Somerville offers an array of acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and community events. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a highly desirable location.

GSMLS #4035005

Jun 17, 2026

Listed

$899,999

$552/sq ft

+40

A 19th century colonial home sits on this property. It is surrounded by open land and natural beauty, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Enjoy easy access to local shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, many within walking distance. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Routes 206, 287, and 22, as well as convenient access to New York City. Just minutes away, vibrant downtown Somerville offers an array of acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, entertainment, and community events. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a highly desirable location.

CJMLS #2617859R

Jun 17, 2026

Listed

$899,999

$552/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 25, 1997

Sold

$219,400

$135/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 20, 1993

Sold

$207,500

$127/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1984

Sold

$85,000

$52/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 1, 1980

Sold

$133,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,637 (+11.0%)

$326,600 + $171,400

$498,000

2024

$9,586 (+8.2%)

$306,600 + $173,400

$480,000

2023

$8,862 (+1.3%)

$291,600 + $155,700

$447,300

2022

$8,744 (+3.0%)

$266,600 + $145,000

$411,600

2021

$8,488 (−1.8%)

$246,600 + $145,000

$391,600

2020

$8,644

$216,600 + $144,900

$361,500

2019

$8,650 (+3.3%)

$216,600 + $146,000

$362,600

2018

$8,370 (+0.3%)

$201,600 + $158,200

$359,800

2017

$8,341 (+1.2%)

$186,600 + $159,400

$346,000

2016

$8,246 (−3.9%)

$181,600 + $163,800

$345,400

2014

$8,579 (+2.7%)

$176,600 + $164,800

$341,400

2013

$8,357 (+3.3%)

$201,600 + $166,000

$367,600

2011

$8,094 (−10.6%)

$201,600 + $169,500

$371,100

2010

$9,050 (+2.7%)

$201,600 + $169,500

$371,100

2009

$8,814

$132,000 + $158,900

$290,900

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.66 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,631

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,631

Year built

1800

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Somerset County

APN

1000141 00009 03

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

Residential District

The purpose of the R Residential Districts is to establish a distribution of population density throughout the Township in relation to existing and prospective facilities, a convenient street system, employment areas and reasonable predictability of population growth. The standards are intended to offer maximum flexibility in site design and the selection of dwelling unit types in order to offer a balanced housing pattern attractive to all income and age segments of the community as part of the Township's fair share of meeting the region's low- and moderate-income housing need. In each of these districts, development design may follow either standard subdivision of lots or cluster zoning or, in the RS, R, R1, R2, CR, AH, RCA and PD Districts, utilize the planned development provisions of this chapter.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Hillsborough, NJ • 08844

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.1 hrs

5.2 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 78 Falcon Rd

$879,184

$21K under list price of $900K

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,307 per month, based on comparable rentals

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