Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home offering 8 spacious rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms with a bran new roof (replaced on 7/27) in a desirable Somerset neighborhood. This move-in-ready residence features an inviting open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and generous living spaces designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The heart of the home is the stunning, fully updated eat-in kitchen featuring rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a custom mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and an abundance of storage and workspace. The expansive living and dining areas flow seamlessly together, creating the perfect setting for gatherings of any size. The home offers three well-appointed bedrooms and beautifully updated bathrooms with modern vanities, stylish tilework, and contemporary finishes. Additional living space provides flexibility for a family room, home office, recreation area, or guest accommodations. Step outside to a spacious backyard with a patio and plenty of room for entertaining, play, gardening, or future outdoor enhancements. The professionally landscaped exterior, covered front entry, attached garage, and oversized driveway add to the home's curb appeal and functionality. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, Rutgers University, major highways, and commuter routes, this exceptional home combines space, updates, and location in one outstanding package.
Charming 3 BR, 2 BA Split Level with Sunny Eat In Galley Kitchen with new cabibets, formica countertops, new stove, oven and DW with passthru to Mediterranean style formal DR. Bay window in LR. Den w/parquet floors. Partially finished basement with electric fireplace and bar area. American Home Shield Warranty Included.
Public Records
Feb 10, 1964
Sold
$21,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,628 (+13.5%)
$340,000 + $283,500
$623,500
2024
$9,365 (−0.3%)
$320,000 + $283,500
$603,500
2023
$9,390 (+3.3%)
$320,000 + $194,000
$514,000
2022
$9,093 (+9.1%)
$290,000 + $194,000
$484,000
2021
$8,336 (+0.1%)
$250,000 + $194,000
$444,000
2020
$8,325 (+1.4%)
$180,000 + $194,000
$374,000
2019
$8,206 (+3.4%)
$170,000 + $194,000
$364,000
2018
$7,939 (+20.8%)
$160,000 + $194,000
$354,000
2017
$6,573 (+2.8%)
$145,000 + $194,000
$339,000
2016
$6,392 (+10.4%)
$130,000 + $149,600
$279,600
2014
$5,790 (+5.6%)
$105,000 + $149,600
$254,600
2013
$5,482 (−8.4%)
$100,000 + $149,600
$249,600
2011
$5,985 (+4.8%)
$120,000 + $149,600
$269,600
2010
$5,712 (−4.0%)
$135,000 + $146,800
$281,800
2009
$5,950
$135,000 + $146,800
$281,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
80 ft.
Lot size
10,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,123
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,123
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Somerset County
APN
0800368 00019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
R-10
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-10 District is to provide for the continuance of single-family residential development on lots of 10,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
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
7/10 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Somerset, NJ • 08873
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26
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 44 Drake Rd
$678,112
$1,788 under list price of $680K
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