56 Richards Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
4 bd 2 ba Built 1942 Lot 6,970 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$575,000
Jan 31, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Sold | $575,000 | GardenState |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Listed | $589,900 | GardenState |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Sold | $350,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Listing removed | $360,000 | GardenState |
| Oct 5, 2016 | Price changed | $360,000 | GardenState |
| Sep 27, 2016 | Price changed | $369,000 | GardenState |
| Sep 8, 2016 | Price changed | $379,900 | GardenState |
| Aug 23, 2016 | Price changed | $388,900 | GardenState |
| Aug 4, 2016 | Listed | $395,000 | GardenState |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Sold | $207,500 | Public Record |
| Oct 1, 2011 | Listing removed | $299,999 | GardenState |
| Jul 16, 2011 | Price changed | $299,999 | GardenState |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Price changed | $328,000 | GardenState |
| Mar 16, 2011 | Listed | $355,000 | GardenState |
| Apr 13, 2009 | Sold | $178,500 | Public Record |
| Jul 13, 1993 | Sold | $132,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 28, 1987 | Sold | $145,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 1, 1983 | Sold | $50,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 1, 1980 | Sold | $50,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $13,632 |
| 2024 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $13,210 |
| 2023 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,906 |
| 2022 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,569 |
| 2021 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,489 |
| 2020 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,231 |
| 2019 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,148 |
| 2018 | $218,100 | $116,100 | $334,200 | $12,017 |
| 2017 | $199,900 | $116,100 | $316,000 | $11,129 |
| 2016 | $199,900 | $116,100 | $316,000 | $10,677 |
| 2015 | $199,900 | $116,100 | $316,000 | $10,535 |
| 2014 | $199,900 | $116,100 | $316,000 | $10,367 |
| 2013 | $199,900 | $116,100 | $316,000 | $10,241 |
| 2012 | $199,900 | $121,100 | $321,000 | $10,063 |
| 2011 | $199,900 | $121,100 | $321,000 | $9,556 |
| 2009 | $81,600 | $44,800 | $126,400 | $6,656 |
| 2008 | $81,600 | $44,800 | $126,400 | $6,389 |
| 2007 | $81,600 | $44,800 | $126,400 | $6,105 |
Property facts
Year built
1942
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
—
Lot size
6,970 sqft
ZIP code
08876
City
Somerville
Street
Richards Ave
Coordinates
40.56670, -74.58980
Frequently asked questions
When did 56 Richards Ave last sell?
56 Richards Ave most recently sold on Jan 31, 2024 for $575,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 56 Richards Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 56 Richards Ave (year 2025) is $334,200 with $13,632 in property tax.
How does 56 Richards Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 41.9% below the last sale price of $575,000.
When was 56 Richards Ave built?
56 Richards Ave was built in 1942.
How does 56 Richards Ave compare to others on Richards Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Richards Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Richards Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 56 Richards Ave?
56 Richards Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 6,970 sqft lot single_family.
Is 56 Richards Ave a flip candidate?
No — 56 Richards Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 56 Richards Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 56 Richards Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.3%
Implied 1-yr
-1.1%
2026 Q3
$585.5K
2026 Q4
$583.9K
ZIP 08876 — Median Price History + Forecast
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