Does Somerville, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Somerville, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Somerville, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Somerville, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Somerville, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is parking easy in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are yards well-kept in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say car is needed

Is Somerville, NJ quiet?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Somerville, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Somerville, NJ?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's wildlife

What is 159 Fairview Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ is $764,400 .

What is the price history for 159 Fairview Ave?

159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ last sold for $155,000 in January 1996.

Is Somerville a buyer's or seller's market?

Somerville is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Somerville?

Residents describe Somerville, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Somerville, NJ .

How big is the lot at 159 Fairview Ave?

The lot at 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ is about 1.7 acres .

Does 159 Fairview Ave have parking?

Yes, 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$764,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,900 sqft (on 1.74 acres)

159 Fairview Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Est. Refi. Payment $5,242/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 29, 1996 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$764K

Since last month

$28K (-3.5%)

Since last year

$13K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$609K (+393.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +92% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$764K
August 2026	$763K
July 2026	$792K
June 2026	$809K
May 2026	$794K
April 2026	$773K
March 2026	$769K
February 2026	$743K
January 2026	$747K
2025
December 2025	$742K
November 2025	$753K
October 2025	$729K
September 2025	$742K
August 2025	$752K
July 2025	$752K
June 2025	$770K
May 2025	$761K
April 2025	$751K
March 2025	$741K
February 2025	$756K
January 2025	$755K
2024
December 2024	$740K
November 2024	$727K
October 2024	$754K
September 2024	$753K
August 2024	$768K
July 2024	$765K
June 2024	$762K
May 2024	$752K
April 2024	$741K
March 2024	$722K
February 2024	$708K
January 2024	$683K
2023
December 2023	$684K
November 2023	$711K
October 2023	$703K
September 2023	$710K
August 2023	$692K
July 2023	$704K
June 2023	$676K
May 2023	$672K
April 2023	$652K
March 2023	$635K
February 2023	$612K
January 2023	$594K
2022
December 2022	$599K
November 2022	$607K
October 2022	$615K
September 2022	$623K
August 2022	$634K
July 2022	$636K
June 2022	$637K
May 2022	$633K
April 2022	$619K
March 2022	$606K
February 2022	$592K
January 2022	$581K
2021
December 2021	$584K
November 2021	$583K
October 2021	$584K
September 2021	$586K
August 2021	$587K
July 2021	$588K
June 2021	$571K
May 2021	$556K
April 2021	$547K
March 2021	$521K
February 2021	$499K
January 2021	$500K
2020
December 2020	$502K
November 2020	$498K
October 2020	$496K
September 2020	$394K
August 2020	$428K
July 2020	$438K
June 2020	$443K
May 2020	$441K
April 2020	$454K
March 2020	$481K
February 2020	$483K
January 2020	$482K
2019
December 2019	$485K
November 2019	$482K
October 2019	$483K
September 2019	$481K
August 2019	$451K
July 2019	$421K
June 2019	$435K
May 2019	$486K
April 2019	$489K
March 2019	$491K
February 2019	$509K
January 2019	$480K
2018
December 2018	$455K
November 2018	$435K
October 2018	$442K
September 2018	$439K
August 2018	$429K
July 2018	$426K
June 2018	$431K
May 2018	$424K
April 2018	$436K
March 2018	$428K
February 2018	$426K
January 2018	$417K
2017
December 2017	$425K
November 2017	$447K
October 2017	$438K
September 2017	$401K
August 2017	$405K
July 2017	$364K
June 2017	$368K
May 2017	$396K
April 2017	$410K
March 2017	$395K
February 2017	$394K
January 2017	$409K
2016
December 2016	$397K
November 2016	$384K
October 2016	$391K
September 2016	$398K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
451 E Main St, Somerville, NJ	0.23	Single-Family Home	$600,000	09/25/25	5	2	2,060
71 Central Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.30	Single-Family Home	$525,000	01/28/26	4	2.5	1,488
35 Grant Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.18	Single-Family Home	$505,000	06/18/26	5	6	-
459 E Main St, Somerville, NJ	0.25	Single-Family Home	$640,000	11/05/25	4	3	-
34 Steele Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.29	Single-Family Home	$699,000	12/19/25	4	3	-
85-87 Fairview Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.18	Single-Family Home	$725,000	11/14/25	6	3	-
420 William St, Somerville, NJ	0.61	Single-Family Home	$810,000	06/29/26	4	3.5	2,273
18 S Clark Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.19	Single-Family Home	$421,000	09/16/25	3	2	-
121 S Bridge St, Somerville, NJ	0.84	Single-Family Home	$525,000	11/21/25	5	3	2,912
95 Southside Ave, Somerville, NJ	0.67	Single-Family Home	$499,550	06/15/26	4	2	1,600

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
10 Haynes St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.04	$577,800	3	2	-	Off Market
14 Haynes St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.06	$530,100	3	1	-	Off Market
11 Haynes St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.06	$495,800	3	1	-	Off Market
366 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.05	$525,000	3	2	-	Recently Sold
5 Haynes St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.06	$686,900	3	3	-	Off Market
335 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.10	$580,200	3	2	-	Off Market
381 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.10	$581,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
385 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.12	$752,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
85-87 Fairview Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.18	$725,000	6	3	-	Recently Sold
68 Grant Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.15	$644,900	3	2	-	Off Market
58 Grant Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.15	$740,800	3	2	-	Off Market
281 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876	0.20	$849,000	6	6	2,142	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1976

1.74 acre lot

3,900 sqft

$196/sqft

About this House

Renovated & updated Colonial on almost 2 private wooded acres.Spacious rooms with refinished hardwood floors;Formal Living Room & Dining Room; huge fully equipped eat-in Kitchen with center island;...

159 Fairview Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,900 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It last sold for $155,000 on Jan 29, 1996. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $764,400, with a rent estimate of $5,469/month.

Home Details for 159 Fairview Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Community
Units in Building: 4

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.74 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 2, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$499,000
Aug 16, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$499,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$509,000
Jan 29, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$155,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$10,697	$270,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Somerville

Last updated July 2026

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Around this home

Van Derveer Elementary School
PK-5
Public
745 Students
Somerville Borough School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our son attended VDV from kindergarten to fifth grade. All of the teachers gave him and the other students the love and the attention needed to make their education experience outstanding. The curriculum was exactly what our son needed, and if there were any adjustments required, the faculty made the required adjustments. Me. Reavy and Mrs. Hayes (when she was there) both provided exemplary care and service for the entire school.
Parent Review
5y ago
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What Locals Say about Somerville

At least 153 Trulia users voted on each feature.

90 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
84 % Say streets are well-lit
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
75 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
71 % Say yards are well-kept
69 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say car is needed
56 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say there are community events
43 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jennifer Donnelly
Resident
7mo ago
"My job is only ½ mile away from my home so I can walk whenever I need/want to. The train station is also just ½ mile away so I have often walked to and from the station whenever I go into the city. "
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Frank Piccirillo
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9mo ago
"Downtown is vibrant and everything you need is within a ten minute drive. And proximity to NYC, Philly, Poconos, and the shore. "
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Bethyh
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10mo ago
"Downtown Somerville alliance hosting holiday events that are more than just in the summer. There is such a community where you actually know your neighbors. "
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Bethyh
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11mo ago
"Block party and all the planned festivals downtown Somerville such as car night, movie nights, and artisan markets "
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Jennifer Donnelly
Resident
1y ago
"At this point, nothing! It used to be perfect here. Now there are WAY too many people making it hard to park even with parking lots/garages. Housing prices are sky high making it nearly impossible for a single income person like myself to find a decent apartment to rent. Forget about ever being able to buy a home here. I love living here but I will eventually be priced out and will have to move somewhere less desirable but more affordable. "
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Beln Gardiazabal
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1y ago
"Is a very quite place and the downtown has many interesting places for food specially, I like it this neighborhood "
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John Whelan
Resident
2y ago
"There are constant events for families to partake in throughout the year. Fairs, outdoor movies, bands. "
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John Whelan
Resident
2y ago
"There’s plenty of sidewalks, trails, and parks to take your dog to. Lots of the businesses in town are dog friendly. "
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Tonisha L.
Resident
6y ago
"There are plenty of Shopping centers and supermarkets are very close by and so is New Jersey transit"
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Tonisha L.
Resident
6y ago
"I walk with my daughters too and from school or I would drive my car to work. I’m able to get into the city with public transportation but I don’t need it "
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Chrisfoulds12
Resident
6y ago
"Best town I ever lived in so amazing here. Would suggest it to anyone to live here. Main Street here is amazing great shops and restaurants "
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Dolly Y.
Resident
6y ago
"Nearby downtown almost walkable. Also secure neighborhood. Beautiful parks and many good restaurants and mall are near "
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Carol
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6y ago
"Somerville has lots of parks and family friendly things to do. It’s a safe and welcoming town that offers a sense of community."
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Maria A.
Resident
6y ago
"Lived here all my life, love it here. Now raising my son here. Lots of parks, and can get around everywhere on foot if needed, I like to take advantage when the weather is nice "
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Alizanette R.
Resident
6y ago
"Walking to the Center of town events, especially the fairs. Close to food stores, pharmacies and hospital and mall."
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Dolly Y.
Resident
6y ago
"Friendly neighborhood and clean roads. Peace and great connectivity of public transportation like train and bus services etc"
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Trulia User
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived in Somerville for 3 years and have had mostly good experiences. The events downtown provide a sense of community and people are mostly friendly."
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Benito G.
Resident
6y ago
"In the summer, there are movie showings on division street. There are also frequently fairs, food trucks, or other events that take place on Main Street in the spring, summer, and fall."
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Erica C.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived in Somerville for 6 years it’s a wonderful town. Peace, quiet, friendly community, walking distance to stores close to major highways "
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Jeanniemalinowski
Resident
6y ago
"Very friendly clean and neighborly safe Kid friendly a lot of community activities and very patriotic "
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Trulia User
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood for four years. Everyone is very friendly and everything you need is close"
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JEP
Resident
7y ago
"About 15 minutes AGAINST traffic 👍 getting on and off main roadways can be a bit of a mess at merges; god help you if you get stuck behind a school bus. "
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Lauren H.
Resident
7y ago
"Wonderful walkable lifestyle in Somerville. Great parks, vibrant downtown, and amazing sense of community. Love our unique diverse little town."
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Enriqueguzman04
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"its a great family oriented community . great school but no school buses at all. somerville used to have school buses. "
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Jules
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8y ago
"I live 10 min walk to the train station. also a few blocks from 22, 206 and accessible to other major roads. "
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Fairview Ave

What is 159 Fairview Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ is $764,400.
What is the price history for 159 Fairview Ave?
159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ last sold for $155,000 in January 1996.
Is Somerville a buyer's or seller's market?
Somerville is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Somerville?
Residents describe Somerville, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Somerville, NJ.
How big is the lot at 159 Fairview Ave?
The lot at 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ is about 1.7 acres.
Does 159 Fairview Ave have parking?
Yes, 159 Fairview Ave in Somerville, NJ has on-site parking.