** Accepted Offer - Showing for backup only ** OWN A PIECE OF LIVING HISTORY with this Blackwells Mills canal house, built in 1835. This colonial home blends historic character with modern convenience and is a notable example of Delaware and Raritan Canal architecture. This home showcases timeless design and features a classic faade, narrow-plank hardwood floors on the main level, and wide-plank hardwood floors upstairs. The first floor includes a living, dining, or creative studio gathering room. The compact yet functional kitchen offers counter space, a sink, and a refrigerator. A working wood stove adds warmth and character. Upstairs, in addition to the main bedroom, a second room is ideal for a home office or studio. The fully fenced backyard is great for sitting by a fire pit or watching your pets romp and play. A large deck off the kitchen is perfect for morning coffee or dinner outside on a warm evening. A detached one-car garage and an additional driveway space provide convenient parking and storage. The garage is perfect for a car enthusiast or someone who enjoys a workshop. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the home's location 100 yards from the 3,000-acre Six Mile Run Park, ideal for biking, walking, and running. The nearby D&R Canal towpath offers a scenic route for walking or cycling along the historic canal. With proximity to Rutgers University, this home is ideally situated for those seeking a combination of history, nature, and modern living. The home is in move-in condition. Recent updates include Hardi-plank siding, newer leaders and gutters, new masonry work to the steps & stairwell to the basement, a replaced septic system, well pump, and modern mini-split heating and cooling systems for year-round comfort. Whether you're an artist, history enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the charm of a well-maintained historic property, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of New Jersey's rich heritage.
Sold for $353,000 on 07/29/25
$353,000
180 Blackwells Mills Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1835
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$353,100 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$2,710 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 03:36pm
Listed by:
MARY L. CHURCHILL,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-494-7700,
BARRY LASNER,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2561496M

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower and Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Galley Type
Living room
- Area: 375
- Dimensions: 25 x 15
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Auxiliary Electric Heat, Baseboard Electric
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen, Living Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, None
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 100x100
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 08000590100014
- Zoning: CP
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1835
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Somerset
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$353,100