88 Emerson Rd
Somerset, NJ 08873
$649,900

$2,864/mo at 6.15%
This home comes with a lower rate
About this home

Welcome to this updated ranch on a mature, tree lined street with a fully finished walkout basement with the secondary kitchenette. Step inside and immediately notice the warmth and modern touches that carry throughout the home. The main level features brand-new flooring flowing through the spacious living areas and into all three sizable bedrooms. The fully renovated kitchen shines with crisp white cabinetry, newer appliances, quartz countertops, and a stylish subway tile backsplash ready for everyday meals or entertaining. Convenience is built in with first-floor laundry, direct access to your attached two-car garage, and a bright sunroom overlooking the backyard, ideal for morning coffee or casual gatherings.The fully finished walkout basement expands your living space and offers incredible versatility. Here you'll find a large open recreation area, an beautiful full bathroom, and a secondary kitchenette with cabinetry, sink, and countertop plus room to add a fridge, making it perfect for hosting guests or creating a separate live in area. Outside, enjoy your own retreat with a generous patio, an above-ground pool for summer fun, and a private backyard that backs up to tranquil woods for year round views and extra privacy.

Home features
3 bedroom
2 bathroom
1,750 sqft
0.5 acres
Built in 1958
Single Family
2-car garage
A/C
Fireplace
See your savings
Interest rate
6.15% 3.1%
Monthly total
$2,864 $2,620
Loan term
25 y 3 mo

Lifetime savings
$73,904
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Feb 06, 2026 10:19 am
Listing agent: ROBERT WEBB
Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX SUPREME, (908) 213-2828
Details provided by GARDENSTATEMLS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #4004805
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