NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Watchung Dr Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Estimated Value: $1,459,000 - $1,723,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2017

Last sale price $990,000 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,568/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • Mount Prospect Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2017

**NEW PRICE** Beautiful open floor plan that includes a 1st floor bedroom suite perfect for nanny or guests. Many updates, versatile decor and abundant natural light make this a great choice. The current owners expanded and updated the kitchen only two years ago; making this Cornell model second to none! Brand new kitchen appliances, updated furnace and air conditioners. Every closet outfitted by EZ Closets - you will love the master closet with a center island! The finished basement features many built-ins surrounding a wet bar, a half bath and all the technology for a media center. Exposed hardwood floors on the first level, soaring ceiling in the family room - with a great fireplace and a back stair case. The welcoming foyer leads to the formal living room, dining room as well as an office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Blanchard

BHHS FOX & ROACH Listed on: 06/04/2017

BHHS FOX & ROACH

Last Buyer's Agent

Ivy Wen

BHHS FOX & ROACH

BHHS FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,794

Year Built

  • Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned PRD5

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Mtprospect Elementary School
  • W Annin Middle School
  • Ridge High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Tap or Transfer Fee
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2702-10506-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,794

Year Built

Built in 2000 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Foyer Chandelier
  • Renovated Year: 2014
  • Street Number Display: 1
  • Directions: Rte 78 to Exit 33 toward Bernards, left on Allen Road to Sentinel Drive, house on the right, on corner of Watchung and Sentinel
  • I D: 4718759
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Patriot Ridge
  • First Name: JENNIFER A.
  • First Name3: IVY
  • Last Name: BLANCHARD
  • Last Name3: WEN
  • Office Phone: 908-580-5000
  • Office Phone3: 609-683-8520
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Refrigerator, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, JacuzTyp, Security System, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Powder Room, Storage Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Media Room
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Utility Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Office, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3800
  • Phone: 908-766-7500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Curbs
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Outdoor Pool, Association Pool
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Water Charge Extra, Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playground, Pool-Outdoor, Exercise Room, Jogging/Biking Path, Tennis Courts
  • Association Maintenance Fee: 35
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area

Schools

  • Elementary School: MTPROSPECT
  • Middle School: W ANNIN
  • High School: RIDGE
  • High School: RIDGE
  • Middle Jr High School: W ANNIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0.38AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 704600
  • Assessed Land Value: 361200
  • Assessment: 1065800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.38
  • Zoning: PRD5

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 20794
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2702-10506-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.951
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MTPROSPECT

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2017
Closed on
Aug 15, 2017
Sold by
Talasila Raj and Talasila Anu
Bought by
Chang Chinshi and Chang Syhsien
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Blanchard
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
Ivy Wen
BHHS FOX & ROACH
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-7.91%
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,565,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$575,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000
Sold by
Patriots Lp
Bought by
Talasila Raj and Talasila Anu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$409,600
Interest Rate
8.07%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chang Chinshi $990,000 Zwiren Title Inc
Talasila Raj $580,153 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chang Chinhsi $200,000
Open Chang Chinhsi $470,000
Closed Chang Chinhsi $100,000
Closed Chang Chinshi $540,000
Previous Owner Talasila Rajshekha $631,000
Previous Owner Talasila Raj $331,000
Previous Owner Talasila Raj $409,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Sold $990,000 -7.9% $261 / Sq Ft
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2017 06/04/17 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $283 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $21,448 $1,205,600 $283,100 $922,500
2023 $20,910 $1,108,700 $283,100 $825,600
2022 $19,559 $972,600 $283,100 $689,500
2021 $19,520 $925,100 $301,100 $624,000
2020 $19,359 $924,500 $301,100 $623,400
2019 $19,140 $941,000 $310,700 $630,300
2018 $19,324 $963,800 $315,200 $648,600
2017 $20,877 $1,049,600 $342,200 $707,400
2016 $20,794 $1,065,800 $361,200 $704,600
2015 $20,867 $1,089,100 $375,400 $713,700
2014 $20,752 $1,073,000 $305,200 $767,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3393497

Garden State MLS

APN: 02-10506-0000-00001