$950,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

1178 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,786 Sq Ft
1.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$532 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 1178 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 and is currently priced at $950,000, approximately $531 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 1178 Johnston Dr is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Bayberry Elementary School, Valley View School, and Watchung Hills Regional High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Fulop

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-587-0090 Listed on: 07/10/2025

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Doliner

WEINIGER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,859

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Vertical Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06403-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,859

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1962
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Street Number Display: 1178
  • I D: 5370623
  • Modified: 2025-08-30
  • Number Images: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 908-587-0090
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2010
Sold by
Plikaitis Jurgis and Plikaitene Kristina
Bought by
Kharkovski Guennadi and Danchina Lyudmila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2008
Sold by
Garavaglia Paul and Garavaglia Susan
Bought by
Plikaitis Jurgis and Plikaitene Kristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1991
Sold by
Hockman Frances H and Hockman William
Bought by
Garavaglia Paul and Garavaglia Susan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $580,000 Multiple
Deed $687,000 Weichert Title Agency
Deed $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $130,000 New Conventional
Closed $130,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $950,000 -3.9% $532 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $989,000 -- $554 / 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 $14,859 $743,700 $414,000 $329,700
2023 $14,185 $695,000 $387,000 $308,000
2022 $14,144 $673,200 $375,600 $297,600
2021 $13,272 $655,500 $368,300 $287,200
2020 $13,745 $645,900 $362,800 $283,100
2019 $13,272 $639,600 $362,800 $276,800
2018 $12,581 $631,900 $359,200 $272,700
2017 $12,064 $609,600 $326,500 $283,100
2016 $12,571 $601,200 $326,500 $274,700
2015 $12,225 $577,200 $310,800 $266,400
2014 $11,913 $568,900 $310,800 $258,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3974315

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06403-0000-00006