$1,099,000

1178 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated payment $7,390/month

Total Views 3,810
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$440 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

GREAT FIND on the famous Johnston Drive...come and see this wonderful Mid Century Modern Home perfectly nestled in the serene setting of the Watchung Hills. This rare gem offers a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this move-in ready home is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Host unforgettable gatherings on the spacious deck or the private patio, surrounded by nature and tranquility. Lovingly maintained by its current owners for the past 16 years, this home has seen many thoughtful updates including a switch from septic to city sewer for added peace of mind. One of its standout features is a unique heating system that continues to work even during power outages tested and proven during Superstorm Sandy! In the winter time cozy up in front of your favorite fireplace in the Living room or in the Master Bedroom...wonderful wood burning fp!! Come and see it for yourself, you will feel right at home !

Listing Agent

Greg Fulop

HOWARD HANNA RAND REALTY Brokerage Phone: 908-587-0090

HOWARD HANNA RAND 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

Schools

  • Bayberry Elementary School
  • Vally View Middle School
  • Watchung High School

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

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Contemporary
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Street Number Display: 1178
  • Directions: Valley Road to Hill Hollow Rd left onto Johnston Drive. OR Bonney Burn to Johnston
  • I D: 5358492
  • Modified: 2025-05-24
  • Number Images: 40
  • Attribution Contact: 908-587-0090
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Area: Dining L
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vertical Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Description: Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural, Wood
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: BAYBERRY
  • Middle School: VALLY VIEW
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Middle Jr High School: VALLY VIEW

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 357200
  • Assessed Land Value: 451800
  • Assessment: 809000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Mountain View, Skyline View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.40
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14859
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-06403-0000-00006-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.998
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $440 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3964540

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06403-0000-00006

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

1178 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ

Homes for Sale in Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 1178 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 and is currently priced at $1,099,000, approximately $439 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.

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