NOT LISTED FOR SALE

143 Ridge Rd Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $949,971 - $1,022,000

2 Beds
4 Baths
2,699 Sq Ft
$369/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2020

Last sale price $662,500 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,611/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of January 2020

Reflecting it's European Villa styling, this custom crafted residence exudes luxury & the comforts of one-level living thru-out its light-filled Open & versatile interior. Resort-like backyard hosting Inground Pool on lush 1.5 ac. prop. w/ circular drive and utmost privacy. The welcoming expansive living area is highlighted by two Fire-places, while the semi-circular glass wall Dining Rm offers an elegant setting for formal dining. Chef's Kitchen, feat. custom cabinetry, equipped w/ LaCornue Stove & Sub-zero headlining it's top of the line appliances. Two Luxurious En-Suite Bedrooms, beautifully presented, Carrera Marble Master Ba & access to Pool area from the Guest Ste. Fin. lower level w/ Office, Lg. Recroom, Cedar Closet & Storage. Elegant, turn-key home, offering serene comfort, convenience & LOW TAXES

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARIA D. ILIEV

WEICHERT REALTORS Listed on: 08/14/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Szewcyk

C-21 CEDARCREST REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,725

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,699 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-04304-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,725

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home, Ranch
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier Excluded
  • Renovated Year: 2010
  • Street Number Display: 143
  • Directions: Rt. I-78 to Exit 40, South on Hillcrest Rd., to Ridge Rd., or Watchung Ci., to HIllcrest Rd., Right on Ridge, #143 on Left
  • I D: 4921929
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: MARIA D.
  • First Name3: JENNIFER
  • Last Name: ILIEV
  • Last Name3: SZEWCYK
  • Office Phone: 908-757-7780
  • Office Phone3: 973-227-7000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Water Softener-Own, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closets, JacuzTyp, Blinds, High Ceilings, Skylight
  • Number Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room, Office, Storage Room, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x17
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 21x16
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 23x15
  • Other Room2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 3: Storage Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 18x14
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, 2 Bedrooms, Foyer, GarEnter, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath Main, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2699
  • Phone: 908-757-7780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Storage Shed, Patio, Storm Door(s), Metal Fence, Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Lighting, Blacktop, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 339100
  • Assessed Land Value: 254900
  • Assessment: 594000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.50
  • Zoning: Residential

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11725
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-04304-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.991
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2019
Closed on
Feb 5, 2020
Sold by
Pines Allan and Pines Sherry Pines
Bought by
Cerqueira Carla and Gomes Alexandre
Seller's Agent
MARIA D. ILIEV
WEICHERT REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Szewcyk
C-21 CEDARCREST REALTY
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$662,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$136,500
-17.08%
Current Estimated Value
$995,743

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,243
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$466,505
Interest Rate
3.51%
Estimated Equity
$453,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1999
Sold by
Goldstein Arthur
Bought by
Pines Allan and Pines Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cerqueira Carla $662,500 --
Pines Allan $425,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cerqueira Carla $520,000
Closed Cerqueira Carla --
Previous Owner Pines Allan $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Sold $662,500 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
12/01/2019 12/01/19 Off Market $662,500 -- --
10/02/2019 10/02/19 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2019 08/14/19 For Sale $799,000 -- $296 / 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 $14,721 $736,800 $309,400 $427,400
2023 $14,179 $694,700 $289,200 $405,500
2022 $13,900 $661,600 $278,100 $383,500
2021 $12,326 $640,700 $257,500 $383,200
2020 $13,551 $636,800 $254,900 $381,900
2019 $12,326 $594,000 $254,900 $339,100
2018 $11,725 $588,900 $254,900 $334,000
2017 $11,490 $580,600 $233,800 $346,800
2016 $11,927 $570,400 $233,800 $336,600
2015 $11,524 $544,100 $222,700 $321,400
2014 $11,182 $534,000 $222,700 $311,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    MARIA D. ILIEV

    WEICHERT REALTORS

  • Jennifer Szewcyk

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Szewcyk

    C-21 CEDARCREST REALTY

    (973) 420-3379

    58 Total Sales

    Jennifer Szewcyk
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3580296

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-04304-0000-00007

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

143 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 143 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 14 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $995,743, approximately $368 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 143 Ridge Rd 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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