Scott Hobbs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(908) 332-8429
57 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$840,000 Price
163 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069
Watchung AreaEstimated Value: $812,000 - $952,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
--
Sq Ft
0.9
Acre Lot
About This Home
As of February 2025This home is located at 163 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 12 September 2024 and is currently estimated at $870,644. This property was built in 1955. 163 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
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY II Brokerage Phone: 908-664-1500 Listed on: 09/12/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL BUCCOLA
WESTFIELD REALTY SERVICE
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 39,204 Sq Ft Lot
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 12, 2024
Closed on
Feb 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Suselle Salermo
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY II
Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL BUCCOLA
WESTFIELD REALTY SERVICE
List Price
$769,900
Sold Price
$801,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,100
4.04%
Views
267
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$640,800
Outstanding Balance
$632,085
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$238,559
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 27, 2022
Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Dekanski
RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
5.26%
Views
69
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.81%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 1991
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 1989
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Watchung, NJ
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Scott Hobbs
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Michele Klug
Michele Klug
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE
(908) 883-3374
655 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$840,000 Price
-
Thomas Boniakowski
Thomas Boniakowski
ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE
(862) 341-4441
142 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$325,000 Price
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Donald Hansen
Donald Hansen
C-21 NEW BEGINNINGS
(908) 503-2639
61 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$652,100 Price
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Darren Tietsworth
Darren Tietsworth
RE/MAX Select
(908) 356-4259
66 Total Sales
2 in Watchung
$350K - $640K Price Range
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Tricia Himawan
Tricia Himawan
Weichert Realtors, Short Hills
(862) 292-9012
33 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$888,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $801,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $420,000 | Fidelity National Title | ||
| $215,000 | -- | ||
| $277,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $640,800 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2025 02/28/25 | Sold | $801,000 | +4.0% | -- | |
| 01/23/2025 01/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/12/2024 09/12/24 | For Sale | $769,900 | +83.3% | -- | |
| 02/08/2023 02/08/23 | Sold | $420,000 | +5.3% | $241 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/27/2022 12/27/22 | For Sale | $399,000 | -- | $229 / Sq Ft |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,642 | $795,500 | $354,600 | $440,900 |
| 2025 | $8,743 | $750,100 | $331,500 | $418,600 |
| 2024 | $8,743 | $437,600 | $300,800 | $136,800 |
| 2023 | $8,354 | $409,300 | $278,500 | $130,800 |
| 2022 | $8,908 | $424,000 | $255,400 | $168,600 |
| 2021 | $8,153 | $405,900 | $243,200 | $162,700 |
| 2020 | $8,435 | $396,400 | $236,100 | $160,300 |
| 2019 | $8,153 | $392,900 | $236,100 | $156,800 |
| 2018 | $7,775 | $390,500 | $236,100 | $154,400 |
| 2017 | $7,384 | $373,100 | $212,800 | $160,300 |
| 2016 | $7,703 | $368,400 | $212,800 | $155,600 |
| 2015 | $7,292 | $344,300 | $193,400 | $150,900 |
| 2014 | $7,071 | $337,700 | $191,500 | $146,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Suselle Salermo
Seller's Agent in 2025
Suselle Salermo
RE/MAX
(732) 945-8852
238 Total Sales
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M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
MICHAEL BUCCOLA
WESTFIELD REALTY SERVICE
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Robert Dekanski
Seller's Agent in 2023
Robert Dekanski
RE/MAX
(800) 691-0485
2,338 Total Sales
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Nick Homcy
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Nick Homcy
RE/MAX
(732) 382-0200
317 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3923721
APN: 21-04501-0000-00023
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