NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Watchung Rd Short Hills, NJ 07078

Estimated Value: $2,515,443 - $2,999,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,167 Sq Ft
$447/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,680,000 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,376/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Deerfield Elementary School Rated A+
  • Skyline View
  • Atrium Room

About This Home

As of April 2020

This one-of-a-kind 6-bedroom mid-century modern home showcases design genius w/ an open floor plan throughout the expansive light filled space. Offering multiple entertaining options including a grand Living Room w/ exposed beams, 18' ceilings & wall to wall windows that overlook Western vistas & a beautifully landscaped, private property. An expansive Foyer w/ an indoor atrium welcomes you into this architecturally stunning home. The EIK boasts Sub-Zero appliances, a large center island & a separate breakfast area. The Dining Room is framed by picture windows & is perfect for your holiday entertaining. 4 BRs including a master suite w/ a sitting area, office, walk-in-closets & en-suite bath complete the 1st floor. The walk out lower level offers a game room, Rec Room, 2 add'll BR's & 2 BA's.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SHIRA ROST

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 10/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

SHIRA ROST

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 10/23/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,167 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Atrium Room
  • Storage Room
  • Skyline Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bidet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Deerfield Elementary School
  • Millburn Middle School
  • Millburn High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1612-04003-0000-00012-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Billiard Room

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,950

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1974
  • County Name: Essex
  • Exclusions: Refer to List
  • Street Number Display: 21
  • Directions: Right on Great Hills, left on Wildwood, right on Watchung
  • I D: 4940623
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 24
  • First Name: SHIRA
  • First Name3: SHIRA
  • Last Name: ROST
  • Last Name3: ROST
  • Office Phone: 287309
  • Office Phone3: 287309
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Refrigerator, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: SoakTub, Beam Ceilings, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Bidet, StallTub, Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Skylight, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Sitting Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Bidet, Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 5.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 22x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Breakfast
  • Other Room1 Dim: 13x9
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Atrium
  • Other Room2 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 36x26
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 9x14
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Living Room, Atrium, Dining Room, Bath Main, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6167
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Walkout, GameRoom, GarEnter, Storage Room, Maid Quarters, Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Phone: 973-376-8188

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Deck
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Pool-Outdoor

Schools

  • Elementary School: DEERFIELD
  • Middle School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Middle Jr High School: MILLBURN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: IRREG .6864AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 934700
  • Assessed Land Value: 758300
  • Assessment: 1693000
  • Lot Description: Skyline View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.69

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 31950
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1612-04003-0000-00012-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.902
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: DEERFIELD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2019
Closed on
Mar 31, 2020
Sold by
Berg Roger A and Berg Lucille A
Bought by
Schafer David M and Georgievna Yelina Yana
Seller's Agent
SHIRA ROST
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
SHIRA ROST
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$1,780,000
Sold Price
$1,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-5.62%
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$2,754,148

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,074,148
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,344,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Schafer David M $1,680,000 Prestige Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schafer David M $1,344,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2020 04/09/20 Sold $1,680,000 -5.6% $272 / Sq Ft
11/09/2019 11/09/19 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2019 10/23/19 For Sale $1,780,000 -- $289 / 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 $33,115 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2022 $32,895 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2021 $32,810 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2020 $32,607 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2019 $32,425 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2018 $31,951 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2017 $31,172 $1,693,000 $758,300 $934,700
2016 $33,219 $1,553,800 $567,700 $986,100
2015 $32,457 $1,553,800 $567,700 $986,100
2014 $37,824 $1,888,600 $567,700 $1,320,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3596707

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-04003-0000-00012