$875,000
PENDING

221 Old Somerset Rd Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated payment $5,693/month

Total Views 3,128
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Nestled on Over 2 Acres in the Watchung Mountains. This hidden gem blends timeless charm with sophisticated modern updates. Set on more than two private acres with sunny southern exposure, totally updated home is in pristine, move-in condition. The elegant living room features exquisite moldings and a wood-burning fireplace, while a cozy office with built-in bookshelves and a second fireplace offers a perfect spot to work or relax. The spacious family room opens to a deck, ideal for enjoying the serene surroundings. The sun-filled, newly renovated kitchen is a true delight, boasting stylish finishes and plenty of space for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an updated full bath, complemented by two additional bedrooms and another beautifully refreshed bathroom. The expansive basement offers a media/recreation room, gym, and workshop area, along with rough plumbing for a future full bath, large loft space over extra deep two car garage is ready for renovation, showcasing the thoughtful love and care reveals the pride of ownership throughout. some of outstanding updates: New Kitchen (2024), newer baths, upgraded whole house electrical system (2024), New roof with ridge vent, added soffit, gutter and gutter guards (2025), added moldings, all hardwood floors refinished (2024), updated basement and fireplaces renovated. new Washer & Dryer and more!, Deck and railing in front "As Is".

Listing Agent

Chris Joo

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL Brokerage Phone: 908-766-0085 Listed on: 11/01/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,246

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.2 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-07003-0000-00002-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,246

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Primary Style: Cape Cod
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Directions: Valley Rd to Cardinal, Rt to Old Somerset
  • I D: 5394900
  • Attribution Contact: 908-766-0085
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Library, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Skylight, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Dining L
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x23
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 24x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Porch
  • Other Room1 Dim: 07x08
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Loft
  • Other Room2 Dim: 24x17
  • Other Room2 Level: Second
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 24x10
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Utility Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Living Room, Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Loft

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Loft Storage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 2.20 AC
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 2.20

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 13246
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-07003-0000-00002-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.998
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Map

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $13,247 $720,900 $358,000 $362,900
2024 $13,247 $663,000 $328,000 $335,000
2023 $12,509 $612,900 $306,600 $306,300
2022 $12,472 $593,600 $297,600 $296,000
2021 $11,591 $574,600 $289,000 $285,600
2020 $12,019 $564,800 $283,300 $281,500
2019 $11,591 $558,600 $283,300 $275,300
2018 $10,929 $548,900 $277,800 $271,100
2017 $10,568 $534,000 $252,500 $281,500
2016 $10,992 $525,700 $252,500 $273,200
2015 $10,823 $511,000 $250,000 $261,000
2014 $10,529 $502,800 $250,000 $252,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $875,000 +23.2% --
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Sold $710,000 +13.6% -- View Prior Sale
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2023 02/14/23 For Sale $625,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $710,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $567,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3995807

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-07003-0000-00002