NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 High Tor Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $1,430,000 - $1,579,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Last Sold June 01, 2021

Last sale price $1,145,000

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,826/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Custom Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of June 2021

This home is so incredible! EVERYTHING has been done for you, inside and out custom upgrades. Entering this home you will feel like you are in a magazine! Meticulous, amazing new designs; Top-of-the-line custom shaker cabinets with inset doors, Chef's kitchen with; Miele appliances include 36" fridge, 18" freezer plus a Miele steam oven. Wolf cooktop Rohl sink with Hans Grohe faucet. 2nd floor Master bath with Ming-green & dolomite marble tile/countertops, heated flooring, Toto toilet Groh fixtures including shower jets! 1st floor with a bedroom with full bath, a separate level studio room, kitchen, and 1/2 bath. Fabulous newer bathrooms; Finished lower level with fireplace and outside entrance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cherie A. Berger

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 03/16/2021

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Cherie A. Berger

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 03/16/2021

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Thermal Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

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
  • Standard Electricity
  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-07005-0000-00014-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,975

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: See agent
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • Street Number Display: 248
  • Directions: Hillcrest to Ridge to Left onto High Tor Dr
  • I D: 5029151
  • Modified: 2022-06-02
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: CHERIE A.
  • First Name3: CHERIE A.
  • Last Name: BERGER
  • Last Name3: BERGER
  • Office Phone: 973-310-6816
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-6816
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Rec Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Jennaire Type, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, OvnWElec, Washer, Water Softener-Own
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Security System, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Exercise Room, Rec Room, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x19
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x23
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x14
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Foyer
  • Other Room2 Dim: 15x17
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 25x30
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Level Rooms: Additional Bedroom
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, MudRoom, Office
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Phone: 973-310-6816

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, ConcBrd
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Private
  • 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: 492700
  • Assessed Land Value: 305000
  • Assessment: 797700
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Level Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 14
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.50
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 16975
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-07005-0000-00014-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.128
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Narayanan Krishna and Narayanan Van De
Bought by
Fan Liqi and Xiao Nan
Seller's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$1,135,000
Sold Price
$1,145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.88%
Current Estimated Value
$1,496,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$351,033
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$916,000
Outstanding Balance
$829,324
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$666,709

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Narayanan Krishna and Narayanan Van De
Bought by
Fan Liqi and Xiao Nan
Seller's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$1,135,000
Sold Price
$1,145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$916,000
Outstanding Balance
$829,324
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$666,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2004
Sold by
Spanos Patricia
Bought by
Narayanan Krishna and Van De Castle Kristin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$663,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
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
Fan Liqi $1,145,000 Land Title Services
Fan Liqi $1,145,000 Majestic Title Agency
Narayanan Krishna $829,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fan Liqi $916,000
Closed Fan Liqi $916,000
Previous Owner Narayanan Krishna $663,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Sold $1,145,000 +0.9% --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2021 03/19/21 For Sale $1,135,000 -- --
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
2025 $22,723 $1,234,900 $383,600 $851,300
2024 $22,723 $1,137,300 $351,500 $785,800
2023 $21,637 $1,060,100 $328,400 $731,700
2022 $21,554 $1,025,900 $318,900 $707,000
2021 $16,438 $811,200 $311,100 $500,100
2020 $16,975 $797,700 $305,000 $492,700
2019 $16,438 $792,200 $305,000 $487,200
2018 $15,556 $781,300 $296,100 $485,200
2017 $15,153 $765,700 $262,000 $503,700
2016 $15,005 $717,600 $262,000 $455,600
2015 $14,398 $679,800 $238,100 $441,700
2014 $13,946 $666,000 $238,100 $427,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cherie A. Berger

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cherie A. Berger

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (908) 410-0931

    32 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Cherie A. Berger
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3698159

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-07005-0000-00014

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

248 High Tor Dr, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 248 High Tor Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 16 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,496,033. This property was built in 1972. 248 High Tor 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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