NOT LISTED FOR SALE

277 Old Somerset Rd Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $2,838,208 - $3,414,000

8 Beds
10 Baths
11,000 Sq Ft
$288/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2019

Last sale price $1,995,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,847/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Home Theater
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home

About This Home

As of May 2019

STONE MANOR MAJESTY- Nestled in Watchung Mountains, designed for sumptuous entertaining in mind, 18 room custom home that are every bit as breathtaking, sits on park-like grounds contains heated pool &hot tub, cascading water fall, Open balconies with view punctuate the stately façade, ultimate luxury home with high end details has elevator runs all levels, open floor plan includes exotic wood floor, custom designed brass rail accents, mahogany & brass plugged and inlays, two story grand entrance offers sweeping curved stair case, leading to the gracious LR, DR, Library, Den, stunning Great Room anchored by towering stone fireplace, L-shape scrumptious kitchen is unique in design and features, there are 6 en-suites, In law apt-kitchenette and au-pair quarter, 5 fire places & wood burning stove, 6 HVAC 10 zone

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Joo

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL Listed on: 02/27/2019

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Last Buyer's Agent

Siu Wong

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,325

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Paver Block
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 11,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-07003-0000-00005-0001-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,325

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: C/O LBR
  • Street Number Display: 277
  • Directions: Valley Road to Price Drive, Right to Old Somerset Road, house on left.
  • I D: 4873879
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: CHRIS
  • First Name3: SIU Y.
  • Last Name: JOO
  • Last Name3: WONG
  • Office Phone3: 908-754-1500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Stove-Freestanding, Bedroom 1, Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Generator-Built-In, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closets, Intercom, Bar-Wet, Elevator, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, StallTub, Whirlpool, Steam, High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling
  • Number Rooms: 18
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Sitting Room, Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub, Steam
  • Bathrooms: 8.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Utility Room, GameRoom, Outside Entrance, Storage Room, Maid Quarters, Bath(s) Other, Rec Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Living Room, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 25x30
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x17
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 17x14
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 17x18
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Library
  • Other Room3 Dim: 19x16
  • Other Room3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 17x13
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Library, Den, Living Room, Pantry, Dining Room, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, SittngRm, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Utility Room, SittngRm, Storage Room, Exercise Room, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen, Media Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 11000
  • Phone: 908-561-5400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Heated
  • Roof Description: Built-Up, Imitation Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number Parking Spaces: 15
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Paver Block, On-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Elevator, Pool-Outdoor

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.5
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1567300
  • Assessed Land Value: 508300
  • Assessment: 2075600
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Mountain View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5.1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.50

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: 41325
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-07003-0000-00005-0001-
  • 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

Closed on
Sep 27, 2021
Sold by
Song Ping and Wu Hong Mei
Bought by
Song Ping and Wu Hongmei
Current Estimated Value
$3,165,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$922,576
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,212,263

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Lamparello Joni and Lamparello Samuel P
Bought by
Song Ping and Wu Hong Mei
Seller's Agent
Chris Joo
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
Buyer's Agent
Siu Wong
KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,995,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2008
Sold by
Brooks Geoffrey J and Widsten Brooks Patricia J
Bought by
Lamparello Joni

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Pinnacle Consolidated
Bought by
Brooks Geoffrey and Brooks Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,995
Interest Rate
8.24%
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
Song Ping -- Topnotch Title Services Inc
Song Ping $1,995,000 Title Authority Llc
Lamparello Joni $2,700,000 None Available
Brooks Geoffrey $1,800,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Song Ping $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lamparello Joni $1,000,000
Previous Owner Lamparello Joni $1,300,000
Previous Owner Brooks Geoffrey $999,995
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold $1,995,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
03/18/2019 03/18/19 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $181 / 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 $44,815 $2,243,000 $537,800 $1,705,200
2023 $43,375 $2,125,200 $507,400 $1,617,800
2022 $43,190 $2,055,700 $492,600 $1,563,100
2021 $42,347 $1,991,400 $482,900 $1,508,500
2020 $42,258 $1,985,800 $482,900 $1,502,900
2019 $42,347 $2,040,800 $482,900 $1,557,900
2018 $41,325 $2,075,600 $508,300 $1,567,300
2017 $42,101 $2,127,400 $498,400 $1,629,000
2016 $43,574 $2,083,900 $492,700 $1,591,200
2015 $47,719 $2,253,000 $615,800 $1,637,200
2014 $46,462 $2,218,800 $615,800 $1,603,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chris Joo

    KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

    (908) 581-7374

    54 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Chris Joo
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  • Siu Wong

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Siu Wong

    KL SOTHEBY'S INT'L. REALTY

    (908) 581-9593

    8 in this area

    254 Total Sales

    Siu Wong
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3534932

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-07003-0000-00005-01

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

277 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 277 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 27 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $3,165,052, approximately $287 per square foot. 277 Old Somerset 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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