NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Watchung Ave Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $561,602 - $804,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 06, 2022

Last sale price $437,000

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,137/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2022

This beautiful 3 (possible 4) bedroom colonial located in desirable Watchung Boro has been tastefully updated throughout. This bright and airy home boasts gleaming hardwood floors (redone in 2016) and new crown molding. Kitchen includes a new KitchenAid refrigerator and Electrolux range. Completely renovated main bath. New electric. Newer gutters, water heater & sump pump. Possible 4th bedroom in the walk-up attic is 33 x 21 with 11 foot ceilings. Walk to restaurants and stores. Walk-out basement via bilco doors to patio. All Appliances included: Refrigerator, New Samsung Washer and Dryer, Weber BBQ (gas line). A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Quinn

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 03/24/2022

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

DIANA GUTIERREZ

ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-04901-0000-00003-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,332

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Stained Glass Window
  • Street Number Display: 438
  • Directions: 22 to Watchung Ave (near Johnston Drive intersection)
  • I D: 5137045
  • Modified: 2023-06-07
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: SEAN
  • First Name3: DIANA
  • Last Name: QUINN
  • Last Name3: GUTIERREZ
  • Office Phone: 973-310-6816
  • Attribution Contact: null
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 12x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Foyer
  • Other Room1 Dim: 8x5
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Attic
  • Other Room2 Dim: 33x21
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 14x8
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Storage Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 22x24
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Patio
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • 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: .22
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 109200
  • Assessed Land Value: 195700
  • Assessment: 304900
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 3
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.22

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: 6332
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-04901-0000-00003-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.146
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2022
Closed on
Jun 1, 2022
Sold by
Charles Langton Thomas and Charles Caitlin Rachel
Bought by
Abrego Carlos A Romero and Romero Marina D
Seller's Agent
Sean Quinn
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
DIANA GUTIERREZ
ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$437,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-2.89%
Current Estimated Value
$639,401

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$202,401
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.15%
Original Mortgage
$423,265
Outstanding Balance
$402,738
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,663

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2016
Sold by
Langton Mary Lane
Bought by
Langton Thoams Chales and Fitzpartick Rachel Caitlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Abrego Carlos A Romero $437,000 Fidelity National Title
Langton Thoams Chales $147,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Abrego Carlos A Romero $423,265
Previous Owner Langton Thoams Chales $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $437,000 -2.9% --
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2022 03/24/22 For Sale $450,000 -- --
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 $8,967 $490,700 $266,700 $224,000
2024 $8,967 $448,800 $242,000 $206,800
2023 $8,578 $420,300 $224,100 $196,200
2022 $6,694 $318,600 $205,400 $113,200
2021 $6,543 $304,900 $195,700 $109,200
2020 $6,333 $297,600 $189,900 $107,700
2019 $6,125 $295,200 $189,900 $105,300
2018 $5,846 $293,600 $189,900 $103,700
2017 $5,519 $278,900 $171,200 $107,700
2016 $5,771 $276,000 $171,200 $104,800
2015 $5,198 $257,200 $155,600 $101,600
2014 $5,039 $252,600 $154,100 $98,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Quinn

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sean Quinn

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (908) 377-7058

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Sean Quinn
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    DIANA GUTIERREZ

    ERA BONIAKOWSKI REAL ESTATE

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3771083

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-04901-0000-00003

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07060

438 Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 438 Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 24 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $639,401. This property was built in 1920. 438 Watchung Ave 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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