Seller's Agent in 2022
Amy DeVita
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(973) 809-0445
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
475 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069
Estimated Value: $842,000 - $987,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
--
Sq Ft
2.5
Acres
Highlights
- Skyline View
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Ranch Style House
- Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of July 2022Rare Opportunity! Prime location! This home is situated on a naturally beautiful private 2.5 acre property with sweeping winter NYC views in a highly sought after Watchung Mountain estate neighborhood! This inviting 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom ranch style home offers the convenience of single floor living. Features include attached garage, home office, mud room, fireplace, formal dining room, huge basement which could easily be finished, and more. The private screened porch is a lovely place to enjoy a cup of coffee overlooking the large fenced property. Secluded, yet surprisingly convenient to Routes 22, 78, shopping, and parks. Excellent potential to expand or build your dream home! Prime location, award-winning schools, don't miss this one! No known issues, but fireplaces , flue & generator are "As-is" Please wear mask and remove shoes or wear booties, when inside. One lane driveway shared w/ one neighbor- at top of driveway it Ts to independent driveways in front of home. 475 is on the right. TIP: Parking at house is very limited and a tight squeeze-w/ storage pod it holds 2 cars max. If possible, use add'l parking area gravel circular drive at bottom of driveway but does require about a 300' walk up the driveway. Please enter gravel circular drive and pull forward to furthest position - enabling first in/first out. Multiple offers: Please submit highest and best by Tues. 3/29 at 5:00PM
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,082
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 2.5 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Inside Entrance
- Shared Driveway
Property Views
- Skyline
- Mountain
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Siding
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- Dry Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room with entrance to outdoor space
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
- Workshop
- Storage Room
- Utility Room
- Home Gym
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- French Drain
Home Security
- Storm Doors
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Outbuilding
Schools
- Bayberry Elementary School
- Vally View Middle School
- Watchung High School
Utilities
- One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Standard Electricity
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Softener Leased
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06502-0000-00002-0000-
- Tax Block *
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2022
Closed on
Jun 13, 2022
Sold by
Cottrill and Richard
Bought by
Tran Man and Bridges-Tran Kristen
Seller's Agent
Amy DeVita
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Marrone
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$716,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
14.56%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,474
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$572,800
Outstanding Balance
$551,194
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,531
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 1996
Sold by
Hydahl Craig
Bought by
Cottrill Richard and Cottrill Carolyn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tran Man | $716,000 | Egg Thomas C | |
| Cottrill Richard | $358,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Tran Man | $572,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Cottrill Richard Z | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cottrill Richard Z | $415,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cottrill Richard | $340,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2022 07/15/22 | Sold | $716,000 | +14.6% | -- |
| 04/13/2022 04/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/26/2022 03/26/22 | For Sale | $625,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,608 | $681,100 | $476,900 | $204,200 |
| 2023 | $12,901 | $632,100 | $445,700 | $186,400 |
| 2022 | $12,451 | $592,600 | $432,600 | $160,000 |
| 2021 | $12,417 | $578,600 | $424,200 | $154,400 |
| 2020 | $12,083 | $567,800 | $417,800 | $150,000 |
| 2019 | $11,929 | $574,900 | $417,800 | $157,100 |
| 2018 | $11,341 | $569,600 | $413,700 | $155,900 |
| 2017 | $10,643 | $537,800 | $376,000 | $161,800 |
| 2016 | $11,040 | $528,000 | $376,000 | $152,000 |
| 2015 | $10,702 | $505,300 | $357,900 | $147,400 |
| 2014 | $10,485 | $500,700 | $357,900 | $142,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Claudia Marrone
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
(908) 393-8143
1 in this area
70 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3769433
APN: 21-06502-0000-00002
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