NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $1,276,000 - $1,585,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,182 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2018

Last sale price $890,000 $213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,582/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2018

Gorgeous 4 bedrooms custom home offering a dramatic, open floor plan! Beautifully designed this home boasts vaulted ceilings, plenty of skylites and lots of windows that stream in tons of light. First floor offers a master suite with dressing area and large master bath, two good size bedrooms sharing a nice size bath. The curved wood custom staircase leads to another bedroom with its own bath. The backyard is a real private oasis with large deck, in-ground pool surrounded by mature trees. Close to shopping and transportation to NYC. HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CRISTINA STOICESCU

M SQUARE REAL ESTATE Listed on: 10/26/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Grandison

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1.42 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Handicap Modified
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06502-0000-00005-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,143

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Style: Contemporary, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Contemporary
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Easements Description: driveway neig
  • Handicap Modified: Yes
  • Street Number Display: 525
  • Directions: Valley Rd to Valley Dr to right on Johnston Dr
  • I D: 4848302
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • First Name: CRISTINA
  • First Name3: PATRICIA
  • Last Name: STOICESCU
  • Last Name3: GRANDISON
  • Office Phone3: 908-561-5400
  • Attribution Contact: 908-561-5400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, OvnWElec, CookElec, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Water Softener-Own, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Beam Ceilings, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, Fire Extinguisher, Shades, Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector, Track Lighting
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 20x13
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x17
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Breakfast
  • Other Room1 Dim: 14x13
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, MudRoom, Foyer, 3 Bedrooms, GarEnter, Living Room, Pantry, Dining Room, Bath Main, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Phone: 908-561-5400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool-Outdoor
  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.42
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 551100
  • Assessed Land Value: 360200
  • Assessment: 911300
  • Easement: Yes
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.42

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 18143
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-06502-0000-00005-0000-
  • 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

Listed on
Oct 26, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Gelotte Karin and Teh Karin Gelotte Revocable Tr
Bought by
Kevin Ko Chun Fong
Seller's Agent
CRISTINA STOICESCU
M SQUARE REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Grandison
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$939,900
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-5.31%
Current Estimated Value
$1,435,483

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$545,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2009
Sold by
Gelotte Karin I and Gelotte Karl O
Bought by
The Karin Gelotte Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2000
Sold by
Andrykovitz Thomas
Bought by
Gelotte Karl and Gelotte Karin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1995
Sold by
Colby Milton
Bought by
Andryovitz Thomas

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1992
Sold by
Colby Milton S
Bought by
Colby Milton S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1990
Sold by
Colby Milton and Colby Joyce
Bought by
Colby Joyce
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
Kevin Ko Chun Fong $890,000 Weichert Title Agency
The Karin Gelotte Revocable Trust -- None Available
Gelotte Karl $875,000 --
Andryovitz Thomas $450,000 --
Colby Milton S -- --
Colby Joyce -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gelotte Karl $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $890,000 -5.3% $213 / Sq Ft
12/05/2018 12/05/18 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2018 10/26/18 For Sale $939,900 -- $225 / 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 $20,673 $1,034,700 $415,200 $619,500
2023 $19,916 $975,800 $388,000 $587,800
2022 $19,846 $944,600 $376,700 $567,900
2021 $19,030 $917,400 $369,300 $548,100
2020 $19,235 $903,900 $363,800 $540,100
2019 $19,030 $917,100 $363,800 $553,300
2018 $18,144 $911,300 $360,200 $551,100
2017 $17,862 $902,600 $327,400 $575,200
2016 $18,641 $891,500 $327,400 $564,100
2015 $18,187 $858,700 $311,700 $547,000
2014 $17,623 $841,600 $311,700 $529,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    CRISTINA STOICESCU

    M SQUARE REAL ESTATE

  • Patricia Grandison

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Patricia Grandison

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (908) 494-4865

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3511757

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06502-0000-00005

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

525 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 525 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 26 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,394,702, approximately $333 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 525 Johnston 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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