NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 Valley Rd Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $2,652,000 - $3,042,000

9 Beds
7.5 Baths
5,847 Sq Ft
$495/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2022

Last sale price $2,265,000 $387 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,012/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • 3.35 Acre Lot
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2022

LUXURY-PRIVACY-LOCATION IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL are paramount to this one-of-a-kind staycation residence with it's spectacular Main House, Renovated separate Carriage House, newly constructed 3-car heated garage w/ a fabulous Loft Apt above all situated on over 3 acres of stunning property. Renovated to the highest standards throughout, this property offers versatile flex living space for day-to-day open concept living, elegant entertaining spaces, tucked away options for multiple home offices, virtual learning, & guest quarters for extended visits w/ample pkg areas. This home ticks all the boxes! Enter from the wonderful wrap-around 'lemonade' porch to a grand Foyer where your journey begins. A high-end custom kitchen opens to the large family room overlooking courtyard property. The LUXE Master Suite w/marble bath offers access to a secluded deck w/views of exceptional sweeping lawns. Steeped with history, this home once known as Villa Elsinore, adds a pedigree to this circa 1901 estate. A series of updates & renovations by the current owners blended beautiful, period details w/modern amenities for today's lifestyle. A rare opportunity to enjoy your own country compound just 4 miles to Summit's Train Station & minutes to major highways, local airports & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Cannon

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Listed on: 07/11/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

SUSAN J TUCKER

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,511

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 3.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Carriage House
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room with entrance to outdoor space
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-07002-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,511

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Style: Carriage House, Custom Home, Extra House on Lot
  • Primary Style: Carriage House
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: See LA
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • Street Number Display: 601
  • Directions: Valley between Price Drive and Tuttle-stone pillars at entry with gate
  • I D: 5122245
  • Modified: 2023-07-13
  • Number Images: 1
  • First Name: KIM
  • First Name3: SUSAN J
  • Last Name: CANNON
  • Last Name3: TUCKER
  • Attribution Contact: null
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Fireplace, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: CookGas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Jennaire Type, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, OvnWElec, Washer, Water Filter, Water Softener-Own, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Beam Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, JacuzTyp, Security System, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Number Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 7.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 2, FamilyRm, Full Bath, Kitchen, SepEnter
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 31x17
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 22x21
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: SittngRm
  • Other Room1 Dim: 16x12
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 17x12
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room3 Dim: 18x14
  • Other Room3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Dim: 18x12
  • Other Room4 Level: Third
  • Other Level Rooms: Additional Bedroom, Loft
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Family Room, GarEnter, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, MudRoom, OutEntrn, Pantry, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Porch, SittngRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, RecRoom

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Carriage House, Deck, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Patio, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Fencing, Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling: 4 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling, Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural, OilAbIn
  • Heating: 4 Units, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Well
  • Water Heater: Gas, Oil

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 3.35 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 1692100
  • Assessed Land Value: 415200
  • Assessment: 2107300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 3.35
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 34511
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-07002-0000-00004-0000-
  • 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

Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Mah Realty Management Llc
Bought by
Shroff Neil and Shroff Lauren Lohse
Current Estimated Value
$2,893,264

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,092,563
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$800,701

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2022
Closed on
Jul 1, 2022
Sold by
Martino Barbara A and Martino Lauren
Bought by
Mah Realty Management Llc
Seller's Agent
Kim Cannon
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
SUSAN J TUCKER
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-5.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2018
Sold by
Martino Barbara A and Goodman Michelle E
Bought by
Martnio Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2011
Sold by
Martino Barbara A and Goodman Michelle E
Bought by
Martino Barbara A and Goodman Michelle E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2009
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Martino Barbara A and Goodman Michelle E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2009
Sold by
Keller Dean and Keller Elizabeth
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
Illes David M
Bought by
Keller Dean

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
Interest Rate
6.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1996
Sold by
Searles Linda
Bought by
Illes Dave and Illes Christel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1988
Sold by
Wellbrock Linda I
Bought by
Searles Linda I
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shroff Neil $3,000,000 Old Republic Title
Shroff Neil $3,000,000 Old Republic Title
Mah Realty Management Llc $2,265,000 Suburban Title Examiners
Mah Realty Management Llc $2,265,000 Suburban Title Examiners
Martnio Barbara A -- None Available
Martino Barbara A -- Afrm Title & Abstract Llc
Martino Barbara A $1,500,000 Multiple
Cartus Financial Corporation $1,550,000 First American Title Ins Co
Keller Dean $1,600,000 --
Illes Dave $725,000 --
Searles Linda I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shroff Neil $2,100,000
Closed Shroff Neil $2,100,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $450,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $642,550
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $450,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $300,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $300,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $705,000
Previous Owner Martino Barbara A $700,000
Previous Owner Keller Dean $1,000,000
Previous Owner Illes Dave $580,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Sold $2,265,000 -5.4% $387 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $410 / 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
2025 $43,169 $2,350,100 $535,000 $1,815,100
2024 $43,169 $2,160,600 $485,200 $1,675,400
2023 $41,698 $2,043,000 $453,400 $1,589,600
2022 $39,963 $1,902,100 $427,800 $1,474,300
2021 $45,223 $2,107,300 $415,200 $1,692,100
2020 $34,512 $1,621,800 $415,200 $1,206,600
2019 $34,057 $1,641,300 $415,200 $1,226,100
2018 $32,292 $1,621,900 $414,200 $1,207,700
2017 $32,616 $1,648,100 $394,400 $1,253,700
2016 $33,690 $1,611,200 $394,400 $1,216,800
2015 $32,943 $1,555,400 $375,500 $1,179,900
2014 $30,671 $1,464,700 $364,600 $1,100,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3795349

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-07002-0000-00004