NOT LISTED FOR SALE

640 Watchung Rd Bound Brook, NJ 08805

Estimated Value: $669,000 - $780,167

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Last Sold July 09, 2021

Last sale price $510,000

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,204/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Attic
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2021

Beautiful Custom Colonial with Gorgeous Curb Appeal. Located in Desirable Piedmont section. Features New Kitchen w/SS Appliances, Newer Stove & New Dishwasher & Granite Counters. Luxurious New Bath w/ heated floors. Newer Roof, 2 Zone Furnace & A/C, Attic Fan, New Sewer Line, New Driveway. Spectacular Sunny Living Room with Wet Bar & Fireplace. First floor offers Bedroom or an Office. Partially Finished Basement. Fantastic Professionally Landscaped Park like fenced in Yard with Patio and Underground Sprinklers & Privacy Fence. Conveniently located near train, bus, schools, highway's, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. A must see. Final and Best Due Monday, May 3 at Noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MARIA STAIKOPOULOS

BHHS FOX & ROACH Listed on: 04/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Spero

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,542

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lafayette Elementary School
  • Smalley Middle School
  • Boundbrook High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiator
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2704-00094-0000-00038-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,542

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Garage Refrigerator, Bar Refrigerator
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • Street Number Display: 640
  • Directions: Rt. 22 South on Mountain Ave Right on Piedmont, Left on Watchung
  • I D: 5054921
  • Modified: 2022-07-10
  • Number Images: 23
  • First Name: MARIA
  • First Name3: KATHLEEN
  • Last Name: STAIKOPOULOS
  • Last Name3: SPERO
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • In Law Suite: Yes
  • In Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Living Room
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Foyer
  • Other Room1 Dim: 10x9
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Breakfast
  • Other Room2 Dim: 14x9
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 17x11
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main
  • Phone: 908-753-4450

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Privacy Fence, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: LAFAYETTE
  • Middle School: SMALLEY
  • High School: BOUNDBROOK
  • High School: BOUNDBROOK
  • Middle Jr High School: SMALLEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 105X166
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 277300
  • Assessed Land Value: 129000
  • Assessment: 406300
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 38
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.40

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: 12542
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2704-00094-0000-00038-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.087
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: LAFAYETTE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2021
Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Huntsinger Richard J and Huntsinger Patricia R
Bought by
Velasquez Brandon
Seller's Agent
MARIA STAIKOPOULOS
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Spero
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$474,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
7.59%
Current Estimated Value
$732,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$222,292
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$459,000
Outstanding Balance
$418,273
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$312,125

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2012
Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Ruscetta Thomas and Caruso Claudia M
Bought by
Huntsinger Richard J and Huntsinger Patricia R
Seller's Agent
MARIA LEWIS
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
Sold Price
$426,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2000
Sold by
Petrichko Robert
Bought by
Ruscetta Thomas and Claidine Caruso

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,600
Interest Rate
8.5%
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
Velasquez Brandon $510,000 Foundation Ttl Llc East Brun
Huntsinger Richard J $426,000 None Available
Ruscetta Thomas $272,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Velasquez Brandon $459,000
Previous Owner Huntridger $32,400
Previous Owner Huntsinger Richard J $361,000
Previous Owner Ruscetta Claudine $100,000
Previous Owner Ruscetta Thomas $217,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Sold $510,000 +7.6% --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Sale $474,000 +11.3% --
12/14/2012 12/14/12 Sold $426,000 -- --
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
2024 $14,662 $646,200 $224,000 $422,200
2023 $14,412 $611,200 $199,000 $412,200
2022 $14,090 $566,300 $174,000 $392,300
2021 $12,828 $450,100 $149,000 $301,100
2020 $12,542 $406,300 $129,000 $277,300
2019 $12,828 $396,300 $119,000 $277,300
2018 $13,363 $400,800 $119,000 $281,800
2017 $14,435 $423,200 $119,000 $304,200
2016 $14,604 $431,300 $123,000 $308,300
2015 $14,714 $444,400 $123,000 $321,400
2014 $14,754 $430,400 $109,000 $321,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3707871

Garden State MLS

APN: 04-00094-0000-00038