$1,399,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM

70 Friar Ln Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated payment $9,285/month

Total Views 1,390
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,381 Sq Ft
$319 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • In Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Home
  • Fireplace in Bathroom

About This Home

Discover this grand scale, showstopping custom Tudor-style residence nestled in a premier cul-de-sac, blending timeless charm with modern updates and boasting elegant four fireplaces, this home offers enduring curb appeal, and layout designed for both impressive entertaining and everyday comfort. Step into a dramatic two-story foyer leading to an expansive living room with fireplace and formal dining room, both showcasing elegant finishes and scenic views of the tree-lined street. Spectacular family room with fireplace, flooded with natural light from wall-to-wall French doors, access to patio in back and enclosed porch overlooking private green wonderland, Splendid, oversized kitchen is updated with beautiful cabinet, spacious eating area with fireplace and indoor grill, huge walk-in pantry and center island, space for warm and memorable gatherings. Enjoy the flexibility of front and rear staircases leading to the second floor. Upstairs, the generously sized primary suite includes a beautifully onyx tile full bath, steam shower. Three additional bedrooms and updated full bath has extra-large shower with skylight & fireplace, versatile fifth room is perfect as an additional bedroom/den or office, The finished basement offers rec room, game room, full bath, and flexible space for gym etc. Totally private backyard with screened porch overlooking the private pool area is perfect for summer entertaining. This community with top school system with easy access to NYC and Airport!

Last Listed By

Chris Joo

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL Brokerage Phone: 908-766-0085 Listed on: 05/28/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
    1:00 to 3:00 pm
    5/31/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    5/31/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,323

Year Built

  • Built in 1976 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 4,381 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Powder Room
  • Fireplace in Bathroom
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

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
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06905-0000-00044-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,323

Year Built

Built in 1976 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Tudor, Custom Home
  • Primary Style: Tudor
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Year Built Description: Approximate, Renovated
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Lighting in DR
  • Renovated Year: 2015
  • Street Number Display: 70
  • Directions: Valley Road to Elsinore, Left to Sherwood, Rt to Friar Lane
  • I D: 5351865
  • Modified: 2025-05-29
  • Number Images: 49
  • Attribution Contact: 908-766-0085
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bathroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Wall Oven(s) - Gas, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, Walk-In Closet
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower, Stall Shower And Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, GameRoom, Great Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 28x20
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 24x15
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 24x15
  • Other Room1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 2: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room2 Dim: 16x12
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 25x15
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Game Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 26x14
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, GarEnter, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room, Screened
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Den
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4381

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Patio, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, In-Ground Pool
  • Roof Description: Imitation Slate

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • 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: 1.50 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 792500
  • Assessed Land Value: 429700
  • Assessment: 1222200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Mountain View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 44
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.50

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 22323
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-06905-0000-00044-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 1.998
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $22,324 $1,117,300 $393,800 $723,500
2023 $21,382 $1,047,600 $361,200 $686,400
2022 $21,302 $1,013,900 $350,700 $663,200
2021 $20,051 $980,500 $340,500 $640,000
2020 $20,593 $967,700 $337,000 $630,700
2019 $20,051 $966,300 $349,500 $616,800
2018 $19,169 $962,800 $348,200 $614,600
2017 $19,038 $962,000 $325,400 $636,600
2016 $19,873 $950,400 $325,400 $625,000
2015 $19,873 $938,300 $325,400 $612,900
2014 $19,319 $922,600 $325,400 $597,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $319 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $987,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $789,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3965598

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06905-0000-00044