72 Hillcrest Rd Watchung, NJ 07069
Estimated payment $4,390/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
- Formal Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
Welcome to the well maintained home located near the heart of Watchung! Once you enter this home and see the charm of this home, you will fall in love. The wood floors run through your living room and dining room. There are so many windows letting in a ton of natural light and there is a large fireplace that gives this space a ton of warmth. In the back you have your kitchen with full height cabinet, plenty of storage and stainless steel appliances. You have two sizable bedrooms on the first floor and a neutral full bathroom! On the second floor you have two more bedrooms and another updated full bath and a massive walk in closet with plenty of extra storage! The basement is fully finished and has a lot of different uses depending on your needs. In the back you have extra parking and a detached garage but also have an extra bonus space attached to the garage. It can be used as a workout studio, an office, a playroom or whatever your imagination can come up with! You have a large backyard space that offers privacy and is perfect for summer.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,046
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Additional Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Tudor Architecture
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Tile
Interior Spaces
- 1,501 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Storage Shed
Schools
- Bayberry Elementary School
- Vally View Middle School
- Watchung High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Standard Electricity
- Well
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener is Owned
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2721-04301-0000-00006-0000-
- Tax Block *
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $9,047 | $495,300 | $274,000 | $221,300 |
| 2024 | $9,047 | $452,800 | $248,500 | $204,300 |
| 2023 | $8,695 | $426,000 | $232,200 | $193,800 |
| 2022 | $8,580 | $408,400 | $221,100 | $187,300 |
| 2021 | $7,777 | $397,500 | $216,800 | $180,700 |
| 2020 | $8,248 | $387,600 | $212,500 | $175,100 |
| 2019 | $7,777 | $374,800 | $209,400 | $165,400 |
| 2018 | $7,371 | $370,200 | $207,300 | $162,900 |
| 2017 | $7,077 | $357,600 | $188,400 | $169,200 |
| 2016 | $7,373 | $352,600 | $188,400 | $164,200 |
| 2015 | $7,000 | $330,500 | $179,400 | $151,100 |
| 2014 | $6,822 | $325,800 | $179,400 | $146,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Price Changed | $685,000 | -2.1% | $456 / Sq Ft |
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | For Sale | $699,900 | -- | $466 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Deed | $345,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $235,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $165,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $147,292 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $223,250 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $149,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3979949
APN: 21-04301-0000-00006
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