NOT LISTED FOR SALE

736 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $991,508 - $1,054,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Last Sold November 24, 2021

Last sale price $800,000

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,711/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Above Ground Pool
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Skyline View
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2021

nearly panoramic NYC skyline views take your breath away! Enjoy cooking in your stunning almost new, white kitchen with marble countertops. You will love the 48" GE Monogram oven with griddle, and Bosch dishwasher. The master suite has an amazing custom master bath with marble and Venitian plaster. The roof is 2 years old. Hardwood flooring throughout, wonderful mahogany deck to enjoy your views. LL has a great family room along with an entertainment room with a bar. There is an above-ground swimming pool that is just perfect to spend time.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cherie A. Berger

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 08/05/2021

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Cherie A. Berger

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC Listed on: 08/05/2021

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vertical Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-05701-0000-00010-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,538

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Ranch
  • Primary Style: Ranch
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Directions: Bonnie Burn Rd. to Johnston Dr OR Hill Hollow Rd. to Johnston Dr.
  • I D: 5092383
  • First Name: CHERIE A.
  • First Name3: CHERIE A.
  • Last Name: BERGER
  • Last Name3: BERGER
  • Office Phone: 973-310-6816
  • Office Phone3: 973-310-6816
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, CookGas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Ground
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Dining L
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x19
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 13x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Rec Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 11x23
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Office
  • Other Room2 Dim: 13x15
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Leisure Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 13x28
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry
  • Level 2 Rooms: Attic
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Rec Room, Utility Room
  • Phone: 973-310-6816

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vertical Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Heated
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC.
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Skyline View
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.50
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 12538
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-05701-0000-00010-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.128
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Esteves Manuel
Bought by
Manuel And Olga Esteves Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,025,377

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2021
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Freundlich Thomas and Vlazny Marianne
Bought by
Esteves Manuel and Esteves Olga
Seller's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cherie A. Berger
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
2.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Newallis Richard J
Bought by
Freundlich Thomas and Vlazny Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 1993
Sold by
Sacher John and Sacher Antonie
Bought by
Newallis Richard and Newallis Eleanor
Source: Public Records

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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
Manuel And Olga Esteves Revocable Trust -- --
Esteves Manuel $780,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Freundlich Thomas $550,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Newallis Richard $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Esteves Manuel $350,000
Previous Owner Freundlich Thomas $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $800,000 -4.6% --
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Price Changed $839,000 -6.8% --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Sale $900,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

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 $16,571 $902,100 $481,000 $421,100
2024 $16,571 $829,400 $440,700 $388,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3732603

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-05701-0000-00010