$2,025,000
SOLD NOV 23, 2016

825 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.38 Acres

Recently Sold

8% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • In Ground Pool
  • Skyline View
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of January 2023

Beautifully situated near the top ridge of the Watchung Mountains, this modern masterpiece weaves together the utmost in design, construction, cutting-edge technology & endless views. Taking full advantage of its surrounds, this home boasts seamless indoor/outdoor living. Wide expanses of movable glass walls allow sunlight to enliven the interior. Truly a "Smart Home" the integrated system allows you to edit your surroundings at a touch of a button. Solid hardwood floors craft a foundation that is enhanced by soaring ceilings, walls of glass, clearstory windows, surround sound, clean lines & a myriad of modern touches that reach a crescendo in the main living area highlighted by a sleek double-sided gas fireplace. Amenities include a state-of-the art designer kitchen, serene & private master suite & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MESINA A. BREES RUTSTEIN

MESINA REALTY GROUP, LLC Listed on: 08/05/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

PENNY TOOMBS

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,654

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 1.38 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Sound System
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • French Drain

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06906-0000-00009-0001-
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Amenities

  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,654

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Custom Home, Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Street Number Display: 825
  • Directions: Valley Rd to Hill Hollow to left on Johnston
  • I D: 4646139
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 25
  • Section Subdiv Development: Mountain Views
  • First Name: MESINA A.
  • First Name3: PENNY
  • Last Name: RUTSTEIN
  • Last Name3: TOOMBS
  • Office Phone: 214-505-5607
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Gas Fireplace, Dining Room, Family Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Central Vacuum, Generator-Built-In, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, Hot Tub, Washer, CookIndu, Instant Hot Water, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, Shades, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Stereo System, Cathedral Ceiling, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Full, Finished-Partially, Slab
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x17
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Dim: 22x22
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Dim: 12x18
  • Other Room1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 2: Bedroom
  • Other Room2 Dim: 13x19
  • Other Room2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 3: Game Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 31x21
  • Other Room3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Utility Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 29x27
  • Other Room4 Level: Ground
  • Level 2 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Porch, Kitchen, Laundry Room, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Office, Dining Room, Living Room, Pantry, Bath Main
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Storage Room, Media Room, Rec Room, Foyer, Utility Room, Bath Main
  • Phone: 609-375-2030

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Thermal Windows/Doors, Hot Tub, Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling, Elec Air Filter
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Multi-Zone, Floor/Wall Heater, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Elevator, Pool-Outdoor
  • Home Warranty: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.38 ACRES
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 735300
  • Assessed Land Value: 252500
  • Assessment: 987800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Mountain View, Skyline View
  • Lot Identifier: 9.1
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.38
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 20654
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-06906-0000-00009-0001-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.091
  • Tax Rate Year: 2017
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: BAYBERRY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Gorrin Jeffrey Edward and Delong Ericka Frances
Bought by
Gorrin Jeffrey Edward and Gorrin Ericka Frances
Current Estimated Value
$2,148,848

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2022
Closed on
Jan 18, 2023
Sold by
Dunne Ronan J and Dunne Elaine Marie
Bought by
Gorrin Jeffrey Edward and Delong Ericka Frances
Seller's Agent
SUSAN ADLER
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Grant Wagner
CALLAWAY HENDERSON SOTHEBY'S IR
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.26%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Keefe John O O and Keefe Debbie M O
Bought by
Dunne Ronan J and Dunne Elaine Marie
Seller's Agent
MESINA A. BREES RUTSTEIN
MESINA REALTY GROUP, LLC
Buyer's Agent
PENNY TOOMBS
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-7.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2014
Closed on
Apr 19, 2014
Sold by
Koch Steven M
Bought by
Okeefe John E and Okeefe Debbie M
Seller's Agent
Marie Urso
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
Marie Urso
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
116.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2013
Closed on
Apr 26, 2013
Sold by
Alpert Perry
Bought by
Koch Steven M
Seller's Agent
Russell Williams
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Buyer's Agent
Marie Urso
BHHS FOX & ROACH
Sold Price
$185,320

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.21%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $1,930,000 Westcor Land Title
Bargain Sale Deed $2,025,000 Nrt Title Agency Llc
Deed $275,000 Agent For Chicago Title Insu
Deed $185,320 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $860,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $775,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2023 01/24/23 Sold $1,930,000 +0.3% --
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 For Sale $1,925,000 -4.9% --
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $2,025,000 -8.0% --
10/13/2016 10/13/16 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2016 08/05/16 For Sale $2,200,000 +700.0% --
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Sold $275,000 +48.4% --
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $185,320 -- --
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 $38,370 $1,920,400 $349,300 $1,571,100
2023 $37,661 $1,845,200 $326,400 $1,518,800
2022 $36,356 $1,730,400 $307,600 $1,422,800
2021 $34,235 $1,671,700 $298,600 $1,373,100
2020 $35,161 $1,652,300 $285,000 $1,367,300
2019 $34,235 $1,649,900 $285,000 $1,364,900
2018 $32,413 $1,628,000 $283,600 $1,344,400
2017 $31,953 $1,614,600 $265,100 $1,349,500
2016 $20,655 $987,800 $252,500 $735,300
2015 $20,333 $240,500 $240,500 $0
2014 $4,795 $229,000 $229,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3327449

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06906-0000-00009-01