Nancy Chu
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
(973) 604-6671
310 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$2,195,000 Price
85 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069
Watchung AreaEstimated Value: $824,332 - $942,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
--
Sq Ft
0.41
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 3 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of December 2016Watchung Boro is known for the EXCELLENT SCHOOL SYSTEM AND LOW TAX, centrally located community between sparkling lakes and blossoming tall trees offers easy access to train, major high ways, airport and great restaurants & shopping, this fabulous classic colonial nestled in Watchung mountain boasts 4 beds, 2 full 2 half baths and 3 car garages with many recent updates: updated beautiful kitchen and exquisite bathrooms with upscale pluming fixtures, elegant wood floors, replacement windows and sliding door, refinished basement with new w/w, new high efficiency HVAC system, roof and sidings, paver backyard patio and bluestone walkway, charming breezy way with new fence, refurbished shrubs with luscious garden. this home is a TURN KEY and ready to move right in. well valued home is priced for Quick Sale.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,709
Year Built
- Built in 1979 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Additional Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Wet Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Track Lighting
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Thermal Windows
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Powder Room
- Separate Shower
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Front Basement Entry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Bayberry Elementary School
- Vally View Middle School
- Watchung High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Standard Electricity
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2721-04501-0000-00013-0000-
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 22, 2016
Closed on
Dec 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Joo
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Carter
WEICHERT REALTORS
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-9.53%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$320,583
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$541,500
Outstanding Balance
$433,929
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$446,654
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Watchung, NJ
-
Nancy Chu
-
Mikaela Arpino
Mikaela Arpino
NJ Real Estate Boutique, LLC
(862) 860-1682
333 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$919,000 Price
-
Francine Giuditta
Francine Giuditta
Keller Williams Realty Westfield
(908) 365-0181
32 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$452,000 Price
-
Diana Andes
Diana Andes
RE/MAX Instyle Realty Corp
(908) 975-1341
39 Total Sales
1 in Watchung
$775,000 Price
-
Krystle Rodriguez
Krystle Rodriguez
Keller Williams Towne Square Realty
(551) 214-0626
33 Total Sales
2 in Watchung
$799K - $1.2M Price Range
-
Steph Mahon
Steph Mahon
Compass New Jersey
(833) 669-4351
79 Total Sales
5 in Watchung
$1.2M - $1.7M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $570,000 | Westcor Land Title Ins Co | ||
| $295,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $541,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2016 12/30/16 | Sold | $560,000 | -9.5% | -- |
| 11/25/2016 11/25/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2016 07/22/16 | For Sale | $619,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Garden State MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,475 | $731,800 | $304,700 | $427,100 |
| 2025 | $12,641 | $690,300 | $284,800 | $405,500 |
| 2024 | $12,641 | $632,700 | $258,400 | $374,300 |
| 2023 | $12,132 | $594,400 | $239,300 | $355,100 |
| 2022 | $11,818 | $562,500 | $219,400 | $343,100 |
| 2021 | $10,902 | $540,100 | $209,000 | $331,100 |
| 2020 | $11,259 | $529,100 | $202,800 | $326,300 |
| 2019 | $10,902 | $525,400 | $202,800 | $322,600 |
| 2018 | $10,365 | $520,600 | $202,800 | $317,800 |
| 2017 | $9,895 | $500,000 | $182,800 | $317,200 |
| 2016 | $9,980 | $477,300 | $182,800 | $294,500 |
| 2015 | $8,709 | $411,200 | $166,200 | $245,000 |
| 2014 | $8,479 | $404,900 | $164,600 | $240,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Chris Joo
C
Seller's Agent in 2016
Chris Joo
KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL
(908) 581-7374
99 Total Sales
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Victoria Carter
V
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Victoria Carter
WEICHERT REALTORS
(973) 220-3050
405 Total Sales
Map
Source: Garden State MLS
MLS Number: 3324233
APN: 21-04501-0000-00013
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