NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $1,815,000 - $1,981,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1.4 Acres

Last Sold September 30, 2013

Last sale price $970,000

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,616/month

About This Home

As of September 2013

This home is located at 856 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 30 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,917,156. 856 Johnston Dr is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Bayberry Elementary School, Valley View School, and Watchung Hills Regional High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ANN SCHWARTZ

RE/MAX PREMIER Brokerage Phone: 908-754-1500 Listed on: 09/30/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

GERALD S WILLIAMSON

WILLIAMSON REALTY, INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,013

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,013

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • County Name: Somerset
  • Street Number Display: 856
  • I D: 4334120
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 908-754-1500
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4.20

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.4 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Cheung Chun Chi and Cheung Juan
Bought by
Chun Chi Cheung Qualified Terminable
Current Estimated Value
$1,917,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
3.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2014
Sold by
Cheung Juan
Bought by
Cheung Chun C and Cheung Juan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2013
Closed on
Aug 21, 2013
Sold by
Garcia Joaquim
Bought by
Cheung Juan
Seller's Agent
ANN SCHWARTZ
RE/MAX PREMIER
Buyer's Agent
GERALD S WILLIAMSON
WILLIAMSON REALTY, INC
Sold Price
$970,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1998
Sold by
Martinez Wilfredo
Bought by
Garcia Joaqium

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1997
Sold by
Castellane Richard
Bought by
Martinez Wilfred

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,000
Interest Rate
7.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1992
Sold by
Castellane Jeannine and Castellane Sullivan,R
Bought by
Castellane Sollie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1992
Sold by
Castellane Jeannine
Bought by
Castellane Jeannine and Castellane Robert
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cheung Chun C -- Title Trust Llc
Cheung Juan $970,000 Multiple
Garcia Joaqium $285,000 --
Martinez Wilfred $285,000 --
Castellane Sollie -- --
Castellane Jeannine -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cheung Chun C $500,000
Previous Owner Garcia Joaqium $120,000
Previous Owner Martinez Wilfred $271,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $970,000 -- --
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 $27,013 $1,352,000 $406,000 $946,000
2023 $26,064 $1,277,000 $379,500 $897,500
2022 $24,517 $1,166,900 $368,400 $798,500
2021 $24,357 $1,135,000 $355,800 $779,200
2020 $24,046 $1,130,000 $355,800 $774,200
2019 $23,412 $1,128,280 $355,580 $772,700
2018 $22,399 $1,125,000 $352,300 $772,700
2017 $22,026 $1,113,000 $326,500 $786,500
2016 $22,635 $1,082,500 $326,500 $756,000
2015 $21,116 $997,000 $310,000 $687,000
2014 $20,877 $970,000 $310,000 $660,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    ANN SCHWARTZ

    RE/MAX

  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    GERALD S WILLIAMSON

    WILLIAMSON REALTY, INC

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3035746

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06401-0000-00001-01

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

856 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 856 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 30 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,917,156. 856 Johnston Dr is a home located in Somerset County with nearby schools including Bayberry Elementary School, Valley View School, and Watchung Hills Regional High School.

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