NOT LISTED FOR SALE

940 Johnston Dr Watchung, NJ 07069

Estimated Value: $1,433,000 - $1,943,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,500 Sq Ft
$256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2017

Last sale price $1,072,500 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,070/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bayberry Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2017

Perched high on Johnston drive, this 6 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath Castle Estate embodies fine Luxury Living Perched high on Johnston drive, this 6 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath Castle Estate embodies fine Luxury Living to include a ballroom-esque living room, NYC- Raritan valley views, Master suite with marble bath and cedar walk-in-closet, eat-in gourmet kitchen. All the comforts of a luxury Metropolitan lifestyle amongst the lush, wooded setting of Watchung, NJ. BUILT-IN GAS LINE GENERATOR!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JESSICA NELSON

LIBERTY REALTY, LLC. Listed on: 04/28/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

ZDENKA TICHY

BHHS FOX & ROACH

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,760

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Privacy Fence

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06401-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,760

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Style: Contemporary
  • Primary Style: Contemporary
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Somerset
  • Exclusions: Chandeliers, personal property, BBQ's
  • Street Number Display: 940
  • Directions: Bonnie Burn or Hill Hallow to Johnston Dr
  • I D: 4709140
  • Modified: 2021-09-23
  • Number Images: 11
  • First Name: JESSICA
  • First Name3: ZDENKA
  • Last Name: NELSON
  • Last Name3: TICHY
  • Office Phone: 201-680-7270
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven
  • Number Rooms: 16
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bathrooms: 5.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished
  • Basement Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Living Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Bedroom
  • Other Room1 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 6500
  • Ground Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Phone: 201-222-2900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Privacy Fence
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: Additional Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1.4 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 618500
  • Assessed Land Value: 326500
  • Assessment: 945000
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 1.40

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 19760
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2721-06401-0000-00006-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.091
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2017
Closed on
Aug 7, 2017
Sold by
Nelson Jay W and Lynn Nelson Gayle
Bought by
Magyar Peter and Deuzeman Ingrid
Seller's Agent
JESSICA NELSON
LIBERTY REALTY, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
ZDENKA TICHY
BHHS FOX & ROACH
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,072,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,500
-6.74%
Current Estimated Value
$1,663,346

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$590,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2013
Closed on
Sep 7, 2013
Sold by
Steiner Julia and Barton Julia
Bought by
Nelson Jay W and Lynn Nelson Gayle
Buyer's Agent
WILLIAM DOTTERWEICH
CENTRAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES INC
Sold Price
$749,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Magyar Peter $1,075,000 Associated Title
Nelson Jay W $749,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Magyar Peter $610,000
Closed Magyar Peter $775,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jay W $412,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jay W $417,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jay W $500,000
Previous Owner Steiner Julia $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Sold $1,072,500 -6.7% $165 / Sq Ft
06/12/2017 06/12/17 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2017 04/28/17 For Sale $1,150,000 +53.5% $177 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Sold $749,000 -- --
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 $24,923 $1,247,400 $414,000 $833,400
2023 $22,853 $1,119,700 $387,000 $732,700
2022 $22,766 $1,083,600 $375,600 $708,000
2021 $21,397 $1,051,500 $368,300 $683,200
2020 $22,087 $1,037,900 $362,800 $675,100
2019 $21,397 $1,031,200 $362,800 $668,400
2018 $20,258 $1,017,500 $359,200 $658,300
2017 $19,072 $963,700 $326,500 $637,200
2016 $19,760 $945,000 $326,500 $618,500
2015 $19,284 $910,500 $310,800 $599,700
2014 $18,674 $891,800 $310,800 $581,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    JESSICA NELSON

    LIBERTY REALTY, LLC.

  • Z

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    ZDENKA TICHY

    BHHS FOX & ROACH

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    WILLIAM DOTTERWEICH

    CENTRAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATES INC

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3383240

Garden State MLS

APN: 21-06401-0000-00006

New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 07069

940 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ

This home is located at 940 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069 since 28 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,663,346, approximately $255 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 940 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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