| Primary address | 161 Washington Drive, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 1306 |
| Lot | 12 |
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| Sale date | 12/12/2016 |
| Sale price | $450,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $11,892 |
| Building sqft | 1,991 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.49 |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,991 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $609,200, the tax amount paid for 161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $11,891.
When was 161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 12/12/2016 for $450,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 161 Washington Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $11,892 |
| Market value | $609,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 Washington Drive, Watchung, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $609,200 | $609,200 | 1.952 | $11,892 | +15.70% |
| 2024 | $514,400 | $514,400 | 1.998 | $10,278 | +3.91% |
| 2023 | $484,600 | $484,600 | 2.041 | $9,891 | +3.87% |
| 2022 | $453,200 | $453,200 | 2.101 | $9,522 | +1.63% |
| 2021 | $436,600 | $436,600 | 2.146 | $9,369 | +0.85% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 161 Washington Drive, Watchung to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 0.59 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 0.95 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 0.95 |
| Sundance School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 89 | 1.21 |
| Sundance School | NR | Private | PK-6 | 89 | 1.21 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 0.59 |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 0.95 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.55 | |
| Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 538 | 1.75 |
| Harvest Learning Center | NR | Private | PK, K-2, 6-7 | 0 | 1.76 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 0.95 |
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 1.40 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.55 | |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High School | 2 | Charter | 6, 9-12 | 257 | 1.75 |
| Watchung Hills Regional High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,741 | 1.88 |
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Here are the neighbors for 161 Washington Drive, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 4,260 | 10/06/1998 | $130,000 |
| 5 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,536 | 07/21/1988 | $265,000 |
| 20 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 1,626 | 07/08/1997 | $200,000 |
| 25 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 3,501 | 04/28/2015 | $782,000 |
| 30 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 1,960 | 08/08/2014 | $539,000 |
| 4 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,515 | 01/27/2020 | $395,000 |
| 175 Washington Dr, Watchung | 2,410 | 06/22/1994 | $280,000 |
| 70 Winter Ln, Watchung | 4,078 | 06/23/2023 | $1,075,000 |
| 10 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,176 | 11/07/1996 | $220,000 |
| 8 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,456 | ||
| 1 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,600 | 03/08/2017 | $525,000 |
| 3 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,440 | 11/14/2024 | $702,000 |
| 11 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 5,594 | 09/03/2020 | $560,000 |
| 27 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 3,329 | 10/30/2003 | |
| 60 Rock Ave, Watchung | 1,892 | 01/24/2005 | $1 |
| 29 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 4,870 | 07/01/2009 | $1,320,000 |
| 16 Gildersleeve Pl, Watchung | 2,017 | 05/30/2019 | $768,000 |
| 7 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,436 | 11/04/2024 | $660,000 |
| 9 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,820 | 07/28/2021 | $520,000 |
| 12 Johanna Ln, Watchung | 1,686 | 04/22/2022 | $600,227 |