| Primary address | 40 Forest Drive, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 4006 |
| Lot | 26 |
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| Sale date | 08/14/1996 |
| Sale price | $273,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,677 |
| Building sqft | 2,368 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1965 and has a total of 2,368 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $751,900, the tax amount paid for 40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $14,677.
When was 40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 08/14/1996 for $273,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/1996 | $273,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 40 Forest Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $14,677 |
| Market value | $751,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 40 Forest 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 | $751,900 | $751,900 | 1.952 | $14,677 | +14.39% |
| 2024 | $642,200 | $642,200 | 1.998 | $12,831 | +4.03% |
| 2023 | $604,300 | $604,300 | 2.041 | $12,334 | +1.32% |
| 2022 | $579,400 | $579,400 | 2.101 | $12,173 | +1.13% |
| 2021 | $560,900 | $560,900 | 2.146 | $12,037 | +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 40 Forest 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 | 0.50 |
| The Learning Experience at Warren | NR | Private | K | 15 | 1.18 |
| Woodland School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 268 | 1.49 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 1.51 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 1.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 0.50 |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 1.56 |
| Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 538 | 1.80 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.88 | |
| Columbia Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 2.29 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.93 |
| Watchung Hills Regional High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,741 | 1.38 |
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 1.56 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.88 | |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High School | 2 | Charter | 6, 9-12 | 257 | 2.16 |
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Here are the neighbors for 40 Forest Drive, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Forest Dr, Watchung | 4,693 | 08/14/1991 | $600,000 |
| 60 Dug Way, Watchung | 3,150 | 11/05/2021 | $775,000 |
| 65 Dug Way, Watchung | 4,715 | 07/18/2022 | $1,099,000 |
| 34 Forest Dr, Watchung | 1,985 | 07/09/2013 | $525,000 |
| 35 Forest Dr, Watchung | 4,202 | 09/16/1997 | $540,000 |
| 18 Forest Dr, Watchung | 1,778 | 07/02/2012 | $550,000 |
| 84 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 1,617 | 06/10/2015 | $480,000 |
| 40 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 3,501 | 02/07/2003 | |
| 28 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 2,256 | 07/03/2001 | $178,895 |
| 38 Dug Way, Watchung | 4,074 | 03/03/2008 | $808,000 |
| 25 Forest Dr, Watchung | 4,496 | 07/20/1999 | $720,000 |
| 50 Dug Way, Watchung | 3,998 | 05/02/2017 | $900,000 |
| 78 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 2,758 | 10/07/2016 | $680,000 |
| 60 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 3,400 | 06/30/2021 | $770,000 |
| 17 Forest Dr, Watchung | 4,198 | 05/25/2000 | $1 |
| 55 Dug Way, Watchung | 4,140 | 10/29/2019 | $850,000 |
| 92 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 2,362 | 01/26/2016 | $392,000 |
| 116 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 2,464 | 12/01/2006 | $757,500 |
| 26 Forest Dr, Watchung | 2,573 | 12/07/2001 | $430,000 |
| 34 Spencer Ln, Watchung | 3,041 | 06/30/1994 | $360,000 |