| Primary address | 253 Valley Road, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 4307 |
| Lot | 8 |
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| Current property tax | $11,782 |
| Building sqft | 1,626 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.67 |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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253 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1940 and has a total of 1,626 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $602,200, the tax amount paid for 253 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $11,754.
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $12,032 |
| Current property tax | $11,782 |
| Market value | $602,200 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Valley Road, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $550,200 | $550,200 | 1.998 | $10,993 | +4.08% |
| 2023 | $517,500 | $517,500 | 2.041 | $10,562 | +1.95% |
| 2022 | $493,100 | $493,100 | 2.101 | $10,360 | +1.10% |
| 2021 | $477,500 | $477,500 | 2.146 | $10,247 | +0.85% |
| 2020 | $477,500 | $477,500 | 2.128 | $10,161 | +4.28% |
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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 253 Valley Road, 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 | 0.96 |
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 1.22 |
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 1.22 |
| East End Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 486 | 1.41 |
| East End Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 486 | 1.41 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 0.96 |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 1.50 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.62 | |
| Harvest Learning Center | NR | Private | PK, K-2, 6-7 | 0 | 2.13 |
| Columbia Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 2.14 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.44 |
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 1.50 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.62 | |
| Watchung Hills Regional High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,741 | 1.79 |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High School | 2 | Charter | 6, 9-12 | 257 | 1.92 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 Valley Road, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Valley Rd, Watchung | 3,030 | 04/20/2018 | $515,000 |
| 43 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 3,293 | 06/28/2010 | $775,000 |
| 60 Eaton Rd, Watchung | 2,768 | 03/26/2024 | $950,000 |
| 21 Eaton Rd, Watchung | 3,765 | 11/30/1992 | $275,000 |
| 45 Eaton Rd, Watchung | 1,764 | 12/28/2006 | $1 |
| 59 Eaton Rd, Watchung | 2,683 | 09/15/1992 | $1 |
| 132 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 2,723 | 04/18/2021 | $975,000 |
| 20 Orchard Rd, Watchung | 5,586 | 11/04/2002 | $1,150,000 |
| 73 Eaton Rd, Watchung | 2,590 | 11/30/2020 | $410,000 |
| 201 Valley Rd, Watchung | 4,777 | 10/10/2007 | $780,000 |
| 20 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 02/18/2021 | ||
| 136 Orchard Rd, Watchung | 1,969 | 02/13/2017 | $742,500 |
| 46 Orchard Rd, Watchung | 5,460 | 04/24/2021 | $1,350,000 |
| 17 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 2,702 | ||
| 60 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 1,851 | 11/26/2009 | |
| 116 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 3,339 | 03/30/2012 | $675,000 |
| 15 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 4,465 | 03/24/1994 | $180,000 |
| 25 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 1,752 | 11/01/2023 | $100 |
| 92 Sunbright Rd, Watchung | 5,283 | 10/29/2014 | $660,000 |
| 54 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 4,520 | 07/29/2021 | $1,675,000 |