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278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Ridge Rd

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1963

Acreage

1.4

Sale price

$645,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Ridge Road
ZIP code
07069
County
Somerset
Block
4311
Lot
5
Municipality
1821
Parcel ID
4311-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/28/2021
Sale price
$645,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$15,796
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,588
Stories
1
Year built
1963
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
1.4
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
2 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
0 /100.  Minimal Bike Infrastructure
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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/2021 $645,000
09/19/2013 $400,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX& XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXX
06/24/2002 $495,000

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Tax

Property taxes for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$15,796
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$809,200
Land value
$356,900
Building value
$452,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $763,000 $763,000 1.952 $14,894 +8.68%
2024 $685,900 $685,900 1.998 $13,704 +3.86%
2023 $646,500 $646,500 2.041 $13,195 +2.40%
2022 $613,300 $613,300 2.101 $12,885 +28.66%
2021 $466,700 $466,700 2.146 $10,015 +0.85%
2020 $466,700 $466,700 2.128 $9,931 +4.85%
2019 $456,500 $456,500 2.075 $9,472 +4.95%
2018 $453,300 $453,300 1.991 $9,025 +3.53%
2017 $440,500 $440,500 1.979 $8,717 -4.01%
2016 $434,300 $434,300 2.091 $9,081 +3.39%
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.92
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.92
Mcmillin Early Child Center NR Public PK, K-2 241 1.24
Mcmillin Early Child Center NR Public PK, K-2 241 1.24
Mountain Park Elementary School 9 Public 3-5 223 1.27
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.40
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.74
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.74
Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School 10 Public 3-5 276 1.83
The Learning Experience at Warren NR Private K 15 1.85
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.40
Columbia Middle School 9 Public 6-8 560 1.57
Mcauley School NR Private 33 2.05
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 2.05
FlexSchool NR Private 5-12 0 2.08
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.09
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 2.30
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 2.42
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 2.58
Middle School 7 Public 6-8 538 2.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 0.56
Watchung Hills Regional High School 6 Public 9-12 1,741 1.83
Mcauley School NR Private 33 2.05
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 2.05
FlexSchool NR Private 5-12 0 2.08
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.09
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 2.25
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 2.30
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 2.36
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 2.88

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Neighbors for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ

115 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 70 Century Ln, Watchung 50 Century Ln, Watchung 40 Century Ln, Watchung 264 Ridge Rd, Watchung 226 Ridge Rd, Watchung 136 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 37 Century Ln, Watchung 95 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 417 Valley Rd, Watchung 123 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 250 Ridge Rd, Watchung 238 Ridge Rd, Watchung 306 Ridge Rd, Watchung 320 Ridge Rd, Watchung 336 Ridge Rd, Watchung 135 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 101 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung 290 Ridge Rd, Watchung 171 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ

07023, Union County, NJ 07059, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Somerset County, NJ 07060, Union County, NJ 07062, Union County, NJ 07063, Somerset County, NJ 07063, Union County, NJ 07076, Union County, NJ 07080, Middlesex County, NJ 07090, Union County, NJ 07092, Union County, NJ 07922, Union County, NJ 07928, Morris County, NJ 07933, Morris County, NJ 07935, Morris County, NJ 07946, Morris County, NJ 07974, Union County, NJ 07976, Morris County, NJ 07980, Morris County, NJ 08812, Middlesex County, NJ 08812, Somerset County, NJ 08846, Middlesex County, NJ 08854, Middlesex County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The development at 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1963.

What is the total square footage of 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069?

278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 has a total of 2,588 square feet.

When was 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold on 09/28/2021 for $645,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069?

278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 is currently assessed at $809,200.

What are the property taxes for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The property taxes for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 total $15,795.

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