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131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 - Property report

Also known as: 131 Johnston Dr

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1970

Acreage

0.44

Sale price

$560,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
131 Johnston Drive
ZIP code
07069
County
Somerset
Block
4501
Lot
19
Municipality
1821
Parcel ID
4501-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/26/2015
Sale price
$560,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$14,460
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,166
Stories
2
Year built
1970
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.44
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
48 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
9 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

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

Sales history for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/26/2015 $560,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX
03/17/2008 $525,000 XXXXXX,XXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXX,XXX,XXXXXX X.& XXXX,XXXXXX X
04/14/2000 $318,000

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Property taxes for 131 Johnston Drive, 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
$14,460
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$740,800
Land value
$307,800
Building value
$433,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $698,800 $698,800 1.952 $13,641 +6.59%
2024 $640,500 $640,500 1.998 $12,797 +4.21%
2023 $601,700 $601,700 2.041 $12,281 +2.65%
2022 $569,400 $569,400 2.101 $11,963 +1.95%
2021 $546,800 $546,800 2.146 $11,734 +0.85%
2020 $546,800 $546,800 2.128 $11,636 +5.37%
2019 $532,200 $532,200 2.075 $11,043 +5.19%
2018 $527,300 $527,300 1.991 $10,499 +1.41%
2017 $523,100 $523,100 1.979 $10,352 -3.89%
2016 $515,100 $515,100 2.091 $10,771 +31.30%

Permit information for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.56
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.56
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.90
Somerset School 3 Public 5-6 530 0.91
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.94
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.94
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.12
Sundance School NR Private PK-6 89 1.27
Sundance School NR Private PK-6 89 1.27
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 1.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 0.64
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.90
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.12
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 1.30
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.55
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.68
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.68
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.88
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 1.96
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 0.64
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.90
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 0.97
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.16
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.44
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.55
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.68
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.68
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.88
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 1.99

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The development at 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1970.

What is the total square footage of 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 has a total of 2,166 square feet.

When was 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the sale price?

131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold on 05/26/2015 for $560,000.

What is the assessed value of 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is currently assessed at $740,800.

What are the property taxes for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The property taxes for 131 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 total $14,460.

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