| Primary address | 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 4501 |
| Lot | 24 |
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| Sale date | 12/16/1994 |
| Sale price | $355,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $16,227 |
| Building sqft | 3,163 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 1.2 |
| Year built | 1985 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1985 and has a total of 3,163 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $831,300, the tax amount paid for 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $16,226.
When was 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 12/16/1994 for $355,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/1994 | $355,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $16,227 |
| Market value | $831,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 173 Johnston 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 | $831,300 | $831,300 | 1.952 | $16,227 | +6.61% |
| 2024 | $761,800 | $761,800 | 1.998 | $15,221 | +4.26% |
| 2023 | $715,300 | $715,300 | 2.041 | $14,599 | +2.76% |
| 2022 | $676,200 | $676,200 | 2.101 | $14,207 | +1.99% |
| 2021 | $649,100 | $649,100 | 2.146 | $13,930 | +0.85% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, AE, X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 173 Johnston 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 0.61 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 0.61 |
| Somerset School | 3 | Public | 5-6 | 530 | 1.00 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.00 | |
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.02 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 0.68 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.00 | |
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.02 |
| Harvest Learning Center | NR | Private | PK, K-2, 6-7 | 0 | 1.38 |
| Union County Teams Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-12 | 334 | 1.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 0.68 |
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.97 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.00 | |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High School | 2 | Charter | 6, 9-12 | 257 | 1.26 |
| Pinnacle Academy High School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 60 | 1.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 173 Johnston Drive, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 760 Somerset St, Watchung | 2,046 | 05/04/2022 | $535,000 |
| 17 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 12/21/2023 | $887,500 | |
| 5 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,544 | 01/15/2020 | |
| 95 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,250 | 12/20/1978 | $109,500 |
| 75 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,146 | 12/17/2021 | |
| 758 Somerset St, Watchung | 09/05/2003 | $10 | |
| 461 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 11,905 | 08/29/1997 | $1 |
| 141 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,899 | 08/06/2002 | $372,450 |
| 111 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,326 | 04/22/2015 | $1 |
| 501 1st Watchung Ave, Watchung | 8,472 | ||
| 475 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 03/12/1997 | $100 | |
| 770 Somerset St, Watchung | |||
| 708 Somerset St, Watchung | 5,340 | 07/28/2015 | $2,166,000 |
| 7 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,454 | 07/18/2011 | $420,000 |
| 163 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,744 | 02/07/2023 | $420,000 |
| 137 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,458 | 08/17/2012 | $497,000 |
| 125 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,466 | 08/20/2015 | $1 |
| 131 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,166 | 05/26/2015 | $560,000 |
| 117 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 3,693 | 03/12/2021 | $770,000 |
| 107 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 3,076 | 12/22/1986 | $218,000 |