| Primary address | 5 Johnston Drive, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 4701 |
| Lot | 10 |
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| Sale date | 03/06/2013 |
| Sale price | $185,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $9,858 |
| Building sqft | 2,544 |
| Building class | Not Categorized (999) |
| Acreage | 0.04 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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5 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,544 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $505,000, the tax amount paid for 5 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $9,857.
When was 5 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold?5 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 01/15/2020.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5 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 | $9,858 |
| Market value | $505,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 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 | $505,000 | $505,000 | 1.952 | $9,858 | +5.44% |
| 2024 | $467,900 | $467,900 | 1.998 | $9,349 | +47.33% |
| 2023 | $310,900 | $310,900 | 2.041 | $6,345 | +2.73% |
| 2022 | $294,000 | $294,000 | 2.101 | $6,177 | +1.64% |
| 2021 | $283,200 | $283,200 | 2.146 | $6,077 | +0.85% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | AE (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5 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 | 0.46 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-4 | 251 | 0.46 |
| Somerset School | 3 | Public | 5-6 | 530 | 0.87 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 0.92 | |
| East End Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 486 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 0.52 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 0.92 | |
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.10 |
| Harvest Learning Center | NR | Private | PK, K-2, 6-7 | 0 | 1.25 |
| Union County Teams Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-12 | 334 | 1.49 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 0.52 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 0.92 | |
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 1.11 |
| The Barack Obama Green Charter High School | 2 | Charter | 6, 9-12 | 257 | 1.15 |
| Union County Teams Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-12 | 334 | 1.49 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5 Johnston Drive, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 12/21/2023 | $887,500 | |
| 760 Somerset St, Watchung | 2,046 | 05/04/2022 | $535,000 |
| 430 Watchung Ave, Watchung Boro | |||
| 461 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 11,905 | 08/29/1997 | $1 |
| 758 Somerset St, Watchung | 09/05/2003 | $10 | |
| 688 Somerset St, Watchung | 8,714 | 12/19/2019 | $1 |
| 700 Somerset St, Watchung | 01/09/2018 | ||
| 20 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 12/22/2014 | $10 | |
| 475 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 03/12/1997 | $100 | |
| 501 1st Watchung Ave, Watchung | 8,472 | ||
| 446 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 1,898 | ||
| 708 Somerset St, Watchung | 5,340 | 07/28/2015 | $2,166,000 |
| 770 Somerset St, Watchung | |||
| 442 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 1,500 | 05/29/2012 | $240,000 |
| 438 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 1,406 | 06/01/2022 | $437,000 |
| 7 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 2,454 | 07/18/2011 | $420,000 |
| 445 Watchung Ave, Watchung | 04/01/2014 | $362,500 | |
| 119 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 1,768 | 07/19/2022 | $520,000 |
| 173 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 3,163 | 12/16/1994 | $355,000 |
| 28 Johnston Dr, Watchung | 04/19/2007 | $555,000 |