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248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information

248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung
Zip code 07069
County Somerset
Municipality Watchung Borough
Block 5202
Lot 1

Sales & Tax Overview for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Sale date 05/17/2020
Sale price $511,500
Arm's length
Property tax $12,691

Lot & Building Information for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Building sqft 1,554
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 1.4
Year built 1945
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Rural Single-Family Residential (R-R)
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Other Property Data for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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About 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,554 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $635,200, the tax amount paid for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $12,399.

When was 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?

248 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 05/17/2020 for $511,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/17/2020 $511,500
09/01/2009 $580,000
04/05/2006 $625,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
05/17/2020 - D
05/21/2020 - R
09/01/2009 - D
09/08/2009 - R
04/05/2006 - D
04/13/2006 - R
02/12/2003 - D
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,691
Market value $635,200

Assessment History for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 248 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
2024 $568,700 $568,700 1.998 $11,363 +4.10%
2023 $534,800 $534,800 2.041 $10,915 -0.36%
2022 $521,400 $521,400 2.101 $10,955 -1.72%
2021 $519,400 $519,400 2.146 $11,146 +0.85%
2020 $519,400 $519,400 2.128 $11,053 -9.36%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.79
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.79
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 0.93
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.10
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.10

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 0.86
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 0.93
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.13
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 1.55
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.80

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 0.83
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 0.86
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.13
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.40
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.62

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Neighbors for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Here are the neighbors for 248 Johnston Drive, Watchung.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
321 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1,979 06/23/2017 $614,000
380 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,639 09/11/2000 $600,000
339 Johnston Dr, Watchung 5,802 07/25/2018 $605,000
336 Johnston Dr, Watchung 4,152 12/22/2016 $922,500
324 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,650 05/21/1976 $142,500
154 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,625 06/06/2003 $637,500
100 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1,760
8 West Dr, Watchung 02/15/2023 $380,000
360 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,564 12/04/2018 $800,000
200 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,422 11/21/1997 $285,000
144 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1,160 08/27/1998 $215,250
341 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,670 08/25/2015 $950,000
377 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,057 10/11/2024 $899,000
353 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1,480 09/03/2009 $570,000
345 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,126 01/28/2016 $599,000
292 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,107 12/14/2018 $570,000
300 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1,832 05/11/2011 $10
20 West Dr, Watchung 03/31/2021 $22,640,000
356 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,786 06/26/2019
332 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,127 10/10/2024 $1,115,000
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