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865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 - Property report

Also known as: 865 Johnston Dr

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1987

Acreage

2.64

Sale price

$2,000,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
865 Johnston Drive
ZIP code
07069
County
Somerset
Block
6906
Lot
7
Municipality
1821
Parcel ID
6906-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/09/2004
Sale price
$2,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$34,792
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
6,487
Stories
2
Year built
1987
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
2.64
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
35 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
10 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

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

Sales history for 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/09/2004 $2,000,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX
02/22/1985 $225,000

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Tax

Property taxes for 865 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
$34,792
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,782,400
Land value
$511,500
Building value
$1,270,900

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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 $1,585,000 $1,585,000 1.952 $30,939 -2.30%
2024 $1,585,000 $1,585,000 1.998 $31,668 -8.17%
2023 $1,689,700 $1,689,700 2.041 $34,487 +2.59%
2022 $1,600,000 $1,600,000 2.101 $33,616 -4.91%
2021 $1,647,300 $1,647,300 2.146 $35,351 +0.85%
2020 $1,647,300 $1,647,300 2.128 $35,055 +4.98%
2019 $1,609,300 $1,609,300 2.075 $33,393 +5.66%
2018 $1,587,300 $1,587,300 1.991 $31,603 -0.38%
2017 $1,603,000 $1,603,000 1.979 $31,723 -8.94%
2016 $1,666,100 $1,666,100 2.091 $34,838 +2.24%
Permits

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Transportation

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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 0.53
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.53
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.97
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.97
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 1.14
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 1.24
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.34
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 1.34
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 1.34
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 1.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.34
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.41
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.56
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.75
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 1.75
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 1.81
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.86
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.91
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 2.04
Columbia Middle School 9 Public 6-8 560 2.24
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 0.55
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.34
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.39
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.41
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.70
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 1.75
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 2.20
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 2.25
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 2.25
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 2.29

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Neighbors for 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

31 Canterbury Ln, Watchung 861 Johnston Dr, Watchung 70 Friar Ln, Watchung 21 Canterbury Ln, Watchung 825 Johnston Dr, Watchung 50 Friar Ln, Watchung 60 Friar Ln, Watchung 845 Johnston Dr, Watchung 50 Devonshire Ln, Watchung 32 Devonshire Ln, Watchung 869 Johnston Dr, Watchung 967 Johnston Dr, Watchung 65 Friar Ln, Watchung 53 Canterbury Ln, Watchung 11 Canterbury Ln, Watchung 41 Canterbury Ln, Watchung 875 Johnston Dr, Watchung 949 Johnston Dr, Watchung 55 Friar Ln, Watchung 35 Devonshire Ln, Watchung

Nearby ZIP codes for 865 Johnston Drive, 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 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The development at 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 has a total of 6,487 square feet.

When was 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the sale price?

865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold on 11/09/2004 for $2,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is currently assessed at $1,782,400.

What are the property taxes for 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The property taxes for 865 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 total $34,792.

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