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989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 - Property report

Also known as: 989 Johnston Dr

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1963

Acreage

1.5

Sale price

$284,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
989 Johnston Drive
ZIP code
07069
County
Somerset
Block
6908
Lot
12
Municipality
1821
Parcel ID
6908-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/19/1985
Sale price
$284,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$18,009
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
4,358
Stories
2
Year built
1963
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
1.5
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
23 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
18 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

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

Sales history for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/19/1985 $284,000

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Tax

Property taxes for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$18,009
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$922,600
Land value
$400,700
Building value
$521,900

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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 $880,700 $880,700 1.952 $17,191 +6.17%
2024 $810,400 $810,400 1.998 $16,192 +3.88%
2023 $763,700 $763,700 2.041 $15,587 +1.66%
2022 $729,800 $729,800 2.101 $15,333 +1.22%
2021 $705,900 $705,900 2.146 $15,149 +0.85%
2020 $705,900 $705,900 2.128 $15,022 +5.68%
2019 $685,000 $685,000 2.075 $14,214 +5.58%
2018 $676,200 $676,200 1.991 $13,463 +1.28%
2017 $671,700 $671,700 1.979 $13,293 -3.68%
2016 $660,000 $660,000 2.091 $13,801 +0.09%
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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 0.37
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.37
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 1.06
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 1.06
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.19
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 1.19
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 1.20
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 1.21
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 1.21
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 1.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.28
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.29
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 1.49
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.66
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.77
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.88
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 2.08
Columbia Middle School 9 Public 6-8 560 2.18
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 2.24
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 2.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 0.86
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.29
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.51
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.66
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 1.87
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.93
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 2.08
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.30
FlexSchool NR Private 5-12 0 2.30
Hillcrest Academy North NR Public 9-12 81 2.43

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Neighbors for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ

115 Skyline Dr, Watchung 134 Skyline Dr, Watchung 58 Sequoia Dr, Watchung 133 Skyline Dr, Watchung 36 Sequoia Dr, Watchung 60 Sequoia Dr, Watchung 1101 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1065 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1041 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1073 Johnston Dr, Watchung 100 Skyline Dr, Watchung 95 Skyline Dr, Watchung 22 Sequoia Dr, Watchung 1055 Johnston Dr, Watchung 50 Sequoia Dr, Watchung 1001 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1089 Johnston Dr, Watchung 1017 Johnston Dr, Watchung 118 Skyline Dr, Watchung 1081 Johnston Dr, Watchung

Nearby ZIP codes for 989 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 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The development at 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1963.

What is the total square footage of 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 has a total of 4,358 square feet.

When was 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the sale price?

989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold on 12/19/1985 for $284,000.

What is the assessed value of 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is currently assessed at $922,600.

What are the property taxes for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

The property taxes for 989 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 total $18,009.

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