| Primary address | 497 Valley Road, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 7001 |
| Lot | 1 |
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| Sale date | 09/14/2017 |
| Sale price | $895,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $22,585 |
| Building sqft | 3,142 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 2.18 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1927 and has a total of 3,142 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,130,400, the tax amount paid for 497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $22,065.
When was 497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 09/14/2017 for $895,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 497 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $22,585 |
| Market value | $1,130,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 497 Valley Road, 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 | $1,036,100 | $1,036,100 | 1.998 | $20,701 | +3.80% |
| 2023 | $977,100 | $977,100 | 2.041 | $19,943 | +1.50% |
| 2022 | $935,200 | $935,200 | 2.101 | $19,649 | +1.20% |
| 2021 | $904,700 | $904,700 | 2.146 | $19,415 | +0.85% |
| 2020 | $904,700 | $904,700 | 2.128 | $19,252 | +4.87% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 497 Valley Road, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 0.69 |
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 0.69 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.38 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.38 |
| East End Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 486 | 1.47 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.51 |
| Columbia Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.76 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.81 | |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 1.90 |
| College Achieve Central Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,403 | 1.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.32 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.81 | |
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 1.90 |
| Pinnacle Academy High School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 60 | 1.96 |
| College Achieve Central Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,403 | 1.99 |
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Here are the neighbors for 497 Valley Road, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 1,900 | 09/06/2017 | $550,000 |
| 126 Oakwood Rd W, Watchung | 11/21/2011 | $1 | |
| 110 Oakwood Rd W, Watchung | 2,135 | 06/04/2024 | $840,000 |
| 40 Oakwood Rd, Watchung | 1,788 | 05/05/2023 | $650,000 |
| 625 Valley Rd, Watchung | 2,957 | 06/25/2009 | $420,000 |
| 621 Valley Rd, Watchung | 5,035 | 08/13/2012 | $1,495,000 |
| 280 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 5,397 | 01/28/1999 | $1,195,000 |
| 585 Valley Rd, Watchung | 3,014 | 08/07/1998 | $320,000 |
| 880 Valley Rd, Watchung | 1,616 | 09/30/2019 | $300,000 |
| 72 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 3,116 | ||
| 561 Valley Rd, Watchung | 04/19/2011 | $520,000 | |
| 51 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 2,112 | 03/25/1997 | $300,000 |
| 469 Valley Rd, Watchung | 4,920 | 01/27/2017 | $955,000 |
| 455 Valley Rd, Watchung | 4,696 | 09/15/2017 | $895,000 |
| 54 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 4,260 | 10/17/1996 | $440,000 |
| 67 Price Dr, Watchung | |||
| 537 Valley Rd, Watchung | 2,312 | 05/23/2013 | $510,000 |
| 601 Valley Rd, Watchung | 7,522 | 07/12/2022 | $2,265,000 |
| 35 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 2,334 | 06/24/2022 | $726,000 |
| 106 Oakwood Rd W, Watchung | 2,071 | 12/16/2020 | $605,000 |