| Primary address | 561 Valley Road, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 7002 |
| Lot | 2 |
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| Sale date | 04/19/2011 |
| Sale price | $520,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $34,697 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 2.3 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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Assessed at $1,777,500, the tax amount paid for 561 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $34,696.
When was 561 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?561 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 04/19/2011 for $520,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 561 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 | $34,697 |
| Market value | $1,777,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,777,500 | $1,777,500 | 1.952 | $34,697 | +0.13% |
| 2024 | $1,734,300 | $1,734,300 | 1.998 | $34,651 | +2.89% |
| 2023 | $1,650,000 | $1,650,000 | 2.041 | $33,677 | +1.07% |
| 2022 | $1,585,900 | $1,585,900 | 2.101 | $33,320 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | $1,575,000 | $1,575,000 | 2.146 | $33,800 | +0.85% |
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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 561 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 | 0.55 |
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 0.55 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.29 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.29 |
| East End Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-4 | 486 | 1.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.66 |
| Columbia Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.69 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.87 | |
| College Achieve Central Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,403 | 1.95 |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 2.01 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.42 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 1.87 | |
| College Achieve Central Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,403 | 1.95 |
| Pinnacle Academy High School | NR | Public | 9-12 | 60 | 1.97 |
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 2.01 |
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Here are the neighbors for 561 Valley Road, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 1,900 | 09/06/2017 | $550,000 |
| 260 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 5,785 | 09/11/2020 | $1,860,000 |
| 497 Valley Rd, Watchung | 3,142 | 09/14/2017 | $895,000 |
| 270 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 5,678 | 03/02/2001 | $1 |
| 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 |
| 290 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | |||
| 76 Price Dr, Watchung | 3,020 | 06/11/2010 | $1 |
| 585 Valley Rd, Watchung | 3,014 | 08/07/1998 | $320,000 |
| 40 Price Dr, Watchung | 3,820 | 08/30/2022 | $900,000 |
| 72 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 3,116 | ||
| 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 |
| 601 Valley Rd, Watchung | 7,522 | 07/12/2022 | $2,265,000 |
| 537 Valley Rd, Watchung | 2,312 | 05/23/2013 | $510,000 |
| 67 Price Dr, Watchung | |||
| 35 Cardinal Dr, Watchung | 2,334 | 06/24/2022 | $726,000 |