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1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information

1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung
Zip code 07069
County Somerset
Municipality Watchung Borough
Block 7403
Lot 14

Sales & Tax Overview for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Sale date 06/10/1994
Sale price $376,000
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Property tax $17,238

Lot & Building Information for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Building sqft 2,504
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 1.4
Year built 1956
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 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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About 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069?

1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was built in 1956 and has a total of 2,504 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $883,100, the tax amount paid for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 is $17,238.

When was 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ 07069 was last sold in 06/10/1994 for $376,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/10/1994 $376,000

Title Documents for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Property Taxes for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $17,238
Market value $883,100

Assessment History for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1273 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
2025 $883,100 $883,100 1.952 $17,238 +6.24%
2024 $812,100 $812,100 1.998 $16,226 +3.96%
2023 $764,700 $764,700 2.041 $15,608 +0.32%
2022 $740,500 $740,500 2.101 $15,558 +0.62%
2021 $720,500 $720,500 2.146 $15,462 +0.85%

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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)
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 0.53
Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School NR Private PK-K 58 0.53
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.73
Bayberry Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 410 0.73
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 0.89

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 0.91
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 0.95
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.47
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 2.02
Flex School NR Private 5-12 34 2.08

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 1.31
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.47
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 1.50
Hillcrest Academy North NR Public 9-12 81 1.86
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.91

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Neighbors for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung

Here are the neighbors for 1273 Johnston Drive, Watchung.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1085 Valley Rd, Watchung 09/04/2014 $10
1129 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,638 05/04/1998 $375,000
48 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 07/21/2008 $347,000
1149 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,079 02/22/2001 $10
1201 Valley Rd, Watchung 03/23/2001 $100
1169 Johnston Dr, Watchung 5,006 09/14/2016 $1,175,000
1205 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,760
133 Twin Falls Rd, Watchung Boro 07/21/2011 $1
219 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 2,546 12/08/2017 $250,000
1175 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,864 09/30/2025 $999,000
1293 Johnston Dr, Watchung 4,687 03/02/2020 $1,160,000
154 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 01/05/2015 $3,050,000
1243 Johnston Dr, Watchung 3,110 10/22/2021 $749,999
205 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 3,960 04/22/2002
185 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 2,780 10/04/1995 $178,000
1353 Johnston Dr, Watchung 4,237 12/30/2019 $875,000
1125 Valley Rd, Watchung 09/04/2014 $10
264 Bonnie Burn Rd, Watchung 06/02/2003
1227 Johnston Dr, Watchung 4,419 08/27/2021 $1,200,000
1225 Johnston Dr, Watchung 2,181 08/23/2023 $650,000
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