Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,207,500
5 beds

1 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to own this amazing resort style property. Imaging having an inground pool inside your own pool house with two showers and bath? Since taking ownership, this home has been beautifully transformed while enhancing the charm of this property. New kitchen, complete with heated flooring, new mudroom that is attached to the 3 car garage, newer baths, whole house generator, new roof, resurfaced pool, newer HVAC as well! Kitchen & Master bath have radiant-heated floors (electrical pads)....Rare opportunity to own this amazing resort style property. Imaging having an inground pool inside your own pool house with two showers and bath? Since taking ownership, this home has been beautifully transformed while enhancing the charm of this property. New kitchen, complete with heated flooring, new mudroom that is attached to the 3 car garage, newer baths, whole house generator, new roof, resurfaced pool, newer HVAC as well! Kitchen & Master bath have radiant-heated floors (electrical pads). Beautifully finished walk-out LL with partial kitchen family room with fireplace & 2 bedrooms. New septic system 2011. Central Vac is as-is. This home is located in a very quiet yet convenient location, minutes to Route 78.
Listing Agent
  1. Cherie Berger

    Cherie Berger

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    P: (908) 410-0931

    M: (908) 410-0931

Listing closed: 05/13/2021 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3693815

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Watchung, NJ

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,760,000

Sold 02/28/25

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.68
Acres
$1,420,000 | 60 Evergreen Lane, Watchung, NJ 07069
1/58
2

$1,420,000

Sold 10/05/26

5
Bedrooms
4,600
Square Feet
1.5
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/96
3

$2,200,000

Sold 06/13/25

5
Bedrooms
5,971
Square Feet
1.5
Acres
4

$2,000,000

Sold 09/18/26

5
Bedrooms
5,000
Square Feet
1.5
Acres
5

$1,725,000

Sold 03/28/25

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.62
Acres
6

$2,650,000

Sold 09/13/25

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1.46
Acres
7

$1,405,000

Sold 06/26/26

5
Bedrooms
3,802
Square Feet
1.6
Acres
8

$1,725,000

Sold 08/11/26

5
Bedrooms
3,775
Square Feet
1.82
Acres
9

$1,150,000

Sold 07/15/25

5
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1.5
Acres

Location

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE REALTY, ANDREA WELSH

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Property Information for 1 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $19,705 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Custom Home, Colonial, Raised Ranch
  • Directions: From Watchung Circle, take Hillcrest Rd to Ridge Rd
  • Days On Market: 20
  • Primary Style: Custom Home

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 19
  • Renovated Year: 2019
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4303
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 1.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: RIDGE ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07069-5426
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $19,705
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 926000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-04303-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular, Lighting, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage

Property

Lot Information
  • Appliances: CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, GenBltIn, Microwav, RgOvElec, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvenSelf, SumpPump, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot, Mountain View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.50 AC.
  • Total Acres: 1.5
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1965
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 671100.0
  • Assessment Land: 254900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling, Window A/C(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Amenities: Pool-Indoor, Storage

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In-Ground Pool, Indoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Storm Door(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarDry, CeilBeam, Blinds, CeilCath, CedrClst, AlrmFire, SecurSys, Skylight, StallShw, TrckLght, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 5.2
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 18x20
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x20
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x16
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 17x20
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 18x20
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 18x30
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Great Room
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x23
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Den Dim: 14x16
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 23x30
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Ground
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2Bedroom,BathOthr,FamilyRm,Kitchen,Laundry,Pantry,PowderRm,Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 13x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 30x75
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 12x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Breakfst,DiningRm,Vestibul,Foyer,GarEnter,GreatRm,Kitchen,Library,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Other Level Rooms: Loft,MudRoom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom/Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: See Remarks
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground

Property History for 1 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3693815

$1,207,500
—
May 11, 2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3693815

—
—
May 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462366674

$1,207,500

+3.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3693815

$1,207,500
05/11/2021

Off Market

GSMLS #3693815

—
05/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462366674

$1,207,500

+3.5% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$364,800

Additions

$1,045,300
Total$1,410,100

Tax Record

2025

$26,028 ($2,169 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

6,067 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,067 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

65,340 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1965

Year Renovated

1965

Zoning

R-R

County

SOMERSET

APN

21-04303-0000-00008

Schools near 1 Ridge Road

This home is within Watchung Borough Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bayberry Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Valley View Middle School
Public5 to 8

Watchung Hills Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
$1,207,500
5
–
65,340
–
–
–
–
69,760
$645,000
–
–
2,059
65,340
–
–
–
8,884
161,172
$1
–
–
2,432
64,904
$650,000
3
2,000
95,832

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