118 Watson Road

Sold 7/21/23
Sold 7/21/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$685,000
3 beds2,680 sqft
118 Watson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$256/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Home is where the heart is - and it is here in this spacious, one-of-a-kind custom colonial. Built in 1960 by the only owner, this house is made to last with its all brick exterior. All rooms are sunny and spacious, with tons of closets. The eat-in kitchen is huge, has many cabinets, tons of counters and a large pantry, with plenty of space to add an island. Laundry is off the kitchen. The main level has both a sunroom/den, and family room with wood-burning stove, a brick wall, and a skylight. The...Home is where the heart is - and it is here in this spacious, one-of-a-kind custom colonial. Built in 1960 by the only owner, this house is made to last with its all brick exterior. All rooms are sunny and spacious, with tons of closets. The eat-in kitchen is huge, has many cabinets, tons of counters and a large pantry, with plenty of space to add an island. Laundry is off the kitchen. The main level has both a sunroom/den, and family room with wood-burning stove, a brick wall, and a skylight. The partially finished basement is a tremendous gathering space with a wood-burning fireplace, a bar, a second kitchen, and wine cellar. Additional unfinished basement storage space. Primary bedroom is on the first floor, complete with ensuite bath featuring a stall shower. Filled with charm - some of the other notable features are: plaster walls, curved archway to the dining room, hardwood floors throughout, a huge garage and huge shed. This property is also in a prime location - minutes to the Fanwood train station and adjacent to municipal pocket park and across from muncipal open property.
Listing closed: 07/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3845458
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Property Information for 118 Watson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,869 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Custom Home
  • Directions: Watson Road between Martine Avenue and Russell Road
  • Days On Market: 16
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Park MS
  • Grade School: School One
  • High School: ScotchPlns
  • Active Days on Market: 16
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Fanwood Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 33
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2905.0
  • Street # Display: 118.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Watson Road
  • Zip Code: 07023-1243
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: $14,869
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 529700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2905-00033-0000-00018-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, OvnWGas
  • Approx Sq Ft: 2680.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 18
  • Approximate Lot Size: 75X166
  • Total Acres: 0.29
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1960
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 252400.0
  • Assessment Land: 277300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Well
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Cedar Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, SmokeDet, TubShowr
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 17x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x15
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x13
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 15x13
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Rec Room, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 21x13
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Kitchen, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Den Dim: 10x13
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 28x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Attic, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room

Property History for 118 Watson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3845458

$685,000—
Jul 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515602442

$685,000—
Jul 13, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3845458

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3845458

$685,000
07/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515602442

$685,000
07/13/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3845458

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Public Records for 118 Watson Road

Taxable ValueLand$277,300Additions$506,900Total$784,200
Tax Record2025$24,467 ($2,039 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,520 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,449 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024Year Renovated2024CountyUNIONAPN05-00033-0000-00018

Schools near 118 Watson Road

This home is within Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
School #1 Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School
Public - 9 to 12
First Children School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
School #1 Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Public5 to 8

Scotch Plains Fanwood High School
Public9 to 12

First Children School
PrivatePK 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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