Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
188 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.6 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This gracious ranch is set on a lovely woodsy 1.6 acre property with a fenced level back yard. Spacious large room sizes make it comfortable for one floor living. The kitchen is updated with granite counters and a breakfast area. It has easy access to the laundry room and two car garage. The adjacent formal dining room opens to the light and bright Living Room with oversized picture window on the back yard. The family room is warm and welcoming, with a fireplace, picture window and built in bookcase....This gracious ranch is set on a lovely woodsy 1.6 acre property with a fenced level back yard. Spacious large room sizes make it comfortable for one floor living. The kitchen is updated with granite counters and a breakfast area. It has easy access to the laundry room and two car garage. The adjacent formal dining room opens to the light and bright Living Room with oversized picture window on the back yard. The family room is warm and welcoming, with a fireplace, picture window and built in bookcase. The sunroom is a highlight of this home, a perfect place to relax and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Watchung Hills. The master bedroom has a private bath with large and attractive shower. The hall bath is convenient to two more spacious bedrooms. Lower level is walkout to the patio and back yard, with two large finished rooms to work as home office and entertainment room. The lower level also includes a large storage room and utility area. The location is very private, but just minutes from Route 78 for easy commuting and about 5 minutes to the Connell Corporate Center and Lifetime Fitness gym.
Listing closed: 12/17/2021 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3746535

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$802,556

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

Watchung, NJ

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
2

$840,000

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Unavailable
Square Feet
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3

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Sold 12/13/24

3
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2,290
Square Feet
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Acres
4

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Sold 07/27/26

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1,293
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
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$936,000

Sold 10/31/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
6

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Acres
7

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Sold By WEICHERT REALTORS, ELANNE CULLARS

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Property Information for 188 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,738 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Rt 78 to Exit 41, Hillcrest Road to left on Ridge Road, on right, sign.
  • Days On Market: 26
  • Primary Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 25
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4305
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: white
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 188.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Ridge Rd
  • Zip Code: 07069-5429
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: $12,738
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 606200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-04305-0000-00006-0000-
  • 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: Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, Refrig, OvenSelf, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.60 AC
  • Total Acres: 1.6
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1963
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 343100.0
  • Assessment Land: 263100.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Patio
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: FireExtg, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 21x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x12
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 20x14
  • Fireplace Desc: Library
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 24x10
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 18x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: Office, Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 29x12
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 38x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Laundry,Library,LivingRm,Pantry,Sunroom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Office
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground

Property History for 188 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3746535

$725,000
Dec 14, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3746535

Dec 3, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480132957

$725,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3746535

$725,000
12/14/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3746535

12/03/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480132957

$725,000

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Public Records for 188 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$372,700Additions$484,600Total$857,300
Tax Record2025$15,780 ($1,315 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,368 SqFtStories1Lot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21-04305-0000-00006

Schools near 188 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: 188 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
$725,000
3
69,696
4,665
65,340
$590,000
4
65,340
$760,000
4
60,984
2,184
100,188
$945,000
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65,340

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