Last Sold Price
6 beds6,167 sqft$272/sqft
21 Watchung Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Description

This one-of-a-kind 6-bedroom mid-century modern home showcases design genius w/ an open floor plan throughout the expansive light filled space. Offering multiple entertaining options including a grand Living Room w/ exposed beams, 18' ceilings & wall to wall windows that overlook Western vistas & a beautifully landscaped, private property. An expansive Foyer w/ an indoor atrium welcomes you into this architecturally stunning home. The EIK boasts Sub-Zero appliances, a large center island & a separate...This one-of-a-kind 6-bedroom mid-century modern home showcases design genius w/ an open floor plan throughout the expansive light filled space. Offering multiple entertaining options including a grand Living Room w/ exposed beams, 18' ceilings & wall to wall windows that overlook Western vistas & a beautifully landscaped, private property. An expansive Foyer w/ an indoor atrium welcomes you into this architecturally stunning home. The EIK boasts Sub-Zero appliances, a large center island & a separate breakfast area. The Dining Room is framed by picture windows & is perfect for your holiday entertaining. 4 BRs including a master suite w/ a sitting area, office, walk-in-closets & en-suite bath complete the 1st floor. The walk out lower level offers a game room, Rec Room, 2 add'll BR's & 2 BA's.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/09/2020 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Shira Rost

    Shira Rost

    Listing Agent

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

    P: (973)-768-9003

Property Details for 21 Watchung Road

Status
MLS #
3596707
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$31,950 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Style
Ranch
Directions
Right on Great Hills, left on Wildwood, right on Watchung
Days On Market
17
Primary Style
Ranch

Location

Sold By PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, Shira Rost

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Building Information for 21 Watchung Road

Stories-Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

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$11,202 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,539

Property Taxes

$2,663

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21 Watchung Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MILLBURN
  • Grade School: DEERFIELD
  • High School: MILLBURN
  • Active Days on Market: 19
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Millburn Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4003
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1612.0
  • Street # Display: 21.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: WATCHUNG RD
  • Zip Code: 07078-3029
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
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  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $31,950
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1693000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1612-04003-0000-00012-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2018
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CentVac, Refrig, OvnWGas, CookGas, Washer, Dishwshr, Disposal, KitExhFn, Dryer, Microwav
  • Approx Sq Ft: 6167.0
  • Lot Description: Skyline View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 12
  • Approximate Lot Size: IRREG .6864AC
  • Total Acres: 0.69
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1974
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 934700.0
  • Assessment Land: 758300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Amenities: Billiards Room, Pool-Outdoor
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Deck
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: SoakTub, CeilBeam, StallShw, WlkInCls, Bidet, StallTub, FireExtg, CODetect, CeilHigh, Skylight, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet-Some, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Walkout, Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Bidet, Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • # Baths: 5.1
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x18
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 10x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 10x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x10
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x12
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 12x15
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x12
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 22x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2Bedroom,Walkout,GameRoom,GarEnter,Storage,MaidQrtr,BathOthr,RecRoom
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 13x9
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 12x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 36x26
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 9x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Living Room, Atrium, Dining Room, Bath Main, Powder Room, Bath(s) Other, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Sitting Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 16
  • Other Room 3: Breakfast
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Atrium
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Rec Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 21 Watchung Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3596707

$1,680,000
Oct 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3596707

$1,780,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3596707

$1,680,000
10/23/2019

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3596707

$1,780,000

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

Public Records for 21 Watchung Road

Taxable ValueLand$758,300Additions$996,000Total$1,754,300
Tax Record2025$34,182 ($2,848 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,888 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,888 SqFtStories1Lot Size29,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1974CountyESSEXAPN12-04003-0000-00012

Schools near 21 Watchung Road

This home is within Millburn Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5
Rating
School
Distance
Deerfield Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Millburn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Millburn Sr High School
Public9 to 12

Washington School
Public5

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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