Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
217 Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.3 acresLot Size
1909Year Built
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

The Converted Barn, Bayberry Barn, built in 1909 by Congressman Charles Eaton, is an historic treasure! Selected as a Featured Home in Sunday NY Times! Expanded in 1937 to create a musical performance area, the Barn's magnificent Living Room features unique curved doors at one end, a massive fireplace at the other, the Dining Room is a raised space within it. The Pine Library is original, marble bath has wide plank barn floors. Office could be guest BR. Upstairs, the high beamed ceiling of the Master...The Converted Barn, Bayberry Barn, built in 1909 by Congressman Charles Eaton, is an historic treasure! Selected as a Featured Home in Sunday NY Times! Expanded in 1937 to create a musical performance area, the Barn's magnificent Living Room features unique curved doors at one end, a massive fireplace at the other, the Dining Room is a raised space within it. The Pine Library is original, marble bath has wide plank barn floors. Office could be guest BR. Upstairs, the high beamed ceiling of the Master BR defines the room, adjoined by a large BR converted to a dressing room. The farmhand kitchen is charming, 2 bedrooms, vintage bath & private office complete the residential area. Professional cabinetmaking shop. garage & vast storage are on the "barn" side.
Listing closed: 05/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3435313

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$899,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

Watchung, NJ

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Location

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Property Information for 217 Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,163 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Style: Converted Structure
  • Directions: Watchung circle to Valley Road, left on Sunbright, second driveway on left, sign. Follow driveway back to the house. Please drive very slow on drive
  • Days On Market: 27
  • Primary Style: Converted Structure
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lot Size: 2.30 AC / 100,188 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 28
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 1985
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4307
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: brown
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 217.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: VALLEY RD
  • Zip Code: 07069-6035
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: $12,163
  • Street name Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 531300.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-04307-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2016
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Wooded Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 9
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.30 AC
  • Total Acres: 2.3
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1909
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Historical
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 208000.0
  • Assessment Land: 323300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Shared Well
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Workshop, Greenhouse Type Room
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Beam Ceilings, Walk-In Closet, Cathedral Ceiling
  • Flooring: Stone, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Roof Description: Wood Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 21x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 14x13
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 21x11
  • Easement Desc: access
  • Easement: Yes
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 11x8
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen, See Remarks
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Den Dim: 12x11
  • Den Level: Second
  • Living Room Dim: 32x23
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x11
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 28x12
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 17x11
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Laundry Room, Foyer, Library, Den, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath Main
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Den, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Library
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Conservatory
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: See Remarks
  • Other Room 3 Level: Second
  • Other Room 6: Workshop
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 217 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2018

Sold

GSMLS #3435313

$515,000
Dec 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3435313

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2018

Sold

GSMLS #3435313

$515,000
12/12/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3435313

$525,000

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Schools near 217 Valley 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 217 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
$515,000
4
100,188
$515,000
3,030
100,188
2,702
60,984
$600,000
4,777
60,113
4,465
74,052
$525,000
3
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