260 Old Somerset Road

Sold 9/11/20
Sold 9/11/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,870,000
5 beds6,100 sqft$307/sqft
260 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$307/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

With one of the most exclusive addresses in Watchung, situated on a cul de sac, this totally transformed home awaits you! Since taking ownership in 2015, this home now has; State of the art new custom kitchen; 5 full bathrooms have been totally renovated as well as the 2 powder rooms. All 5 A/C compresses replaced w/York high-efficiency units; 3 new heating systems; 2 new hot water heaters; Wine room with new Wine Guardian cooling unit, 1500 bottle capacity; finished LL-premium cork-backed flooring;...With one of the most exclusive addresses in Watchung, situated on a cul de sac, this totally transformed home awaits you! Since taking ownership in 2015, this home now has; State of the art new custom kitchen; 5 full bathrooms have been totally renovated as well as the 2 powder rooms. All 5 A/C compresses replaced w/York high-efficiency units; 3 new heating systems; 2 new hot water heaters; Wine room with new Wine Guardian cooling unit, 1500 bottle capacity; finished LL-premium cork-backed flooring; granite countertops, sink & faucet in hobby area; new ungraded Sony high definition ceiling mounted projector; new projection screen; inground pool converted to saltwater; new pebble bottom; 2 new lynx professional grills. So much more!

Listing Agent

  1. Cherie Berger

    Cherie Berger

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    P: (908) 410-0931

    M: (908) 410-0931

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Listing closed: 09/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3638555
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Property Information for 260 Old Somerset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $36,710 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Somerset County
  • Style: Custom Home, Colonial
  • Directions: Valley Rd to Price Drive to Old Somerset
  • Days On Market: 18
  • Primary Style: Custom Home
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • 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: 18
  • Renovated Year: 2018
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 7002
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 260.0
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: OLD SOMERSET ROAD
  • Zip Code: 07069-6056
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: $36,710
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1769200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-07002-0000-00009-0001-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2019
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Additional Parking, Circular, Off-Street Parking, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Additional 1/2 Car Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, GenBltIn, HotTub, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, OvenSelf, OvnWElec, WineRefr
  • Approx Sq Ft: 6100.0
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 9.1
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.5
  • Total Acres: 1.5
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1998
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 1195800.0
  • Assessment Land: 573400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 4 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 4 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarDry, BarWet, Bidet, CODetect, CeilCath, Drapes, CeilHigh, Skylight, Steam, StereoSy, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Imitation Slate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Bidet, Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 6.2
  • # Full Baths: 6
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x27
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 13x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x15
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x16
  • Easement Desc: See Survey
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Gas Fireplace
  • # Fireplaces: 5
  • Kitchen Dim: 22x26
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x18
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: BathOthr,Exercise,Kitchen,Laundry,Leisure,RecRoom,Walkout,Workshop
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 20x23
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 17x21
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 13x15
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 32x33
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Breakfst,DiningRm,Foyer,GarEnter,GreatRm,Kitchen,Laundry,Library,LivingRm,MaidQrtr,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Great Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Library
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Media Room
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 260 Old Somerset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3638555

$1,870,000—
Aug 20, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680161673

$1,860,000

+0.4% / yr

Jun 28, 2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3638555

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3638555

$1,870,000
08/20/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #680161673

$1,860,000

+0.4% / yr

06/28/2020

Off Market

GSMLS #3638555

—

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Public Records for 260 Old Somerset Road

Taxable ValueLand$731,300Additions$1,489,400Total$2,220,700
Tax Record2025$40,941 ($3,412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,785 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,785 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21-07002-0000-00009-01

Schools near 260 Old Somerset Road

This home is within Watchung Borough Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bayberry Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Valley View Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Watchung Hills Regional High School
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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