Last Sold Price
3 beds
285 Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Description

Wonderful home on an expansive lot 1.55 acres. You will love the Renovated chefs kitchen with HUGE center island, wine fridge, & professional grade stainless steel appliances. This home boasts massive bedrooms with multiple walk in closets. Master bedroom comes with an oversized walk in closet & master bathroom of your dreams! Substantial living room with large windows that spill light into the living/dining room. The dining room & family room are just off of the kitchen accessible through an incredible...Wonderful home on an expansive lot 1.55 acres. You will love the Renovated chefs kitchen with HUGE center island, wine fridge, & professional grade stainless steel appliances. This home boasts massive bedrooms with multiple walk in closets. Master bedroom comes with an oversized walk in closet & master bathroom of your dreams! Substantial living room with large windows that spill light into the living/dining room. The dining room & family room are just off of the kitchen accessible through an incredible panty & mudroom equipped with a large sink big enough for your furry friends! Enjoy this private and unique property, close to NYC transportation and great schools!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by AMANDA ABDELSAYED • KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN

Property Details for 285 Hillcrest Road

Status
MLS #
3764126
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$12,536 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
1.55 AC / 67,518 SF
Style
Colonial
Directions
GPS
Days On Market
20
Primary Style
Colonial

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, AMANDA ABDELSAYED

Sold By UNKNOWN OFFICE, UNKNOWN AGENT

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Building Information for 285 Hillcrest Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.55 AC / 67,518 SF

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$4,628 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,583

Property Taxes

$1,045

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 Hillcrest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 21
  • Renovated Year: 2013
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 4102
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 285.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Hillcrest Rd
  • Zip Code: 07069-5416
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: $12,536
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 584200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-04102-0000-00009-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2021
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Gravel
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Additional 1/2 Car Garage, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwshr, Dryer, Microwav, RgOvGas, Refrig, Washer, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Backs to Park Land
  • Lot Identifier: 9
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.55
  • Total Acres: 1.55
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1900
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 324000.0
  • Assessment Land: 260200.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic 4 Bedroom Town Verified
  • Amenities: Pool-Outdoor
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Above Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bidet, Skylight, StallTub
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Primary Bath Features: Bidet, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x23
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 24x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 17x16
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x12
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 12x12
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x20
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 15x12
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x7
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 24x20
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Kitchen,Laundry,LivDinRm,MudRoom,OutEntrn,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Attic
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Pantry
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: MudRoom
  • Other Room 5: Attic
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third

Property History for 285 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3764126

$705,000
Jun 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493546021

$705,000

+3.2% / yr

Feb 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3764126

$700,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3764126

$705,000
06/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493546021

$705,000

+3.2% / yr

02/16/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3764126

$700,000

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

Public Records for 285 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$352,000Additions$433,600Total$785,600
Tax Record2025$14,457 ($1,205 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,376 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,376 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21-04102-0000-00009

Schools near 285 Hillcrest 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: 285 Hillcrest Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
$705,000
3
67,518
1,248
60,984
$827,000
4
60,112
$1
2,432
64,904
$2,500,000
6
6,868
65,340
2,052
52,272

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