Last Sold Price
5 beds5,400 sqft$231/sqft
359 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Description

This classic, all-brick, 2-story, French Provincial sits majestically on a gentle rise offering winter views of the Somerset Valley. A wide, sweeping, double-width driveway allows parking for many vehicles. Enter through a set of oversized, double doors and prepare to be taken by the home's size and openness. The interior is exceedingly bright ~ no need to turn on lighting 'til sundown. A massive kitchen offers separate dining & an adjacent butler's wing. H/W floors & oversized windows run throughout...This classic, all-brick, 2-story, French Provincial sits majestically on a gentle rise offering winter views of the Somerset Valley. A wide, sweeping, double-width driveway allows parking for many vehicles. Enter through a set of oversized, double doors and prepare to be taken by the home's size and openness. The interior is exceedingly bright ~ no need to turn on lighting 'til sundown. A massive kitchen offers separate dining & an adjacent butler's wing. H/W floors & oversized windows run throughout most of the home. A den//office acts as a 1st level bedroom w/a full bath situated by its entry. A huge master suite w/private bath, 2 other bedrooms & a full bath comprise the remainder of level ll while 2 more bedrooms, a study and a full bath make up level lll. A finished basement offers a 5th, full bath.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JAMES CARLTON LONGO • KELLER WILLIAMS TOWNE SQUARE REAL

Property Details for 359 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
3698504
Days on Market
22
Taxes
$25,408 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Style
Colonial
Directions
Route 78; Exit 40; head south toward Watchung. Proceed approximately 1/3 mile; LEFT on Ridge Road. The home is situated a mile ahead on your left.
Days On Market
22
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Ridge Estates

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Watchung, NJ

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Location

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Building Information for 359 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,471 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,354

Property Taxes

$2,117

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 359 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R60
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 22
  • Renovated Year: 2006
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 7004
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Brick
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 359.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 8
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Ridge Rd
  • Zip Code: 07069-5431
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: $25,408
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 1194000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-07004-0000-00015-0000-
  • 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: *
  • Assoc/Maint Fee: 0.0
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CentVac, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, Microwav, Refrig, OvenSelf, SumpPump, TrashCom, OvnWElec, Washer, WtrSftOw
  • Approx Sq Ft: 5400.0
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Skyline View, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.50 ACRE
  • Total Acres: 1.5
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1987
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 889000.0
  • Assessment Land: 305000.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Deck, Gazebo, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CedrClst, Drapes, AlrmFire, FireExtg, JacuzTyp, SecurSys, SmokeDet, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Composition Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Jetted Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 5.1
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 13x28
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x21
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x18
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 13x17
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x17
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 19x26
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x28
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Country Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: BathOthr,Exercise,GarEnter,RecRoom,Utility
  • Living Room Dim: 17x21
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 9x17
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 16x26
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Pantry
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $0
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 359 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3698504

$1,250,000
Jun 16, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466253420

$1,250,000
Jun 16, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3698504

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3698504

$1,250,000
06/16/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466253420

$1,250,000
06/16/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3698504

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

Public Records for 359 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$410,500Additions$1,163,300Total$1,573,800
Tax Record2025$29,048 ($2,421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,444 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21-07004-0000-00015

Schools near 359 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: 359 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069
$1,250,000
5
5,400
65,340
2,301
65,340
3,260
65,340
$577,000
2,633
65,776
2,886
65,340
$500,000
4
63,162

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