497 Valley Rd

Watchung, NJ 07069

$895,000
Last Sold Price
5
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Sold 9/15/17
Sold 9/15/17

Description

Rare find. A historic 1927 Tudor with all modern amenities located on over two acres of flat fenced-in park like grounds, including large playground with rubber mulch field, In ground salt water heated pool, private outdoor dining area and enough room to host a soccer/lacrosse game in your backyard. Separate from the four bedrooms, on the second floor, is large in-law suite with a separate entrance and bathroom. Kitchen and all bathrooms recently updated with high end finishes. House features three...Rare find. A historic 1927 Tudor with all modern amenities located on over two acres of flat fenced-in park like grounds, including large playground with rubber mulch field, In ground salt water heated pool, private outdoor dining area and enough room to host a soccer/lacrosse game in your backyard. Separate from the four bedrooms, on the second floor, is large in-law suite with a separate entrance and bathroom. Kitchen and all bathrooms recently updated with high end finishes. House features three wood burning fireplaces, finished basement, whole house generator, automatic gate, outdoor monitoring system and much more. Screened-in porch only few feet from where school bus pickups. Schools recently ranked number 11 in state.
  1. Listed by DAVID BURKE • RE/MAX PREMIER
  2. Listed by MANUEL GONZALEZ • RE/MAX PREMIER

Property Details for 497 Valley Road

Style
Tudor
Directions
Valley Rd
Days On Market
101
Primary Style
Tudor
LISTING CLOSED: 09/15/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 497 Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #3381366
Days on Market101
Taxes$17,960 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1927
Lot Size2.18 AC / 94,960 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER, DAVID BURKE; RE/MAX PREMIER, MANUEL GONZALEZ

Sold By RE/MAX PREMIER, MANUEL GONZALEZ

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Building Information for 497 Valley Road

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size2.18 AC / 94,960 SF

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Property Information for 497 Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 64
  • Comprehensive Days on Mkt: 0
  • Renovated Year: 2016
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 7001
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 497.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 15
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Valley Rd
  • Zip Code: 07069-6117
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: $17,960
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 858900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-07001-0000-00001-0000-
  • 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: 2 Car Width, Paver Block
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, GenBltIn, Refrig, CookGas, Dishwshr, Microwav
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2.18
  • Total Acres: 2.18
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1927
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 522300.0
  • Assessment Land: 336600.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Ceiling Fan
  • Services: Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Cast Iron
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Exterior Description: Brick, Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Metal Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: StallShw, WlkInCls, Blinds, FireExtg, Shades, WndwTret, CODetect, SmokeDet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Soaking Tub
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 14x11
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 18x11
  • Kitchen Area: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Rec Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 21x18
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x11
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x8
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 12x10
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: MudRoom,Foyer,Screened,GarEnter,LivingRm,Pantry,DiningRm,PowderRm,FamilyRm,Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Breakfast
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 5: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 497 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3381366

$895,000—
Sep 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608187586

$895,000

+2.8% / yr

Apr 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3381366

$925,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3381366

$895,000
09/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608187586

$895,000

+2.8% / yr

04/21/2017

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3381366

$925,000

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

Public Records for 497 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$456,500Additions$673,900Total$1,130,400
Tax Record2024$20,701 ($1,725 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,142 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,142 SqFtStories2Lot Size94,961 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21 07001-0000-00001

Schools near 497 Valley 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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