Last Sold Price
2 beds
71 Watchtower Rd, Denville, NJ 07834

Description

A hidden gem nestled in Cedar Lake in need of some tender loving care. It is the perfect opportunity for a buyer to update it up and make it their own or a contractor or investor as it's brimming with potential. This property features a wrap around deck and a private wooded lot. The full basement has no access from the first floor. Access is thru the garage doors in the front. As per the town of Denville there is city sewer in the street approximately 245 feet from the house. Property is being sold...A hidden gem nestled in Cedar Lake in need of some tender loving care. It is the perfect opportunity for a buyer to update it up and make it their own or a contractor or investor as it's brimming with potential. This property features a wrap around deck and a private wooded lot. The full basement has no access from the first floor. Access is thru the garage doors in the front. As per the town of Denville there is city sewer in the street approximately 245 feet from the house. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Dues for Cedar Lake Property Owners Association are $550 annually for swimming, boating, paddleboarding and two beaches. Optional membership in the Cedar Lake Community Club includes access to clubhouse activities, tennis and paddleball for just $140. annually. Enjoy all that the town of Denville has to offer! A vibrant downtown with restaurants and shopping galore. Close to all major highways plus the NJ transit train line into NY's Penn Station.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ROBERTA BUTERA • BHHS HORIZON REALTY

Property Details for 71 Watchtower Road

Status
MLS #
3918813
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$6,379 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1931
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Style
Ranch
Directions
Cedar Lake W. to Bald Nob to Watchtower to #71 on left
Days On Market
36
Primary Style
Ranch
Section/Subdiv/Development
Cedar Lake

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$445,014

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

[Denville, NJ]

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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS HORIZON REALTY, ROBERTA BUTERA

Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN, MARY K. SHEERAN

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Building Information for 71 Watchtower Road

Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,853 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,322

Property Taxes

$532

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 71 Watchtower Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: R-1B
  • High School: MorrisKnol
  • Active Days on Market: 36
  • County #: Morris
  • Town Name: Denville Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 70502
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Beige
  • Town #: 2308.0
  • Street # Display: 71.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: Morris
  • Street Name: Watchtower Rd
  • Zip Code: 07834-1773
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: $6,379
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 241200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2308-70502-0000-00315-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Other Fees: 550.0
  • Other Fee Freqency: Annually
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Includes: See Remarks
  • Assoc/Maint Fee Freq: Annually
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Crushed Stone
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Electric
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 315
  • Approximate Lot Size: .172 AC 50X150
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1931
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 59300.0
  • Assessment Land: 181900.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: No Cool
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Amenities: Club House, Lake Privileges, Playground
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Vinyl-Linoleum
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Walkout
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 9x8
  • # Bedrooms: 2
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 10x10
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,OutEntrn,Workshop
  • Living Room Dim: 15x9
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Application Fee: $100
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 71 Watchtower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3918813

$260,000
Oct 4, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3918813

Sep 25, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543934106

$260,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3918813

$260,000
10/04/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3918813

09/25/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543934106

$260,000

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

Public Records for 71 Watchtower Road

Taxable ValueLand$181,900Additions$59,300Total$241,200
Tax Record2024$6,647 ($554 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt560 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated1931ZoningR-1CountyMORRISAPN08-70502-0000-00315

Schools near 71 Watchtower Road

This home is within Morris Hills Regionalschool District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riverview Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Valleyview Middle School
Public6 to 8

Morris Knolls High School
Public9 to 12

Morris Hills 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: 71 Watchtower Road, Denville, NJ 07834
$260,000
2
7,405
$620,000
3
10,890
1,707
10,367
9,496
$400,000
7,405
2,178
11,892

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