79 Park Pl

Watchung, NJ 07069

$550,000
Last Sold Price
3
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Sold 7/31/24
Sold 7/31/24

Description

Privacy abounds in this charming 3 Bedroom Cape Cod nestled atop a quiet cul-de-sac street. Situated in a lovely neighborhood just a short walk to Watchung Lake jogging/walking path, fishing, ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, & playground! Convenient proximity to commuter routes 78 & 22 and Newark International Airport. Living room w/ picture window, hardwood floors, & hardwood under carpet. Eat in kitchen w/ double sink, spacious dining area, & door to private, wooded backyard. 2 Bedrooms...Privacy abounds in this charming 3 Bedroom Cape Cod nestled atop a quiet cul-de-sac street. Situated in a lovely neighborhood just a short walk to Watchung Lake jogging/walking path, fishing, ball fields, tennis & basketball courts, & playground! Convenient proximity to commuter routes 78 & 22 and Newark International Airport. Living room w/ picture window, hardwood floors, & hardwood under carpet. Eat in kitchen w/ double sink, spacious dining area, & door to private, wooded backyard. 2 Bedrooms are located on the first floor both w/ hardwood floors. A den and a full bath with tub/shower complete this level. The 2nd floor features a spacious bedroom w/ numerous storage nooks. Additional features include: 1 car built in garage, ample basement storage, & city utilities. This is an estate property being sold "as is."

Property Details for 79 Park Place

Style
Cape Cod
Directions
Stirling Rd. to right onto Lakeview to left onto Park Place to # 79 on the right.
Days On Market
17
Primary Style
Cape Cod
LISTING UPDATED: 08/01/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 79 Park Place

StatusSold
MLS #3909804
Days on Market17
Taxes$9,058 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountySomerset County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of C-21 NORTH WARREN REALTY, KRISTIN JACOBS

Sold By BH & G REAL ESTATE MATURO, MUHAMMAD REHAN FAYYAZ

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Building Information for 79 Park Place

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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Property Information for 79 Park Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 17
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2803
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 79.0
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Park Pl
  • Zip Code: 07069-5936
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • County Code Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount: $9,058
  • Street name Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 443800.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-02803-0000-00005-0001-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Built-In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Lot Description: Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 5.01
  • Approximate Lot Size: .92
  • Total Acres: 0.92
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1955
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 98200.0
  • Assessment Land: 345600.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storm Door(s)
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • # Baths: 1.0
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 14x10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 10x9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 31x12
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x7
  • Easement Desc: Sewer
  • Easement: Yes
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 12x7
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: GarEnter,Laundry,Utility
  • Den Dim: 14x11
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 19x12
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • # Rooms: 7

Property History for 79 Park Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4002564

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Mar 31, 2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4002564

$1,775,000—
Dec 23, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #4002564

$1,799,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4002564

—
03/31/2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4002564

$1,775,000
12/23/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #4002564

$1,799,900

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

Public Records for 79 Park Place

Taxable ValueLand$395,800Additions$112,200Total$508,000
Tax Record2024$9,459 ($788 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR-ACountySOMERSETAPN21 02803-0000-00005- 01

Schools near 79 Park Place

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

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