278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information
278 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 278 Ridge Road, Watchung |
| Zip code | 07069 |
| County | Somerset |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Block | 4311 |
| Lot | 5 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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| Sale date | 09/28/2021 |
| Sale price | $645,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $13,704 |
Lot & Building Information for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
| Building sqft | 2,588 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 1.4 |
| Year built | 1963 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
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Other Property Data for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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Title Documents for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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Property Taxes for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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| Tax year: | 2024 |
| Property tax | $13,704 |
| Market value | $685,900 |
Assessment History for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
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| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $685,900 | $685,900 | 1.998 | $13,704 | +3.86% |
| 2023 | $646,500 | $646,500 | 2.041 | $13,195 | +2.40% |
| 2022 | $613,300 | $613,300 | 2.101 | $12,885 | +28.66% |
| 2021 | $466,700 | $466,700 | 2.146 | $10,015 | +0.85% |
| 2020 | $466,700 | $466,700 | 2.128 | $9,931 | +4.85% |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 0.92 |
| Bayberry Elementary School | 8 | Public | PK, K-4 | 410 | 0.92 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.24 |
| Mcmillin Early Child Center | NR | Public | PK, K-2 | 241 | 1.24 |
| Mountain Park Elementary School | 9 | Public | 3-5 | 223 | 1.27 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle School | 7 | Public | 5-8 | 254 | 1.40 |
| Columbia Middle School | 9 | Public | 6-8 | 560 | 1.57 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 2.05 | |
| North Plainfield Middle School | 4 | Public | 7-8 | 489 | 2.05 |
| FlexSchool | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 2.08 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 298 | 0.56 |
| Watchung Hills Regional High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,741 | 1.83 |
| Mcauley School | NR | Private | 33 | 2.05 | |
| North Plainfield High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,214 | 2.05 |
| FlexSchool | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 2.08 |
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Neighbors for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung
Here are the neighbors for 278 Ridge Road, Watchung.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 7,476 | 03/16/2012 | $1,826,000 |
| 70 Century Ln, Watchung | 2,230 | 03/07/1979 | $113,500 |
| 50 Century Ln, Watchung | 3,974 | 12/20/2002 | |
| 40 Century Ln, Watchung | 6,098 | 08/27/2013 | $2,000,000 |
| 264 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 2,123 | 10/17/2023 | $565,000 |
| 226 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 2,040 | 04/25/1993 | $1 |
| 136 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 2,661 | 04/04/2016 | |
| 37 Century Ln, Watchung | 3,405 | 10/12/1984 | $215,000 |
| 95 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 2,166 | 08/14/2014 | $470,000 |
| 417 Valley Rd, Watchung | 3,015 | 06/30/2022 | $950,000 |
| 123 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 3,633 | 08/25/2011 | $807,000 |
| 250 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 2,283 | 07/11/2003 | $679,000 |
| 238 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 4,222 | 04/13/2007 | $592,500 |
| 306 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 4,220 | 02/03/2017 | $985,000 |
| 320 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 1,392 | 03/21/1991 | $283,000 |
| 336 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 2,091 | 01/17/2014 | $1 |
| 135 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 1,977 | 11/06/2013 | $585,000 |
| 101 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 2,513 | 02/24/2016 | $1 |
| 290 Ridge Rd, Watchung | 2,442 | 10/23/2015 | $595,000 |
| 171 Old Somerset Rd, Watchung | 2,540 | 01/10/2020 | $550,000 |