New
$585,000
3 bd · 2 ba · · 6,970 sqft lot
95 Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
Single family · Built 1900 ·
$3,590/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
A charming, well-maintained Colonial nestled in the heart of Watchung. Ideally located just moments from Rte 78, the Watchung Circle, & highly rated schools, this home offers the perfect balance of charm & everyday convenience with easy access to NYC commuting. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed kitchen featuring custom built-in cabinetry extending to the ceiling, a built-in pantry, two ovens, & a Maytag dishwasher. The inviting living room is accented with charming built-in shelving, creating a warm & welcoming space for everyday living. Designed with flexibility in mind, a first-floor full bathroom was added approximately ten years ago & features radiant heated floors & a walk-in shower, making one-floor living a comfortable option. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms that share a full bath, & the seller believes hardwood flooring is preserved beneath the carpeting, offering exciting possibilities for future updates. Outside, unwind on the covered porch overlooking the level backyard an ideal setting for gardening & simply enjoying the outdoors. Having been cherished by the same owners for about 60 yrs, this home reflects exceptional pride of ownership & offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Additional updates include a new hot water heater (2025). The home is also equipped with a whole-house generator connected to natural gas, providing peace of mind year-round and an option to convert the rest of the appliances to natural gas.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 14x12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12x11
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11x11
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Basement Level: Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
- Extra Room-1 Dimensions: 23x23
- Living Room Dimensions: 17x12
- Extra Room-1 Level: Basement
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished
- Extra Room-1 Description: Workshop
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2.00
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Blinds
- Codetect
- Cedr clst
- Drapes
- Smoke det
- Stall shw
- Stall tub
- Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Tile
Appliances
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Generator-built-in
- Microwave oven
- Range/oven-electric
- Refrigerator
- Sump pump
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: 3 Units, Window A/C(s)
- Heating Features: 1 Unit, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Gas Natur, Oil Ab In
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Description: Formal Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12x11
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11x9
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Open porch(es)
- Porch: Yes
Schools
- 8
Valley View Middle School
elementary · 5-8 · 0.5 mi
- 9
Watchung Hills Regional High School
high · 9-12 · 1.5 mi
The Learning Experience at Warren
elementary · K · 1.2 mi
- 6
Bayberry Elementary School
elementary · K-4 · 1.7 mi
Mcauley School
elementary · 1.8 mi
Sundance School
elementary · PK-6 · 1.9 mi
Price history
- Sep 28, 2026 · Price Changed$585,000
- Jul 15, 2026 · Listed$600,000
Tax history
- 2026$7,763 tax · $403,300 assessed
- 2025$7,396 tax · $403,300 assessed
- 2024$6,843 tax · $378,900 assessed
- 2023$6,333 tax · $310,300 assessed
- 2022$6,235 tax · $296,800 assessed
- 2021$6,212 tax · $289,500 assessed
- 2020$6,049 tax · $284,300 assessed
- 2019$5,801 tax · $279,600 assessed
Home value
$594,000
- Collateral Analytics$594,000
- Cotality$598,800
- Quantarium$582,376
Where it is
Listed by Ashley Freitas · COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC · GardenState
