About this home

This spacious & elegant Colonial has been extensively updated and upgraded with thoughtful improvements on every level. The first-floor living spaces have been opened to create exceptional flow, complemented by hardwood floors and a sleek, designer aesthetic throughout. From the new wine cellar and updated appliances including ovens, refrigerator, AC, and water heater to the exterior pool automation and new irrigation system, this home offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and timeless comfort, tucked away on a private cul-de-sac.Set on 1.5 beautifully landscaped acres, the property delivers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy a heated gunite pool with upgraded bluestone decking, hot tub, waterfall, expansive decks, and a dedicated sports court that will delight any basketball enthusiast. The grounds feel like a private resort designed for both entertaining and everyday relaxation.Located in Watchung, this home offers the rare combination of peaceful suburban living without sacrificing convenience. Surrounded by nature, gently wooded hills, and larger residential properties, the area is known for its highly rated schools, scenic parks and trails, and easy access to shopping, dining, and major commuter routes throughout Central and North Jersey. Residents enjoy the charm of suburban living while remaining firmly connected to the greater NYC orbit; making Watchung an ideal destination for those who want space, privacy, and nature alongside everyday accessibility.

Facts and features

Schools

• Bayberry Elementary School

  elementary · K-4 · 0.2 mi

  6

• Valley View Middle School

  elementary · 5-8 · 2.2 mi

  8

• Watchung Hills Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.0 mi

  9

• Mount St. Mary Academy High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.6 mi

• Scotch Plains Baptist Christian Day School

  elementary · PK-K · 1.1 mi

• Newmark High School

  elementary · 1-8 · 1.5 mi

Price history

• Nov 2, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Nov 2, 2026 · Listed$2,250,000
• Sep 14, 2026 · Price Changed$2,250,000
• May 8, 2026 · Listed$2,395,000
• Oct 2, 2023 · Sold$1,880,000
• Aug 17, 2023 · Sold$1,880,000
• Jun 16, 2023 · Listed$1,895,000
• Sep 26, 1997 · Sold$850,000

Tax history

• 2026$35,989 tax · $1,869,600 assessed
• 2025$33,324 tax · $1,869,600 assessed
• 2024$31,342 tax · $1,707,200 assessed
• 2023$28,447 tax · $1,393,800 assessed
• 2022$28,331 tax · $1,348,500 assessed
• 2021$27,973 tax · $1,303,500 assessed
• 2020$27,674 tax · $1,300,500 assessed
• 2019$26,769 tax · $1,290,100 assessed

Home value

$2,228,000

• Collateral Analytics$2,228,000
• Quantarium$2,229,444
• Cotality$2,146,900

Where it is