470 Johnston Dr

Watchung, NJ 07069

$1,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Usonian Treehouse was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, Eleanore Pettersen. It has been re-envisioned by a master craftsman and artist committed to preserving its architectural integrity. True to Wright's view that "a building should appear to grow easily from its site," the house was designed in keeping with its landscape. Precisely positioned, it's perched in the trees to purposely bring nature in, with immersion in each of the four seasons and to give optimal views of the plains of NJ...Usonian Treehouse was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, Eleanore Pettersen. It has been re-envisioned by a master craftsman and artist committed to preserving its architectural integrity. True to Wright's view that "a building should appear to grow easily from its site," the house was designed in keeping with its landscape. Precisely positioned, it's perched in the trees to purposely bring nature in, with immersion in each of the four seasons and to give optimal views of the plains of NJ and city scapes of NYC. Completely renovated, the house has been refreshed with a modern perspective to make it efficient, environmentally friendly and adapted to contemporary lifestyles. House features Brazilian hardwood floors, custom Baltic birch cabinetry and new roof, windows, deck, doors and much more.
  1. Listed by SUSAN J TUCKER • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 470 Johnston Drive

Style
Contemporary
Directions
Somerset Street to Johnston Drive, on right, view side, sign.
Days On Market
61
Primary Style
Contemporary
LISTING UPDATED: 11/02/2022 03:03 AM

Property Details for 470 Johnston Drive

StatusSold
MLS #3733673
Days on Market61
Taxes$8,669 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1958
Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
CountySomerset County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, SUSAN J TUCKER

Sold By SIGNATURE REALTY NJ, MICHELLE PAIS

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Building Information for 470 Johnston Drive

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.50 AC / 65,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,486 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,763

Property Taxes

$722

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 470 Johnston Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 61
  • Renovated Year: 2020
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 5403
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Light Gray
  • Street # Display: 470.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 2, Full Bath, Living Room
  • # Parking Spaces: 5
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: Johnston Dr
  • Zip Code: 07069-6463
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: $8,669
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 413600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-05403-0000-00001-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Carport-Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, KitExhFn, RgOvGas, Refrig, WineRefr
  • Lot Description: Skyline View
  • Lot Identifier: 1
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.50 AC.
  • Total Acres: 1.5
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1958
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 40200.0
  • Assessment Land: 373400.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric, Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Cedar Siding, See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CeilBeam, CeilCath, FireExtg, CeilHigh, Shades, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 19x10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 18x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Ground
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 21x11
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 20x22
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Great Room, Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x16
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 22x16
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 20x14
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 15x6
  • Living Room Level: Ground
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3Bedroom,BathMain,BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,OutEntrn,Pantry
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground

Property History for 470 Johnston Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2021

Sold

GSMLS #3733673

$1,100,000
Oct 30, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3733673

Oct 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479333754

$1,100,000

+25.0% / yr

Sep 17, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
Aug 12, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,250,000
Aug 10, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
Aug 9, 2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,250,000
Aug 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
Apr 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596593417

$400,000
Mar 31, 2017

Sold

GSMLS #3348003

$400,000
Nov 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3348003

$379,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2021

Sold

GSMLS #3733673

$1,100,000
10/30/2021

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3733673

10/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1479333754

$1,100,000

+25.0% / yr

09/17/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
08/12/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,250,000
08/10/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
08/09/2021

Price Change

GSMLS #3733673

$1,250,000
08/09/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3733673

$1,150,000
04/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #596593417

$400,000
03/31/2017

Sold

GSMLS #3348003

$400,000
11/09/2016

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3348003

$379,000

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

Public Records for 470 Johnston Drive

Taxable ValueLand$419,800Additions$715,400Total$1,135,200
Tax Record2023$21,859 ($1,822 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,484 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,484 SqFtStories1Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21 05403-0000-00001

Schools near 470 Johnston Drive

This home is within Watchung Borough Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
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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