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Description

Come and enjoy this sprawling home that features lots of space and sunlight. The flexible floor plan can be enjoyed with 6 bedrooms or 5 with an office. The master suite, which is generous in size, has a walk-in closet and its own fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has a pretty Onyx backsplash. There is hardwood flooring under most of the carpeting. This home is minutes from Summit Trains and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home is well maintained however, the homeowner would prefer to do...Come and enjoy this sprawling home that features lots of space and sunlight. The flexible floor plan can be enjoyed with 6 bedrooms or 5 with an office. The master suite, which is generous in size, has a walk-in closet and its own fireplace. The eat-in kitchen has a pretty Onyx backsplash. There is hardwood flooring under most of the carpeting. This home is minutes from Summit Trains and is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home is well maintained however, the homeowner would prefer to do minimum repairs. Roof 2015, the hot water heater is new. The 3 fireplaces and chimneys are being sold "as-is' with no known issues.

Listing Agent

  1. Cherie Berger

    Cherie Berger

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    cherie.berger@compass.com

    P: (908)-410-0931

Property Details for 81 Joan Drive

Style
Contemporary, Custom Home
Directions
Hillcrest Road to Joan Drive
Days On Market
18
Primary Style
Contemporary
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2025 03:16 PM

Property Details for 81 Joan Drive

StatusSold
MLS #3956465
Days on Market18
Taxes$17,066 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1981
Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF
CountySomerset County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
Compensation RemarksMinus Listing Fee $125

Location

Sold By DAVID REALTY GROUP LLC, MEAGAN BERIONT

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Building Information for 81 Joan Drive

Stories-Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size1.80 AC / 78,408 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,906 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,484

Property Taxes

$1,422

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81 Joan Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: VALLY VIEW
  • Grade School: BAYBERRY
  • High School: WATCHUNG
  • Active Days on Market: 20
  • County #: Somerset
  • Town Name: Watchung Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 7004
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Gray
  • Town #: 2721.0
  • Street # Display: 81.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • County Or Parish: Somerset
  • Street Name: JOAN DRIVE
  • Zip Code: 07069-5418
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: $17,066
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 854200.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2721-07004-0000-00006-0001-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $2
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Circular
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, RgOvElec, Refrig, OvnWElec, Washer
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 6.01
  • Approximate Lot Size: 1.80
  • Total Acres: 1.8
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1981
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 477500.0
  • Assessment Land: 376700.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Stone, Vertical Siding, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: BarWet, CODetect, CeilHigh, JacuzTyp, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, StallTub, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Carpeting, Parquet-Some, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
  • # Baths: 3.1
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x18
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 10x17
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 15x11
  • # Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Dim: 12x19
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 25x17
  • Fireplace Desc: Bedroom 1, Family Room, Rec Room
  • # Fireplaces: 3
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x22
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Walkout
  • Living Room Dim: 17x25
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Great Room, Outside Entrance, Storage Room
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 12x18
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 19x24
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 10x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 14x17
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 2 Rooms: DiningRm,FamilyRm,Foyer,GarEnter,Laundry,PowderRm
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 10
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Great Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Office
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Bedroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 81 Joan Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3956465

$920,000
Jul 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904624399

$920,000

+3.8% / yr

May 1, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3956465

Apr 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3956465

$885,000
Jan 3, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3752729

$806,000
Jan 1, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3752729

Dec 23, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483063091

$806,000
Nov 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3752729

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3956465

$920,000
07/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904624399

$920,000

+3.8% / yr

05/01/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3956465

04/11/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3956465

$885,000
01/03/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3752729

$806,000
01/01/2022

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3752729

12/23/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483063091

$806,000
11/18/2021

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3752729

$750,000

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Public Records for 81 Joan Drive

Taxable ValueLand$411,100Additions$517,300Total$928,400
Tax Record2024$17,067 ($1,422 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,342 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,342 SqFtStories2Lot Size78,408 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningR-RCountySOMERSETAPN21 07004-0000-00006- 01

Schools near 81 Joan 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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