Set on 3.05 serene, wooded acres, this expansive custom 3 BR, 3 BA ranch offers the perfect blend of privacy, versatility and exceptional commuter convenience. A true single-level home provides ease of living with seamless access from the outdoors and garage into the home. The thoughtfully designed open-concept layout features a unique double kitchen with two work areas ideal for entertaining and holiday gatherings. Spacious DR easily accommodates a banquet-sized table, while the LR and FR are anchored by a striking two-sided fireplace, walls of custom windows and sliding doors that bring in natural light and showcase peaceful views of surrounding nature and wildlife. Step out onto the expansive patio (2025) perfect for enjoying sunrises over Watchung's first ridge. Convenient mudroom, laundry room, updated full BA and office area add more prime space. Primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a beautiful and thoughtfully renovated ensuite bath, generous walk-in closet, tranquil views & its own patio. Two additional BRs are generously sized and complemented by a newly updated full bath. A full-height attic offers excellent potential for future expansion. The property also features lush gardens, a charming playhouse with electricity, a whole-house Kohler generator (2023), new roof (2025), and an oversized two-car garage. A partially finished basement adds lots of extra living space and storage. This special home, a meticulous and serene retreat, awaits its next owner!
Under contract
$1,195,000
167 Ridge Rd, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
3.05 Acres Lot
$1,312,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days |
- 3,812 |
- 271 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judith Weiniger 908-295-3913,
Weiniger Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4022873
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: 1st Floor, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18 x 17
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 26 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 22 x 18
Basement
- Features: Leisure, RecRoom, Storage, Utility
Heating
- 2 Units, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Wet Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Office, Foyer, Rec Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Parquet-Some, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors
- Basement: Yes,Full,Partial,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Lot
- Size: 3.05 Acres
- Dimensions: 3.05
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 2721043040000000050000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Watchung
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,109,300
- Annual tax amount: $19,488
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Exclusions: primary bedroom drapes.
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,312,400
$1.25M - $1.38M
$5,516/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Pending sale | $1,195,000 |
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| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+38.2% |
Source: GSMLS #4022873 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2007 | Sold | $865,000+108.4% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/1998 | Sold | $415,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,948 +9.2% | $998,400 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $18,276 +3.9% | $914,700 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $17,593 +3.6% | $862,000 +3.2% |
| 2022 | $16,977 | $834,900 +5.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $791,100 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $16,007 +5.1% | $781,100 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $15,231 +2.2% | $771,400 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $14,898 -3.7% | $765,000 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $15,471 +2.6% | $752,800 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $15,082 +3% | $739,900 +3.9% |
| 2015 | $14,641 +3.1% | $712,100 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $14,197 -1% | $699,200 +1.9% |
| 2013 | $14,348 +5% | $686,200 -3.7% |
| 2012 | $13,660 +3% | $712,400 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $13,257 -1.5% | $696,600 +0.9% |
| 2010 | $13,465 -2.2% | $690,100 -9.7% |
| 2009 | $13,763 | $764,200 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $819,200 +0.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $818,300 +3.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $794,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $794,000 +9.5% |
| 2004 | $10,635 | $725,400 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $690,600 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $636,900 +16.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $545,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07069
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valley View Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Watchung Hills Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Bayberry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayberry
- Middle: Vally View
- High: Watchung
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Watchung
- 07069
- 167 Ridge Rd
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