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Sold for $3,000,000
$3,000,000
601 Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
7beds
7,522sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1900
3.35 Acres Lot
$3,106,600 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$6,654 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,106,600
$2.83M - $3.42M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2107002000000004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Watchung
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2025 | Sold | $3,000,000+32.5%$399/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Sold | $2,265,000-5.4%$301/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: GSMLS #3665906 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000-3.6%$318/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/6/2021 | Price change | $2,485,000-3.9%$330/sqft |
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| 1/5/2021 | Price change | $2,585,000-5.5%$344/sqft |
Source: COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC #3665906 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,735,000+79.9%$364/sqft |
Source: COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC #3665906 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2010 | Listing removed | $1,519,900$202/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Premier Properties #1519900 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,519,900+1.3%$202/sqft |
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| 10/13/2009 | Sold | $1,500,000-3.2%$199/sqft |
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| 7/7/2009 | Sold | $1,550,000-3.1%$206/sqft |
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| 7/12/2004 | Sold | $1,600,000+120.7%$213/sqft |
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| 9/6/1996 | Sold | $725,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,955 +8.8% | $2,350,100 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $43,169 +3.5% | $2,160,600 +5.8% |
| 2023 | $41,698 -7.8% | $2,043,000 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $45,223 | $1,902,100 -9.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $2,107,300 +29.9% |
| 2020 | $34,057 +5.5% | $1,621,800 -1.2% |
| 2019 | $32,292 -1% | $1,641,300 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $32,616 -3.2% | $1,621,900 -1.6% |
| 2017 | $33,690 +2.3% | $1,648,100 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $32,943 +7.4% | $1,611,200 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $30,671 +4.2% | $1,555,400 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $29,429 +0.7% | $1,464,700 +3% |
| 2013 | $29,233 +8.1% | $1,422,400 -2% |
| 2012 | $27,052 +5.6% | $1,451,500 +8.4% |
| 2011 | $25,611 +7.6% | $1,339,500 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $23,810 -4.9% | $1,333,200 -1.3% |
| 2009 | $25,030 | $1,351,300 -9.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,489,900 -4.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,559,500 -2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,591,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,591,000 +26.1% |
| 2004 | $18,120 | $1,261,200 +7.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,176,600 +24.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $945,200 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $892,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 07069
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Bayberry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Valley View Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Watchung Hills Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayberry
- Middle: Valleyview
- High: Watchung Hills Regional HS
- District: Watchung Hills Regional School District
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Watchung
- 07069
- 601 Valley Rd