Discover character, comfort, and flexibility at this charming Tudor-inspired Cape Cod less than a mile away from downtown Watchung. Cedar accents throughout the home add warmth and a distinctive natural feel, while sun-filled living spaces and hardwood floors create an inviting setting for everyday living. The main level features recently installed ductless A/C (2026), providing added comfort during warmer months, along with a wood burning fireplace. The flexible layout includes 4 bedrooms (two of which are on the main level) and 2 full baths, plus a finished lower level suited for a home gym, media room, playroom, or additional workspace. Outside, enjoy a spacious half-acre property with mature landscaping, flowering beds, and room to relax or entertain. The garage offers valuable bonus space that can serve as a home office, hobby area, recreation space, or storage. Conveniently located near major highways including route 78, this home is any commuters dream! Seller is ready and willing to work with the right buyer and close as soon as able.
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Price cut: $10.1K (8/25)
$699,900
72 Hillcrest Rd, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceFinished lower levelFlowering bedsHardwood floorsMature landscapingFlexible layoutSun-filled living spaces
- 85 days
- 1,125
- 88
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Licata 862-273-8019,
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4036994
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless Split AC, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Utility Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Detached Garage, Finished Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: .50 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 2721043010000000060000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingle
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Watchung
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $526,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,668
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Exclusions: Washer and Dryer Excluded
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $699,900-1.4% |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $710,000-2.1% |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+5.8% |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listing removed | $685,000 |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $685,000-2.1% |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,900+52.5% |
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| 11/19/2019 | Listing removed | $459,000 |
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| 10/27/2019 | Price change | $459,000+2.2% |
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| 6/22/2019 | Price change | $449,000-2.2% |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $459,000+33% |
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| 4/24/2002 | Sold | $345,000+46.8% |
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| 11/30/1999 | Sold | $235,000+42.4% |
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| 1/10/1994 | Sold | $165,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,896 +9.4% | $495,300 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $9,047 +4.1% | $452,800 +6.3% |
| 2023 | $8,695 +1.9% | $426,000 +4.3% |
| 2022 | $8,530 | $408,400 +2.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $397,500 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $7,777 +5.5% | $387,600 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $7,371 +4.2% | $374,800 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $7,077 -4% | $370,200 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $7,373 +5.3% | $357,600 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $7,000 +2.6% | $352,600 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $6,822 +2.7% | $330,500 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $6,644 +0.9% | $325,800 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $6,586 +3.8% | $321,100 -1.8% |
| 2012 | $6,342 +2.8% | $327,000 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $6,168 -3.3% | $323,400 +0.7% |
| 2010 | $6,382 +0.7% | $321,100 -11.3% |
| 2009 | $6,339 | $362,200 -4% |
| 2008 | -- | $377,300 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $389,100 +5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $370,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $370,300 +3% |
| 2004 | $5,436 | $359,600 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $353,000 +56.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $225,200 +18.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $189,600 |
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Neighborhood: 07069
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayberry
- Middle: Vally View
- High: Watchung
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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