Sold for $750,000 on 07/19/24
$750,000
917-19 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
7beds
3,988sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1882
10,724 Square Feet Lot
$830,400 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$5,876 Estimated rent
Home value
$830,400
$731,000 - $947,000
$5,876/mo
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What's special
First showing will start 8/26. We are willing to pay buyer's realtor commission so do not hesitate to see this property. This is a Job Male Italianate house is nestled in the Putnam Watchung Historic District . This home resembles the style of a Brooklyn brownstone which has 7 fireplaces (3 are gas, 4 none operational) between the first thru third floor. The basement is finished with a full bathroom and lounge area, living area, plenty of storage and laundry area. The first floor has a foyer with a grand staircase and stained glass windows, front parlor with a fireplace and built in bookcases and decorative ceiling medallion, dining room with a fireplace and decorative ceiling medallion , a library/ den office with a fireplace mantle with built-in cabinets and a hidden door way and a coffered ceiling, new kitchen, and new half bathroom. The second floor has a bedroom with a fireplace mantle, nursery, hall bathroom, a primary bedroom with a fireplace mantle and a new private bathroom and walk-in closet which leads you to a walkout balcony. The third floor has two bedrooms with a fireplace mantles, two cozy bedrooms, and a hall bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. The exterior is stucco over brick with a front porch and formal gardens along with multiple patios. This property will sure take your breath away. This is perfect for family gatherings in a quite neighborhood. The backyard is a perfect setting for an inground pool. This grand home has all new plumbing with all 4.5 bathrooms updated, new roof on the house, and 3 zone central heating and cooling system, newer wooden windows per historic guidelines, new driveway, and more.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,988 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco, Wood, Brick, Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 10,724 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1200642000000020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1882
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Plainfield
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2024 | Sold | $750,000-21.9%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 8/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $960,000+20%$241/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
| 12/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 11/13/2022 | Price change | $800,000+6.7%$201/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,377 +51.6% | $199,000 +51.6% |
| 2024 | $11,465 +1% | $131,300 |
| 2023 | $11,352 +2.2% | $131,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 07060
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Evergreen Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Maxson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Plainfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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Estimated market value
$830,400
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Estimated market value
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