A charming, well-maintained Colonial nestled in the heart of Watchung. Ideally located just moments from Rte 78, the Watchung Circle, & highly rated schools, this home offers the perfect balance of charm & everyday convenience with easy access to NYC commuting. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed kitchen featuring custom built-in cabinetry extending to the ceiling, a built-in pantry, two ovens, & a Maytag dishwasher. The inviting living room is accented with charming built-in shelving, creating a warm & welcoming space for everyday living. Designed with flexibility in mind, a first-floor full bathroom was added approximately ten years ago & features radiant heated floors & a walk-in shower, making one-floor living a comfortable option. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms that share a full bath, & the seller believes hardwood flooring is preserved beneath the carpeting, offering exciting possibilities for future updates. Outside, unwind on the covered porch overlooking the level backyard an ideal setting for gardening & simply enjoying the outdoors. Having been cherished by the same owners for about 60 yrs, this home reflects exceptional pride of ownership & offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Additional updates include a new hot water heater (2025). The home is also equipped with a whole-house generator connected to natural gas, providing peace of mind year-round and an option to convert the rest of the appliances to natural gas.
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$600,000
95 HILLCREST ROAD, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$590,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 73 days
- 858
- 21
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Freitas 908-432-9818,
Compass New Jersey, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4040756
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Basement
- Features: Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
Heating
- 1 Unit, Zoned, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Cooling
- 3 Units, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Generator-Built-In, Microwave, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Shared Driveway, Enclosed, Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .16 AC.
Details
- Parcel number: 2721040060000000120000
- Other equipment: Generator-Built-In
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas In Street
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Gas In Street, Cable Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Watchung
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $403,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,396
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$590,900
$561,000 - $620,000
$3,455/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000 |
Source:  GSMLS #4040756 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,570 +10.6% | $378,900 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $6,843 +8.8% | $342,500 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $6,287 +5.4% | $310,300 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $5,963 | $296,800 +2.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $289,500 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $5,552 +5.7% | $284,300 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $5,251 +6.4% | $279,600 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $4,935 -4.6% | $276,300 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $5,174 +3.2% | $262,000 +1% |
| 2016 | $5,013 +2.3% | $259,400 +4.4% |
| 2015 | $4,899 +2.4% | $248,500 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $4,784 +1.5% | $245,900 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $4,715 +3.7% | $243,300 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $4,547 +2.8% | $246,500 +0.8% |
| 2011 | $4,424 -3.1% | $244,600 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $4,567 +2.9% | $243,300 -11% |
| 2009 | $4,441 | $273,400 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $279,200 -2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $285,900 +5% |
| 2006 | -- | $272,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $272,200 +10.2% |
| 2004 | $3,600 | $246,900 -1.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $250,000 +52.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $164,000 +16.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $141,300 |
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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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