Google street view image for 72 Watson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023

Off market feb 1979 for $77K

$935,789

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $512/mo

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72 Watson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023

About this home

72 Watson Rd is a 3,089 square foot house on a 9,766 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 01, 1979 for $77,250. Based on Redfin's Fanwood data, we estimate the home's value is $935,789.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

9,766 sq ftLot Size

$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$935,789

$859K since sold in February 1979$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($849K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$820,000
A
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
341 Terrill Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1212
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
481 Terrill Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1522
$860,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
481 Terrill Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1522
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$928,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
22 Helen St, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1528
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$705,500
D
4 beds2 baths1,908 sq ft
11 Kempshall Ter, Fanwood, NJ 07023
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
214 Paterson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1024
$1,250,000
E
6 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
214 Paterson Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1024
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$530,000
F
2 beds2 baths2,368 sq ft
519 Terrill Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023

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Market trends in 07023, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

105.4%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$830K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$650,000
2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
109 Madison Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1051
$1,050,000
5 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
119 Hunter Ave, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1030
$2,300,000
20 beds8.5 baths9,120 sq ft
197 North Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060-1224
$824,900
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
58 Glenwood Rd, Fanwood, NJ 07023-1420
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Sale history for 72 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,403 (+6.2%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2024

$18,265 (+3.3%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2023

$17,687 (+1.3%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2022

$17,457 (+1.0%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2021

$17,283 (+3.0%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2020

$16,773 (+29.4%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2019

$12,965 (+0.7%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2018

$12,869 (+2.1%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2017

$12,604 (+3.1%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2016

$12,225 (+7.0%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2014

$11,420 (+3.3%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2013

$11,050 (+2.7%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2012

$10,755 (+1.3%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2011

$10,617

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2010

$10,608 (+5.5%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2009

$10,052

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

Tax history for 72 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,403 (+6.2%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2024

$18,265 (+3.3%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2023

$17,687 (+1.3%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2022

$17,457 (+1.0%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2021

$17,283 (+3.0%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2020

$16,773 (+29.4%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2019

$12,965 (+0.7%)

$254,400 + $367,500

$621,900

2018

$12,869 (+2.1%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2017

$12,604 (+3.1%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2016

$12,225 (+7.0%)

$35,500 + $53,000

$88,500

2014

$11,420 (+3.3%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2013

$11,050 (+2.7%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2012

$10,755 (+1.3%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2011

$10,617

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2010

$10,608 (+5.5%)

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

2009

$10,052

$35,500 + $51,700

$87,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-75

Single-Family Residence District

The R-75 Zone is designed to provide a suitable environment for one-family dwelling units at a higher density than the R-150 Zone.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,089
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,766
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 54
Municipality Name: FANWOOD BORO
Acres: 0.2242
Depth Footage: 148
Front Footage: 66
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: FANWOOD BORO

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,089
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,766 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Union County
APN: 0500054 00003

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

School #1 Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Scotch Plains Fanwood High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Fanwood, NJ • 07023

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.3 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$889,000 – $1.08M

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Home values near 72 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,064,029
60 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$966,382

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,042,804
68 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2216 Sq. Ft.	$848,277

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$912,183
80 Watson Road, Fanwood, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2711 Sq. Ft.	$909,227

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