This home's estimate is 18.2% higher than the average sale price ($658K) of 6 comparable homes.
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17 Watson Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879
About this home
This charming, almost spotless in a cul de sac colonial home is a MUST SEE. The house is well maintained and in top notch condition as if like brand new with endless possibilities. Upon entrance, the wooden stair case and the cathedral ceiling will wow your guests. It showcases naturally lighted rooms; huge living room; formal dining room; eat in kitchen with mini pantry; family room with a fire place; 2 1/2 bathrooms, one of which is skylighted; a master suite bedroom, 3 more bedrooms with one of the bedrooms having the potential to be converted into a master suite or an adjacent baby room; ample storage rooms; a deck and a porch; and with one of the two garage can be remotely controlled. The partially finished and very spacious basement has wooden laminated floors and will make another bedroom. The unfinished attic can definitely be another family room, home office or a huge storage. Major Capital Expense recently done: Brand New Boiler and Central Air Conditioning - June, 2020 and New Shingles Roofing -Sept., 2020. Only minutes away to major establishments, stores, public schools and about 3 miles to Cheesequake State Park

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Sale history for 17 Watson Rd
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$134/sq ft
$136/sq ft
Tax history for 17 Watson Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Garage, Attached, See Remarks, Driveway, Paved
Interior
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- Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement Information
- Basement Area: 1,210
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Laundry Facilities
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Stories Total: 2
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Other, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinklers, Deck, Storage Shed
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Roof: Asphalt
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1826
- Lot Size Dimensions: 112.00 x 71.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.1826
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Accessibility Features: Wide Doorways
- Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 3,589
- Levels: Below Grade, Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,642
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,395
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 7,954 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1999
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 1900531 00065 06
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $788,529 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $400,551 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | 775 Sq. Ft. | $449,144 |
4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 966 Sq. Ft. | $585,112 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | - Baths | 1144 Sq. Ft. | $511,863 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $553,977 |
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