Google street view image for 281 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Off market jan 1979 for $138K

$943,226

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $633/mo

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281 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

About this home

281 Ridge Rd is a 2,296 square foot house on a 1.5 acre lot. - it last sold on January 01, 1979 for $138,000. Based on Redfin's Watchung data, we estimate the home's value is $943,226.

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

1.5 acresLot Size

$411Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$943,226

$805K since sold in January 1979$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($997K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$999,999
A
5 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
127 HIGH TOR Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069-5424
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$999,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
131 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069-5428
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$917,818
C
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
53 Joan Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069-5418
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$850,000
D
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
104 Redmont Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069-6030
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
260 Lorraine Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2362
$1,300,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
260 Lorraine Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2362
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$915,000
F
3 beds4 baths— sq ft
35 Sequoia Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069-6113

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Market trends in 07069, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$988K

$232K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,200,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,218 sq ft
44 Hughes Ln, Watchung, NJ 07069-5925
OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
$1,995,000
5 beds5.5 baths6,588 sq ft
41 Mareu Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069-5026
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Sale history for 281 Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,189 (+6.2%)

$410,500 + $415,500

$826,000

2024

$14,300 (+4.0%)

$383,600 + $394,500

$778,100

2023

$13,754 (+0.3%)

$351,500 + $364,200

$715,700

2022

$13,713 (+0.9%)

$328,400 + $345,500

$673,900

2021

$13,591 (+2.6%)

$318,900 + $333,800

$652,700

2020

$13,247 (+3.7%)

$311,100 + $322,200

$633,300

2019

$12,772 (+6.6%)

$305,000 + $317,500

$622,500

2018

$11,984 (+4.5%)

$305,000 + $310,500

$615,500

2017

$11,468 (−3.8%)

$296,100 + $305,800

$601,900

2016

$11,922 (+7.9%)

$262,000 + $317,500

$579,500

2014

$11,047 (+3.0%)

$238,100 + $298,800

$536,900

2013

$10,722 (+6.6%)

$238,100 + $289,500

$527,600

2011

$10,058 (+3.0%)

$228,100 + $291,800

$519,900

2010

$9,763 (+0.7%)

$228,100 + $284,800

$512,900

2009

$9,696

$228,100 + $280,100

$508,200

Tax history for 281 Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,189 (+6.2%)

$410,500 + $415,500

$826,000

2024

$14,300 (+4.0%)

$383,600 + $394,500

$778,100

2023

$13,754 (+0.3%)

$351,500 + $364,200

$715,700

2022

$13,713 (+0.9%)

$328,400 + $345,500

$673,900

2021

$13,591 (+2.6%)

$318,900 + $333,800

$652,700

2020

$13,247 (+3.7%)

$311,100 + $322,200

$633,300

2019

$12,772 (+6.6%)

$305,000 + $317,500

$622,500

2018

$11,984 (+4.5%)

$305,000 + $310,500

$615,500

2017

$11,468 (−3.8%)

$296,100 + $305,800

$601,900

2016

$11,922 (+7.9%)

$262,000 + $317,500

$579,500

2014

$11,047 (+3.0%)

$238,100 + $298,800

$536,900

2013

$10,722 (+6.6%)

$238,100 + $289,500

$527,600

2011

$10,058 (+3.0%)

$228,100 + $291,800

$519,900

2010

$9,763 (+0.7%)

$228,100 + $284,800

$512,900

2009

$9,696

$228,100 + $280,100

$508,200

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

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,296
# of Stories: 1.5

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 65,340
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 7004
Acres: 1.5
Zoning Code: R-R
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,296
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 2107004 00001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Bayberry Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Valley View Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Watchung, NJ • 07069

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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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Estimated sale price

$897,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 281 Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
233 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,017,744
249 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3445 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,284

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$978,554
265 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,068,259

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3177 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,218
320 Ridge Road, Watchung, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$836,395

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