131 Ridge Rd | Watchung Boro

$899,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths (2 Full, 1 Half)

Set on 1.5 serene, wooded acres in sought-after Watchung, this beautifully updated 2,800 sq ft brick-front home offers privacy, versatility, and exceptional commuter convenience.Originally built in 1968 and thoughtfully renovated in 2019, the home blends classic architecture with refreshed interiors. Newly painted throughout with hardwood flooring across both levels, it feels cohesive, warm, and move-in ready.The multi-level layout creates natural separation for living, working, and entertaining. A dedicated first-floor office and adjacent den provide rare flexibility. The living room features a beautiful 2 sided gas fireplace, adding warmth and character.Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and renovated en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a first-floor powder room complete the home.Outdoors, a paver patio with built-in grill station overlooks the flat, wooded acreage ? offering usable space while maintaining privacy. Oversized two-car garage. Minutes to highways, NJ Transit trains and buses, downtown amenities, and area hospitals. Ideal for NYC commuters, move-up buyers, or those seeking top-rated schools in a refined suburban setting. GSMLS 4012093

Directions to property: Hillcrest Rd or High Oaks Rd to Ridge Rd - House on the left

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4012093
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
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List Price: 
$899,000
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
Watchung Boro
Address: 
131 Ridge Rd, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069-5428, U.S.A.
County: 
Somerset
Latitude: 
40.6491000
Longitude: 
-74.4472600
Directions: 
Hillcrest Rd or High Oaks Rd to Ridge Rd - House on the left
Public Remarks: 
Set on 1.5 serene, wooded acres in sought-after Watchung, this beautifully updated 2,800 sq ft brick-front home offers privacy, versatility, and exceptional commuter convenience.Originally built in 1968 and thoughtfully renovated in 2019, the home blends classic architecture with refreshed interiors. Newly painted throughout with hardwood flooring across both levels, it feels cohesive, warm, and move-in ready.The multi-level layout creates natural separation for living, working, and entertaining. A dedicated first-floor office and adjacent den provide rare flexibility. The living room features a beautiful 2 sided gas fireplace, adding warmth and character.Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and renovated en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a first-floor powder room complete the home.Outdoors, a paver patio with built-in grill station overlooks the flat, wooded acreage ? offering usable space while maintaining privacy. Oversized two-car garage. Minutes to highways, NJ Transit trains and buses, downtown amenities, and area hospitals. Ideal for NYC commuters, move-up buyers, or those seeking top-rated schools in a refined suburban setting.
Community Information
Elementary: 
BAYBERRY
Middle: 
VALLY VIEW
High: 
WATCHUNG
Building Details
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Architectural Style: 
Split Level
Year Built: 
1968
New Construction: 
0
Interior: 
Security System, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick
Exterior Features: 
Barbeque, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
Energy Information: 
All Underground, Electric, Gas In Street
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
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Total Rooms: 
10
Total Bedrooms: 
3
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
17x12 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
15x13 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
15x11 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
13x12 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
23x16 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
13x12 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
26x15 
Level: 
Ground
Den 
Dimensions: 
17x12 
Level: 
Ground
Other One 
Dimensions: 
13x8 
Level: 
First
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
13x7 
Level: 
Ground
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
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Heating System: 
1 Unit, Baseboard - Electric, Multi-Zone
Heating System Fuel: 
Electric
Cooling System: 
1 Unit, Central Air
Water Heating System: 
Electric
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Private, Public Available
Lot/Land Details
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Acres: 
1.5
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
1.50 AC
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
Blacktop, Lighting
Parking Type: 
Blacktop, Lighting
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Attached Garage, Oversize Garage
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2721-04304-0000-00008-0000-
Lot Number: 
8
Annual Tax: 
$13,202.00
Property Zoning: 
Residential
Contract Details
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Possession: 
At Closing
Listing Participants
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Listing Office Name: 
BHHS FOX & ROACH