17 Drift Rd | Watchung Boro

$1,300,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths (2 Full, 1 Half)

Perched atop a sprawling and private 1.94-acre lot, this beautifully updated home offers peaceful wooded surroundings and exceptional space both inside and out. A circular driveway creates an impressive arrival, while the setting provides a sense of privacy and tranquility with views that make the home feel like a treehouse retreat. Renovated in 2004, the home features gleaming hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and large windows that bring in natural light and showcase the serene landscape from nearly every room.The property also includes a rare 4-car garage, offering excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or workshop potential. Conveniently located near Interstate 78, this home combines privacy and natural beauty with easy access to commuting routes, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. A unique opportunity to enjoy peaceful, elevated living surrounded by nature. GSMLS 4027128

Directions to property: Exit 40 of 78 or Watchung Circle to Hillcrest to Ridge Rd

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4027128
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$1,300,000
Basic Property Information
Fields containing basic information about the property.
Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
Watchung Boro
Address: 
17 Drift Rd, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069-5405, U.S.A.
County: 
Somerset
Latitude: 
40.6600600
Longitude: 
-74.4347100
Directions: 
Exit 40 of 78 or Watchung Circle to Hillcrest to Ridge Rd
Public Remarks: 
Perched atop a sprawling and private 1.94-acre lot, this beautifully updated home offers peaceful wooded surroundings and exceptional space both inside and out. A circular driveway creates an impressive arrival, while the setting provides a sense of privacy and tranquility with views that make the home feel like a treehouse retreat. Renovated in 2004, the home features gleaming hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and large windows that bring in natural light and showcase the serene landscape from nearly every room.The property also includes a rare 4-car garage, offering excellent space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or workshop potential. Conveniently located near Interstate 78, this home combines privacy and natural beauty with easy access to commuting routes, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. A unique opportunity to enjoy peaceful, elevated living surrounded by nature.
Community Information
Elementary: 
BAYBERRY
Middle: 
VALLY VIEW
High: 
WATCHUNG
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
9999
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Full, Walkout
Interior: 
Cathedral Ceiling, High Ceilings, Skylight, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: 
Patio
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
9
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
20x18 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
13x13 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
13x13 
Level: 
Second
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
16x11 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
14x13 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
18x17 
Level: 
First
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
25x16 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
18x16 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
5x9 
Level: 
First
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Forced Hot Air
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Central Air
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Well
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
1.94
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
1.94 AC
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
Parking Type: 
2 Car Width, Blacktop, Circular
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2721-07008-0000-00027-0000-
Lot Number: 
27
Annual Tax: 
$16,404.00
Contract Details
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Possession: 
Closing
Listing Participants
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Listing Office Name: 
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC