Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 595 Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,797 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $22,290 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-06601-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 21-06601-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,797 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 595 JOHNSTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 66 3.B |
| Legal Block | 6601 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 595 JOHNSTON DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2276 / 781 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005228 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 595 JOHNSTON DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6446 |
| Document Number | 0000005228 |
| Book / Page | 7667 / 922 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026005228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 595 JOHNSTON DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6446 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 595 JOHNSTON DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6446 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,212,100 (+6.15%) Land $590,200 Building $621,900 | $1,212,100 (+6.15%) Land $590,200 Building $621,900 | |
| 2025 | $22,290.00 (+6.21%) | $1,141,900 (+15.55%) Land $551,500 Building $590,400 | $1,141,900 (+15.55%) Land $551,500 Building $590,400 |
| 2024 | $20,986.00 (+4.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $988,200 Land $472,400 Building $515,800 | $988,200 Land $472,400 Building $515,800 | |
| 2022 | $20,104.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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