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Ashley Freitas

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COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

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Houses New Jersey Somerset County Watchung 545 Johnston Dr
$7,500 / Month

545 Johnston Dr

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Watchung, NJ 07069

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  • Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    5,672 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
545 Johnston Dr
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Breathtaking views the moment you arrive at this elegant, meticulously maintained home. A circular driveway and new brick walkways welcome you to grand double doors and a foyer with stunning onyx tile. Working from home with this stunning view from the home office truly offers a serene retreat. The modern, updated kitchen is a culinary standout with a new Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf cooktop, double ovens, and a sleek glass backsplash. The custom two-story great room will captivate you with a soaring beamed ceiling, hand-cut wide plank floors, and custom windows framing serene views of your private yard. The first floor also features a versatile den next to a full bath, ideal for guests. The luxurious primary suite is a true sanctuary with peaceful views, a tray ceiling, a sitting room, a dressing room, a steam shower, a jetted tub, and two walk-in closets. The finished lower level has everything! It includes an updated full bath, a room with a closet, and a spacious entertaining area with a kitchenette. Outdoor living shines with an outdoor kitchen, oversized composite deck with built-in fire pit, and custom lighting. Car enthusiasts will love the four-car attached garage plus an additional two-car detached garage. Set on almost 1.5 acres, this exceptional home blends timeless design with modern convenience and unforgettable views.

545 Johnston Dr is a house located in Somerset County and the 07069 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Watchung Borough Public attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1981

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Steam Shower Walk-In Closet Dressing Area Walk-in Shower Primary bedroom located on second floor Powder Room 5 Bathrooms 5 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Wall to Wall Carpet

Home Design

Tile

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Family Room with Fireplace Recreation Room Cathedral Ceiling Great Room Den Sitting Room Formal Dining Room Wet Bar Entrance Foyer Storage Room Gas Fireplace 5,672 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Wolf Appliances Double Self-Cleaning Oven Dishwasher Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 2721-06502-0000-00006-0000- Tenant pays for cable t.v., electric, gas, heat, sewer, snow removal, trash removal, water

Lot Details

1.41 Acre Lot Level Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Circular Driveway 5 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Bayberry Elementary School Vally View Middle School Watchung High School

Utilities

Multiple Heating Units Gas Water Heater Underground Utilities Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window

Views

Skyline Mountain

Community Details

Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Basement
  • Recreation Room
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Wet Bar
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Union Co. Coll., Plainfield
Drive: 10 min 2.9 mi
Union County College, Cranford
Drive: 22 min 8.5 mi
Drew University
Drive: 26 min 11.0 mi
Rutgers University, Livingston
Drive: 29 min 13.0 mi
545 Johnston Dr is within 10 minutes or 2.9 miles from Union Co. Coll., Plainfield. It is also near Union County College, Cranford and Rutgers University, Livingston.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Valley View Middle School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
254 Students
Attendance Zone
Bayberry Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
410 Students
Attendance Zone
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,741 Students
Attendance Zone
Sundance School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
89 Students
Nearby
Harvest Learning Center
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-2 & 6-7
Nearby
Messiah Lutheran School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-2
Nearby
Mount St. Mary Academy High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
298 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

545 Johnston Dr is near Newark Liberty International, located 19.4 miles or 27 minutes away, and LaGuardia, located 38.7 miles or 61 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Plainfield
Drive: 9 min 2.7 mi
Netherwood
Drive: 13 min 4.1 mi
Gillette
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Fanwood
Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Berkeley Heights
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Newark Liberty International
Drive: 27 min 19.4 mi
LaGuardia
Drive: 61 min 38.7 mi
Car-Dependent
12
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
6
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Time and distance from 545 Johnston Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Vitelli Village
Drive: 7 min 2.0 mi
Watchung Square Mall
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Greenbrook Commons
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
545 Johnston Dr has 3 shopping centers within 4.2 miles, which is about a 10-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Washington Rock State Park
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Wagner Farm Arboretum
Drive: 14 min 5.3 mi
Spring Lake Park
Drive: 16 min 5.4 mi
Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
Drive: 14 min 6.0 mi
Raptor Trust
Drive: 20 min 8.4 mi
545 Johnston Dr has 5 parks within 8.4 miles, including Washington Rock State Park, Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation, and Spring Lake Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Overlook Medical Center
Drive: 16 min 7.9 mi
Summit Oaks Hospital
Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
545 Johnston Dr has 3 hospitals within 8.0 miles, the nearest is Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County which is 3.5 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ash Brook Reservation
Drive: 18 min 7.8 mi
Tamdques Reservation
Drive: 21 min 7.8 mi
Military Ocean Terminal
Drive: 32 min 23.2 mi
545 Johnston Dr has 3 military bases within 23.2 miles, the nearest is Ash Brook Reservation which is 7.8 miles away and a 18 minute drive.

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Ashley Freitas

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

MLS Number: 179000
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