**PRICE REDUCED!** Welcome to 43 Sunlit Dr in the prestigious Watchung Mountains, a prime opportunity in one of New Jersey's most desirable communities. Set on a private 1.6-acre lot on a quiet dead end street next to the Watchung Valley Golf Club, this 3,177 sq ft home features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, a first-floor bedroom, open front porch, rear screened porch, full basement, and two car attached garage with interior access to the home. This home requires major rehabilitation and is ideal for experienced local builders and self performing contractor/investors buyers who see potential and value by repurposing the property or tearing down and building new from the foundation. Not suitable for cosmetic renovation or first time investors. In Extended Bidding Period. Open to all bidders, including investors. This is a great experienced builder redevelopment opportunity. Located close to the Watchung Lake, top-rated schools, shopping, and major highways! Property is located in the AE Flood Zone. Flood Insurance will be required if financing. There is an abandoned septic tank on the property. Sold "AS-IS" by electronic bid only. Bids due daily by 11:59 PM CST. FHA Case# 352-787158 Eligibility Code UI-Uninsured. Eligible for FHA 203K financing. Buyer resp for CO and Fire Cert. Download attached Property Disclosure Report/Listing Disclosure Reports/Environmental Compliance Record for review. Pricing reflects scope and complexity.
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$660,000
43 Sunlit Dr, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069
5beds
3,177sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementFirst-floor bedroomOpen front porchQuiet dead end streetRear screened porch
- 330 days
- 2,701
- 150
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Flagg 908-322-5454,
Era Queen City Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3990758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 399
- Dimensions: 21 x 19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 465
- Dimensions: 31 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 30 x 15
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Cast Iron, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Electric, See Remarks
Features
- Bedroom
- Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,177
- Total interior livable area: 3,177 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed Porch(es), Open Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.60
Details
- Parcel number: 2721003010000000170000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watchung
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $851,700
- Annual tax amount: $15,648
- Date on market: 10/4/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $660,000$208/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $660,000$208/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Price change | $660,000-8.3%$208/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $720,000$227/sqft |
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| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $720,000$227/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Price change | $720,000-10%$227/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000$252/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $800,000$252/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000$252/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,017 +8.7% | $851,700 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $15,648 +5.7% | $783,200 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $14,802 +0.7% | $737,500 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $14,701 | $710,900 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $696,700 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $13,628 +5.5% | $674,100 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $12,918 +3.4% | $668,800 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $12,499 -4.7% | $661,400 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $13,114 +0.4% | $644,200 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $13,064 +2.9% | $639,100 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $12,691 +1.2% | $628,600 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $12,534 +0.5% | $618,000 +0% |
| 2013 | $12,468 +4.1% | $617,900 -2.2% |
| 2012 | $11,973 +4.5% | $631,500 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $11,457 -3.2% | $623,300 +2.3% |
| 2010 | $11,837 | $609,400 -11.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $686,000 -6.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $735,500 -6.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $783,600 +3.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $760,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $760,200 +20.7% |
| 2004 | $8,517 | $629,800 +10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $569,300 +6.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $533,200 +5.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $504,900 |
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Neighborhood: 07069
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayberry
- Middle: Vally View
- High: Watchung
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





