Seamlessly blending premium craftsmanship with modern living and smart technology, perfect for entertaining, this one-of-a-kind custom residence sits on a quiet cul-de-sac on 1.5 professionally landscaped acres in the heart of Watchung. The four-sided brick facade and steel beam construction signal quality before you step inside. SMART technology controls the lighting, sprinklers, installed hi-fi audio, cameras & five-zoned HVAC. Designed for both everyday living & effortless entertaining, the floor plan features two primary suites, a first-floor ensuite with glass doors to an oversized deck, & a spectacular walkout lower level built for hosting. The chef's kitchen dazzles with a 10-ft center island, custom stone moldings & commercial-grade appliances including three ovens. A first-floor office features rich cherry wood built-ins & one of four gas fireplaces. The primary suite offers a sitting room, remote start fireplace, two custom walk-in closets & a spa-like bath. The walkout lower-level lives like its own residence: custom cherry wet bar, kitchenette, Wi-Fi enabled wine cellar with 800+ bottle capacity, full bath, powder room, gym & game room. Four-season entertaining with picturesque winter views. Outside, a bluestone patio, expansive deck & flat fenced yard await your future pool. Four-car garage. Approx sq ft includes the finished walkout lower level.
Under contract
$2,299,000
56 WILL LANE, Watchung Boro, NJ 07069
6beds
8,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days |
- 1,720 |
- 57 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Freitas 908-432-9818,
Compass New Jersey, Llc,
Cherie A. Berger
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4033888
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Sitting Room, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 16 x 24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 5
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower And Tub
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 17 x 23
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
- Level: First
- Area: 500
- Dimensions: 20 x 25
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Basement
- Features: BathOthr, Exercise, GameRoom, Leisure, PowderRm, RecRoom, Storage, Walkout
Heating
- 4+ Units, Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 4+ Units, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Generator-Built-In, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven(s) - Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom, Library, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate, Marble, Stone, Wood
- Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors, Shades
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom 1, Gas, Great Room, Library, See Remarks, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,000
- Total interior livable area: 8,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Additional Parking, Paver Block
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Curbs, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Fencing: Metal Fence
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.50 AC
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2721065030000000100000
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Generator-Built-In
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Extra Charge
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watchung
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,305,500
- Annual tax amount: $42,616
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,705/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $2,299,000$287/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,299,000-7.7%$287/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Listing removed | $2,490,000$311/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $2,490,000-2.4%$311/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000+30.8%$319/sqft |
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| 6/26/2018 | Sold | $1,950,000-10.3%$244/sqft |
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| 2/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,175,000-0.9%$272/sqft |
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| 12/11/2017 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$274/sqft |
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| 9/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$274/sqft |
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| 8/14/2017 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$274/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$274/sqft |
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| 12/16/2016 | Listing removed | $2,195,000$274/sqft |
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| 9/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000-2.4%$274/sqft |
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| 8/27/2016 | Listing removed | $2,250,000$281/sqft |
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| 3/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000-4.3%$281/sqft |
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| 11/18/2015 | Listing removed | $2,350,000$294/sqft |
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| 6/16/2015 | Price change | $2,350,000-6%$294/sqft |
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| 2/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000-3.9%$312/sqft |
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| 12/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,600,000$325/sqft |
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| 6/26/2014 | Price change | $2,600,000-3.7%$325/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000+342.6%$338/sqft |
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| 5/5/2003 | Sold | $610,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,620 +8.3% | $2,183,200 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $40,278 +3.4% | $2,015,900 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $38,936 -4% | $1,907,700 +3.3% |
| 2022 | $40,562 | $1,847,600 -2.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,890,100 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $38,771 +4.6% | $1,885,700 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $37,078 +7.2% | $1,868,500 +0.3% |
| 2018 | $34,599 -3.8% | $1,862,300 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $35,982 -7.5% | $1,748,300 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $38,914 +20.7% | $1,720,800 -6.3% |
| 2015 | $32,233 +3% | $1,837,300 +19.4% |
| 2014 | $31,285 -1.5% | $1,539,300 +1.8% |
| 2013 | $31,767 +3.9% | $1,512,100 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $30,588 +3.6% | $1,577,300 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $29,532 -3.9% | $1,559,800 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $30,715 -13.1% | $1,537,300 -11.8% |
| 2009 | $35,357 | $1,743,200 -17.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,104,600 -3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,178,800 +3.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,102,700 +409.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $412,500 -28.3% |
| 2004 | $7,002 | $575,400 +26.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $454,700 +18.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $383,600 +8.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $352,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07069
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valley View Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Watchung Hills Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Bayberry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayberry
- Middle: Vally View
- High: Watchung
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- New Jersey
- Somerset County
- Watchung
- 07069
- 56 WILL LANE
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