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445 Phillip Lane

Watchung Borough, NJ · Somerset County · Residential · Block 7006, Lot 13

Watchdog Score

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81/100

Strong tax position

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework. Evidence coverage 55%, low confidence.

  • RRecourse100
  • OOverassessment Positionn/a
  • BBurden70
  • UUniformity90
  • SStabilityn/a
  • TTrajectoryn/a

Property tax

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$21,387Latest annual tax
$20,9372025 estimate
$1,072,600Assessed value
$15,323Watchung Borough median
$1.9522025 rate

Among 1,950 homes in Watchung Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $15,323. This bill is higher than about 78% of them.

Town tax rate per $100
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Sales

Nearby sales
$1,305,000 on July 22, 2024This property's last sale
74Similar sales since 2023
$903,000Median price

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Recent sales nearby

AddressSoldPriceBuilt
476 Phillip LaneSame streetNov 2023$940,0001980
524 Ridge RoadSep 2024$1,715,0001965
20 Indian RunMay 2024$750,0001980
685 Valley RoadJun 2024$650,0001934
110 Oakwood Road WestJun 2024$840,0001950
850 Valley RoadMay 2024$500,0001970

Same property type in the same town, same street first. Prices come from the state tax list, which runs about a year behind, and can include sales between relatives or other non-market transfers.

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  • Could an appeal lower this bill?The appeal estimator opens with this property's assessment and the town tax rate filled in.
  • Appeal deadlinesUsually April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices go out if later.
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  • Buying here?Monthly cost with the real tax bill included.
  • Selling? CO requirementsResale certificate of occupancy and smoke detector certificate rules for Watchung Borough.
  • Watchung Borough property taxesTypical bill, tax rate and appeal deadline for the town.
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Property record

Block / lot
7006 / 13
Property class
Residential (2)
Year built
1970
Building
2S-F;2GAR
Dwelling units
1
Lot size
1.50 acres
Land value
$383,600
Improvement value
$689,000
County
Somerset County

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  • 562 Ridge Road$17,389 tax
  • 584 Ridge Road$21,229 tax
  • 606 Ridge Road$20,118 tax
  • 436 Ridge Road$15,255 tax
  • 450 Ridge Road$13,596 tax
  • 464 Ridge Road$17,247 tax
  • 472 Ridge Road$16,973 tax

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Questions

How much are the property taxes at 445 Phillip Lane?

The latest annual property tax on the New Jersey tax list is $21,387, on an assessed value of $1,072,600.

How does this tax bill compare with others in Watchung Borough?

Among 1,950 homes in Watchung Borough, the typical (median) tax bill is $15,323. This bill is higher than about 78% of them.

What is the Watchdog Score?

The Watchdog Score, powered by the ROBUST Framework, rates a property's tax position from 0 to 100 using six kinds of public evidence. Higher is better. This property scores 81 (Strong tax position).

Can the assessment be appealed?

Yes. Appeals go to the Somerset County Board of Taxation. In most towns the deadline is April 1 (May 1 after a town-wide revaluation), or 45 days after assessment notices are mailed if that is later.

Does Watchdog show who owns this property?

No. Watchdog does not show owner names or mailing addresses. Everything on this page comes from public tax and parcel records.

Source: New Jersey MOD-IV tax list and NJ Office of GIS parcel data, refreshed monthly (last refresh October 2026). Town tax rates from the NJ Division of Taxation. Watchdog does not show owner names. How we get our numbers

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