4 days on Rocket
$7,124 Closing Credit¹
#3971872, Listing office: WESTFIELD REALTY SERVICE
$639,000 List price
188 Watchung Ter Scotch Plains Twp, NJ 07076
$7,588
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
0.1 acres
House
Property details
About 188 Watchung Ter
Welcome to this beautifully updated Colonial, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac that backs onto the scenic Watchung Reservation in Scotch Plains, NJ. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends timeless charm with modern touches and a flexible layout perfect for today's lifestyle. Tall ceilings and an open-concept design seamlessly connect the formal dining room directly to the spacious living room, where a brick wood-burning fireplace with a custom mantel adds warmth and character. Just beyond, a fully insulated, sun-filled sitting area offers additional space for relaxing, reading, or entertaining. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms share a full bath, and the third floor serves as a versatile fourth bedroom or flex space. The finished basement provides additional living area, laundry, and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy a tranquil backyard and a detached oversized garage. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this home is just minutes to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and parks. It's close proximity to major highways and just a short walk to NYC bus service makes it ideal for commuters. Schedule a showing today and make this beautiful home yours!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size0.11 Acres
Year built1928
Parking1 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage, Oversize Garage
MLS #3972162
Garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpeting, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage, Oversize Garage
- Exterior: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- List Price: $639,000
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Route 22 to Watchung Terrace
- Year Built: 1928
- Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
- MLS Number: 3972162
- Office Name: WARD FREITAS REALTY
- Office Phone: (908) 337-5854
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Nearby schools
9
Evergreen Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.6 mi
•2280 Evergreen Ave
8
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.0 mi
•721 Westfield Rd
6
School One Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.2 mi
•563 Willow Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $121,474. The majority of Scotch Plains Twp, NJ residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
19%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
27%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
32%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
The Container Store
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 188 Watchung Ter
The listing price of 188 Watchung Ter property is $639,000.
The property 188 Watchung Ter is a house located in Scotch Plains Twp, New Jersey, 07076.
Active Listing: 188 Watchung Ter is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 188 Watchung Ter are: Evergreen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), School One Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Roosevelt Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Terrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Governor Livingston High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), College Achieve Central Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 188 Watchung Ter has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 188 Watchung Ter is 1928.
This home is located at 188 Watchung Ter in Scotch Plains Twp, NJ and zip code 07076. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $639,000.
While more than 20 listings in Scotch Plains Twp, NJ in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 0 were sold below. The number of listings in Scotch Plains Twp, NJ increased by 15.6% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 12 days, the median list price was $828,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.