Union County  »  07062  »  Watson Ave  »  259-261 Watson Ave

259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 408
Lot 16.02
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 09/29/2021
Sale price $389,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,711

Lot & Building Information for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.125
Year built 2021
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


Broadband internet providers and speed map
Types of broadband connections map

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

When was 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 built?

259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 2021.

What is the assessed value of 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $120,000, the tax amount paid for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $10,711.

When was 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold and what was the last sale price?

259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 09/29/2021 for $389,000.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, Jul 02, 2026 How to Find Foreclosed Homes Step-by-Step Using PropertyShark
To help real estate professionals find foreclosed homes in a timely and efficient manner, this guide breaks down every step of the research process — from understanding foreclosure status all the way to finding contact information for owners and looking past LLCs.
Eliza Theiss, Jun 23, 2026 NYC Resale Gains & Losses: Every Borough Made Money in 2025, Except Manhattan
In 2025, NYC home-sellers mostly made money. But, in Manhattan, resales came with losses — and it was apartments and recent buyers that absorbed them.
Laura Pop-Badiu, Jun 11, 2026 NYC Business Leaders on RTO: Survey Reveals Hybrid Still Dominates, Office Attendance Set to Rise
Hubble’s recent survey of 126 founders, CEOs and other decision-makers in New York City’s startup ecosystem revealed how local business leaders are approaching workplace strategy in 2026 and beyond.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2021 $389,000
06/06/2019 $1
       
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield with a free account.
Sign up

Title Documents for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/03/2021 - R
10/29/2021 - D
Mortgage 11/01/2051
11/03/2021 - R
09/29/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/06/2019 - D
06/06/2019 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Access detailed property tax data for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,711
Market value $120,000

Assessment History for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $120,000 $120,000 8.926 $10,711 +2.22%
2024 $120,000 $120,000 8.732 $10,478 +0.99%
2023 $120,000 $120,000 8.646 $10,375 +275.09%
2022 $32,700 $32,700 8.459 $2,766 +0.88%
2021 $32,700 $32,700 8.385 $2,742 +0.29%

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) AO (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Geohazard zones map

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.13
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 0.14
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 0.46
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.60
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-5 213 0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.13
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.50
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.60
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.13
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.17

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.13
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 0.52
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.13
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.21
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.46

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
204-206 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 1,784
208-210 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 1,692
1444-1470 South Ave, Plainfield 03/07/2023 $1
263-265 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,072 05/29/2020 $270,000

Nearby ZIP Codes for 259-261 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report