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285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Somerset
Municipality North Plainfield Borough
Block 16.01
Lot 16

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 02/18/2022
Sale price $400,000
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Property tax $10,903

Lot & Building Information for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,437
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.165
Year built 1949
Stories 2
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Other Property Data for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

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About 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,437 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $240,000, the tax amount paid for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $10,903.

When was 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 02/18/2022 for $400,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2022 $400,000
09/26/2007 $300,000
10/20/1998 $148,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
02/18/2022 - D
09/26/2007 - D
10/01/2007 - R
10/20/1998 - D
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $10,903
Market value $240,000

Assessment History for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285 Brook 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 $240,000 $240,000 4.543 $10,903 +4.25%
2024 $240,000 $240,000 4.358 $10,459 +2.57%
2023 $240,000 $240,000 4.249 $10,198 +4.12%
2022 $240,000 $240,000 4.081 $9,794 +1.29%
2021 $240,000 $240,000 4.029 $9,670 +2.99%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.22
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.22
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 0.22
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.22
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.47
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.81
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.83
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.95
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 1.03

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 0.32
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.47
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 0.65
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.81
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.14

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Neighbors for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 285 Brook Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
271 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,361 07/25/2019 $317,000
263 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,340 04/19/2016
333 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,512 04/09/2025 $645,000
310 Manning Ave, Plainfield 07/31/2013 $213,000
299-303 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,252 05/28/2021 $385,000
345 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,294 05/03/2024
94 Oneida Ave, Plainfield 1,386 07/31/2013 $213,000
325 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,170 03/01/2005 $1
341 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,545 05/16/2006 $330,000
281 Brook Ave, Plainfield 2,270 10/03/2011 $1
289 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,312 03/28/1996 $150,000
265 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,164 10/13/2004 $295,000
80 Oneida Ave, Plainfield 1,344 09/21/2020 $103,817
86 Oneida Ave, Plainfield 1,738 05/10/2021 $525,000
314 Manning Ave, Plainfield 1,148 04/14/1986 $110,000
318 Manning Ave, Plainfield 06/17/2022 $390,000
295 Brook Ave, Plainfield 2,044 08/09/2006 $415,000
305 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,685 05/14/2015 $227,000
313 Brook Ave, Plainfield 2,065 08/15/2018 $1
319-323 Brook Ave, Plainfield 1,169 08/29/2022
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