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293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Somerset
Municipality North Plainfield Borough
Block 75
Lot 8

Sales & Tax Overview for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 06/18/2020
Sale price $150,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,103

Lot & Building Information for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,895
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.155
Year built 1901
Stories 2
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About 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1901 and has a total of 1,895 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $244,400, the tax amount paid for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $11,103.

When was 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold?

293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 02/20/2023.

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Past Sales & Property History for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/18/2020 $150,000
10/07/2012 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
02/20/2023 - D
06/18/2020 - D
08/07/2020 - R
10/07/2012 - D
12/07/2012 - R
         
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,103
Market value $244,400

Assessment History for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 293 Watchung 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 $244,400 $244,400 4.543 $11,103 +4.25%
2024 $244,400 $244,400 4.358 $10,651 +2.57%
2023 $244,400 $244,400 4.249 $10,385 +4.12%
2022 $244,400 $244,400 4.081 $9,974 +1.29%
2021 $244,400 $244,400 4.029 $9,847 +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)
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.30
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.30
Somerset School 3 Public 5-6 530 0.48
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.51
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 0.40
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.51
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 0.88
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.14
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 0.40
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.51
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 0.74
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.12
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.14

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Neighbors for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 293 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
10 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 2,100 08/03/2023 $520,000
6 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 1,556 03/27/2019 $233,000
504-510 Somerset St, Plainfield 03/03/1992 $400,000
640-652 NJSH 22 E, Plainfield 07/18/2013 $387,500
277 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,664 01/06/2026 $615,000
2-4 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 1,620 11/22/2012 $10
289-291 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,448 02/28/2001 $1
13 Regent St, Plainfield 1,196 12/28/2012 $1
275 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,712 07/25/2024
17 Regent St, Plainfield 1,438 03/28/2023 $389,000
323 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,278 03/28/2003 $170,000
281-283 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 2,338 02/27/2009 $1
21 Regent St, Plainfield 1,232 11/21/1996 $99,500
11 Regent St, Plainfield 939 09/15/2016 $224,900
8 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 1,422 11/06/2015 $160,500
325 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,174 07/18/2013 $387,500
19 Regent St, Plainfield 1,418 03/31/2021 $324,000
15 Regent St, Plainfield 2,540 02/20/2018 $1
14 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 1,406 06/02/2025 $490,000
12 Coddington Ave, Plainfield 2,208 01/15/2020 $10

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