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240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Somerset
Municipality North Plainfield Borough
Block 126
Lot 19

Sales & Tax Overview for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 02/06/2023
Sale price $560,000
Arm's length
Property tax $19,308

Lot & Building Information for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,036
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.184
Year built 1924
Stories 2
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About 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,036 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $425,000, the tax amount paid for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $19,307.

When was 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 02/06/2023 for $560,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/06/2023 $560,000
05/26/2021 $235,000
05/15/2018 $1
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Amount Grantor Grantee Document
02/06/2023 - D
05/26/2021 - D
05/15/2018 - D
05/02/1985 - D
         
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $19,308
Market value $425,000

Assessment History for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 240 Jefferson 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 $425,000 $425,000 4.543 $19,308 +4.25%
2024 $425,000 $425,000 4.358 $18,522 +2.57%
2023 $425,000 $425,000 4.249 $18,058 +145.83%
2022 $180,000 $180,000 4.081 $7,346 +1.29%
2021 $180,000 $180,000 4.029 $7,252 +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 0.32
Stony Brook Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-4 251 0.32
Sundance School NR Private PK-6 89 0.58
Sundance School NR Private PK-6 89 0.58
West End Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-4 542 0.73

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 0.25
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.00
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 1.01
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.19
Valley View Middle School 7 Public 5-8 254 1.37

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 0.25
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.00
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.09
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.19
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.42

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Neighbors for 240 Jefferson Avenue, Plainfield

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
162 Walnut St, Plainfield 2,296 10/07/2021 $390,000
195 Cedar St, Plainfield 982 06/06/1994 $1
43 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,876 06/14/2024
226 Jefferson Ave, Plainfield 1,717 11/16/2017 $225,000
187-189 Cedar St, Plainfield 1,179 09/14/1987
183 Cedar St, Plainfield 1,440 05/18/2006 $337,000
144 Walnut St, Plainfield 1,522 11/28/2023
39 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,182 06/07/2023 $379,900
37 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,142 09/29/2010 $1
154 Walnut St, Plainfield 1,131 08/26/2013 $180,000
41 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,142 04/22/2002 $1
150 Walnut St, Plainfield 2,204 08/20/2019
49 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 982 06/09/2021 $355,000
228 Jefferson Ave, Plainfield 1,298 05/15/2018 $1
234 Jefferson Ave, Plainfield 1,908 01/16/2009 $218,000
51 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,262
53 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,952 11/13/2017 $373,000
244 Jefferson Ave, Plainfield 1,179
248 Jefferson Ave, Plainfield 932 03/23/2006 $1
45 Harrison Ave, Plainfield 1,130 01/25/2015 $185,000

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