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1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 7
Lot 59
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 08/22/1989
Sale price $161,000
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Property tax $12,827

Lot & Building Information for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,138
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.257
Year built 1961
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Low Density Residential (R-2)
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About 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1961 and has a total of 1,138 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $143,700, the tax amount paid for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $12,826.

When was 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 08/22/1989 for $161,000.

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/22/1989 $161,000

Title Documents for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/21/2021 - D
12/03/2021 - R
Mortgage
08/22/1989 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,827
Market value $143,700

Assessment History for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $143,700 $143,700 8.926 $12,827 +2.22%
2024 $143,700 $143,700 8.732 $12,548 +0.99%
2023 $143,700 $143,700 8.646 $12,424 +2.21%
2022 $143,700 $143,700 8.459 $12,156 +0.88%
2021 $143,700 $143,700 8.385 $12,049 +0.29%

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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)
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.70
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-5 213 0.77
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 6 Public K-5 389 0.79
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 0.84
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 0.84

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.70
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.82
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.18
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.29
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.44

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.09
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 1.20
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.28
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 1.29
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.44

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Neighbors for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 1656-1662 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1649-1653 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 960 12/22/2016 $270,000
1611-1621 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 2,052 06/01/2017 $444,500
1000-1018 Mayfair Way, Plainfield 2,688 04/29/2014 $432,500
1664-1672 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 1,021 12/28/2021 $298,500
1160-1166 Cushing Rd, Plainfield 2,214 06/17/1991 $250,000
985-999 Glenwood Ave, Plainfield 2,544 08/21/1991 $1
1152-1158 Cushing Rd, Plainfield 2,686 11/06/2014 $385,000
1667-1671 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 763 11/12/2004 $1
974-998 Mayfair Way, Plainfield 3,281 06/21/1996 $250,000
1794 Chip Lou Ln, Plainfield 1,890 05/25/1999 $1
1148-1150 Cushing Rd, Plainfield 2,016 09/17/2018 $336,357
1147-1149 Cushing Rd, Plainfield 1,464 06/25/2012 $85,000
1005 Locust Ave, Plainfield 1,152 03/30/1981
1674-1676 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 06/25/2004
1791 Chip Lou Ln, Plainfield 1,890 05/31/2002 $356,000
1790-1792 Chip Lou Ln, Plainfield 2,128 06/23/1987 $233,000
1168-1176 Cushing Rd, Plainfield 12/29/2002 $385,000
1655-1665 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 1,656 12/18/2025 $1
1627-1647 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 2,380 03/19/2026 $785,000
1623-1625 Prospect Ave, Plainfield 1,189 07/29/1988 $199,900

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