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638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 111
Lot 33
Neighborhood Van Wyck Brooks

Sales & Tax Overview for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Sale date 02/12/2007
Sale price $260,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,963

Lot & Building Information for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,256
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.106
Year built 1921
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Moderate Density Residential (R-4)
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About 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1921 and has a total of 1,256 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $66,800, the tax amount paid for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $5,962.

When was 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 02/12/2007 for $260,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/12/2007 $260,000
08/30/2005 $170,000
07/18/1997 $21,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/17/2007 - R
02/12/2007 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/14/2005 - R
08/30/2005 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/18/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $5,963
Market value $66,800

Assessment History for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $66,800 $66,800 8.926 $5,963 +2.22%
2024 $66,800 $66,800 8.732 $5,833 +0.99%
2023 $66,800 $66,800 8.646 $5,776 +2.21%
2022 $66,800 $66,800 8.459 $5,651 +0.88%
2021 $66,800 $66,800 8.385 $5,601 +0.29%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.25
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.28
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.28
Cresthaven Academy Charter School 4 Charter K-6 532 0.33
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.25
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 0.38
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.45
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.47
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.25
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.47
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.55
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.55
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.67

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Neighbors for 638 West 3rd Street, Plainfield

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
618 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,393
616 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,084 02/20/2017 $1
600-638 S 2nd St, Plainfield
634 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,346 10/25/2004 $198,500
614 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,560 11/26/2024 $440,000
636 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,168 02/01/2008 $268,000
626 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,395 11/08/2006 $315,000
622 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,754 12/07/2018 $255,000
231-233 Muhlenberg Pl, Plainfield 2,336 07/25/2023 $1
640-642 S 2nd St, Plainfield 2,000 06/07/2016 $90,000
624 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,324 11/30/2004 $115,000
620 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,489 05/25/2022 $1
642 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,218 08/16/2010 $130,000
652-662 W 3rd St, Plainfield 2,468 04/08/2003 $188,300
227-229 Muhlenberg Pl, Plainfield 3,336 09/10/2021 $10
221-225 Muhlenberg Pl, Plainfield 11/08/2024 $1
612 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,460 12/16/2023 $10
640 W 3rd St, Plainfield 1,804 05/14/2010
644-650 W 3rd St, Plainfield 4,320 07/30/2018 $1
235-237 Muhlenberg Pl, Plainfield 2,458 07/25/2023 $1

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