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256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 337
Lot 9
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 04/11/2022
Sale price $355,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,480

Lot & Building Information for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,268
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.156
Year built 1921
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Moderate Density Residential (R-4)
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Other Property Data for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

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About 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1921 and has a total of 1,268 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $95,000, the tax amount paid for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $8,479.

When was 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 04/11/2022 for $355,000.

Ownership Information

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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 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/11/2022 $355,000
05/11/2017 $130,000
11/30/1995 $103,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
04/19/2022 - D
05/09/2022 - R
Mortgage 05/01/2052
04/11/2022 - D
05/09/2022 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/22/2020 - D
01/14/2021 - R
Mortgage
05/11/2017 - D
08/31/2017 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/30/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,480
Market value $95,000

Assessment History for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256-258 Garfield 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 $95,000 $95,000 8.926 $8,480 +2.22%
2024 $95,000 $95,000 8.732 $8,295 +0.99%
2023 $95,000 $95,000 8.646 $8,214 +2.21%
2022 $95,000 $95,000 8.459 $8,036 +0.88%
2021 $95,000 $95,000 8.385 $7,966 +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)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.31
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 0.32
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 0.33
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.48
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.48

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.31
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.42
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.54
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.97
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.31
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 0.35
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.97
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.03
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.31

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Neighbors for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
268-272 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,206 02/23/1987 $95,000
253 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 1,080 06/17/2021 $262,000
801-805 George St, Plainfield 1,410 10/25/2023 $485,000
244-246 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,150 09/25/2024 $340,000
240-242 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,960 06/08/2015 $100,000
239-243 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 1,630 02/19/2016 $175,000
230-232 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,214 12/26/2019 $1
249-251 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 1,326
909-915 George St, Plainfield 1,828 07/19/2021 $1
255-263 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 5,184 01/20/2012 $399,000
252-254 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,648 03/06/2018 $244,000
248-250 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 2,004 07/11/2005 $275,000
260-262 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,246 03/22/2026 $1
264-266 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 01/12/2026 $1
235-237 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 905 07/27/2021 $1
234-238 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,318 09/26/2018 $135,000
908-914 E 3rd St, Plainfield 1,280 02/01/2023 $1
245-247 Johnston Ave, Plainfield 756 12/01/1999 $100,400
226-228 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,000 09/28/2020 $229,000
807 George St, Plainfield 1,132 07/16/2024 $292,000

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