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

Also known as: 256-258 Garfield Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.156

Sale price

$355,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256-258 Garfield Avenue
ZIP code
07062
County
Union
Block
337
Lot
9
Neighborhood
Netherwood Heights
Municipality
2012
Parcel ID
337-9

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/11/2022
Sale price
$355,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,480
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,268
Stories
2
Year built
1921
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.156
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/11/2022 $355,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX; XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X
05/11/2017 $130,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX,X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X
11/30/1995 $103,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/09/2022 - R
04/19/2022 - D
Mortgage XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/09/2022 - R
04/11/2022 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X
01/14/2021 - R
10/22/2020 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
08/31/2017 - R
05/11/2017 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX,X
11/30/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$8,480
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$95,000
Land value
$35,900
Building value
$59,100

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020 $95,000 $95,000 8.361 $7,943 0.00%
2019 $95,000 $95,000 8.361 $7,943 +2.14%
2018 $95,000 $95,000 8.186 $7,777 +2.50%
2017 $95,000 $95,000 7.986 $7,587 +2.08%
2016 $95,000 $95,000 7.823 $7,432 +3.04%

Permit information for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-5 213 0.51
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.54
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 6 Public K-5 389 0.69
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.71
East End Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-4 486 0.71
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.36
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.36
Harvest Learning Center NR Private PK, K-2, 6-7 0 1.40
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.56
North Plainfield Middle School 4 Public 7-8 489 1.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.36
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.36
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 1.56
North Plainfield High School 2 Public 9-12 1,214 1.71
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 1.73

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

The development at 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 has a total of 1,268 square feet.

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

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

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

256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is currently assessed at $95,000.

What are the property taxes for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

The property taxes for 256-258 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 total $8,479.

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