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285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 408
Lot 11
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 09/30/2019
Sale price $319,900
Arm's length
Property tax $8,739

Lot & Building Information for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,208
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.099
Year built 1931
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Moderate Density Residential (R-4)
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About 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1931 and has a total of 1,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $97,900, the tax amount paid for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $8,738.

When was 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold and what was the last sale price?

285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 09/30/2019 for $319,900.

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Past Sales & Property History for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2019 $319,900
06/27/2018 $127,000
01/02/2018 $104,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/17/2019 - R
09/30/2019 - D
Mortgage
10/17/2019 - R
09/30/2019 - D
Mortgage 10/01/2049
10/17/2019 - R
09/30/2019 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/08/2018 - R
06/28/2018 - D
Mortgage
08/08/2018 - R
06/28/2018 - D
Mortgage
08/08/2018 - R
06/27/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/24/2018 - R
01/02/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/21/2017 - R
06/07/2017 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/10/1972 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $8,739
Market value $97,900

Assessment History for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285-287 Watson 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 $97,900 $97,900 8.926 $8,739 +2.22%
2024 $97,900 $97,900 8.732 $8,549 +0.99%
2023 $97,900 $97,900 8.646 $8,464 +2.21%
2022 $97,900 $97,900 8.459 $8,281 +0.88%
2021 $97,900 $97,900 8.385 $8,209 +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 0.12
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 0.17
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 0.50
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.56
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-5 213 0.58

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 0.12
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.46
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.56
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.15
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.17

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 0.12
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 0.53
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.15
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.22
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.44

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Neighbors for 285-287 Watson Avenue, Plainfield

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
252-260 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,160 08/11/2020 $297,106
267-269 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,344 09/30/2008 $214,900
278-282 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,504
262-264 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,552 07/01/2003 $1
255-257 Watson Ave, Plainfield 672 09/10/2025 $1
236-238 Leland Ave, Plainfield 851 11/05/2018 $190,000
291-293 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,448 06/15/2004 $267,000
270-276 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,522 07/02/1993 $93,000
277-279 Watson Ave, Plainfield 840 02/28/2025 $1
294-298 Leland Ave, Plainfield 2,643 05/13/2022 $10
288-292 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,944 12/27/2024 $436,000
228-230 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,104 01/23/1997 $76,800
232-234 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,844 05/12/2008 $1
224-226 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,632 04/01/2022 $390,000
251-253 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 1,804 09/30/2003 $185,000
289 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,262 06/14/2016 $1,000
284-286 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,134 02/01/1985 $60,000
281-283 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,218 12/04/2024 $470,000
271-275 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,896 05/16/2022 $1
251-253 Watson Ave, Plainfield 1,280 08/21/2015 $71,111

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