Union County  »  07062  »  Garfield Ave  »  217 Garfield Ave

217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 410
Lot 8
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Sale date 04/25/2016
Sale price $147,000
Property tax $7,710

Lot & Building Information for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,481
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.145 i
Year built 1931
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


Zoning district Moderate Density Residential (R-4)
Broadband internet providers and speed map
Types of broadband connections map

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Property reports include comprehensive occupancy, improvement and development information (where available).
Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

  • • Improvements for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield , including their type, square footage, grade and when they were built.
  • Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, land use and urban landscape maps (building age and stories).
Unlock all property data with a free account.
Sign up

About 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1931 and has a total of 1,481 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $88,300, the tax amount paid for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $7,881.

When was 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold and what was the last sale price?

217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 04/25/2016 for $147,000.

Ownership Information

View detailed property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account.

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.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.

Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/25/2016 $147,000
07/21/2004 $1
04/16/1985 $52,000
       
       
Access the complete sales history for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield with a free account.
Sign up

*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/20/2022 - D
12/09/2022 - R
Mortgage
12/21/2021 - D
02/16/2022 - R
Mortgage 12/01/2051
10/22/2020 - D
12/22/2020 - R
Mortgage
10/11/2018 - D
01/07/2019 - R
Mortgage
04/25/2016 - D
05/18/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/21/2004 - D
09/24/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/16/1985 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Access detailed property tax data for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,710
Market value $88,300

Assessment History for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 217 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
2024 $88,300 $88,300 8.732 $7,710 +0.99%
2023 $88,300 $88,300 8.646 $7,634 +2.21%
2022 $88,300 $88,300 8.459 $7,469 +0.88%
2021 $88,300 $88,300 8.385 $7,404 +0.29%
2020 $88,300 $88,300 8.361 $7,383 0.00%

Risk

Create a free account to unlock extended information for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).

FEMA flood zone(s) AO (See more on map)
Fire hazard zone See more on map
Geohazard zones map

Transportation

Access the detailed traffic volume map for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.

View daily traffic map

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 0.28
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 2 Public K-5 417 0.29
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.30
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.50
Messiah Lutheran School NR Private PK, K-2 0 0.50

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 0.30
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.54
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.65
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.96
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 1.29

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 0.30
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 0.39
Mcauley School NR Private 33 0.96
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 2 Charter 6, 9-12 257 1.06
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.39

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
219-225 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 2,213 02/22/2022 $1
214-218 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 2,888 10/07/2022 $1
1126-1132 E 3rd St, Plainfield 1,408 04/24/2013 $127,500
207-211 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,780 04/07/1998 $91,000
204-206 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,562 04/08/1998 $72,000
220-222 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 2,056 11/15/2006 $1
205 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 2,352 08/22/2002
201-203 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,030 04/09/2007 $69,222
200-202 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,548 05/12/2016 $148,000
208-210 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,562 09/01/2022 $240,000
200-202 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 3,346 10/11/2023 $400,000
224-226 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 2,780 07/22/1993 $111,500
212 Netherwood Ave, Plainfield 1,868 05/29/1998 $105,000
212-214 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,562 12/27/2017 $170,000
216-218 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,380 06/24/2022 $450,000
1114-1116 E 3rd St, Plainfield 1,336 01/06/2016 $100,000
213-215 Garfield Ave, Plainfield 1,272 02/27/2015 $1
222 Leland Ave, Plainfield 1,976 09/14/2016 $55,000
1120-1124 E 3rd St, Plainfield 1,700 11/21/2018 $190,000
1118 E 3rd St, Plainfield 1,056 09/28/1993 $74,000

Nearby ZIP Codes for 217 Garfield Avenue, Plainfield

Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report