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40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 439
Lot 24
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

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Property tax $7,516

Lot & Building Information for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 768
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.126
Year built 1956
Stories 1
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Zoning district Low/Moderate Density Residential (R-3)
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About 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1956 and has a total of 768 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $84,200, the tax amount paid for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $7,515.

When was 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold?

40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 07/27/1967.

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 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/27/1967 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,516
Market value $84,200

Assessment History for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 40-42 Academy 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 $84,200 $84,200 8.926 $7,516 +2.22%
2024 $84,200 $84,200 8.732 $7,352 +0.99%
2023 $84,200 $84,200 8.646 $7,280 +2.21%
2022 $84,200 $84,200 8.459 $7,122 +0.88%
2021 $84,200 $84,200 8.385 $7,060 +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)
Emerson Elementary School 4 Public K-5 509 0.56
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.65
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 0.73
School #1 Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-4 406 0.73
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 0.82

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 0.65
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School 7 Public 5-8 917 0.82
St Bartholomew Academy NR Private PK-8 218 1.17
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.18
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.27

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 0.65
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.07
Mount St. Mary Academy High School NR Private 9-12 298 1.38
Mcauley School NR Private 33 1.47
Scotch Plains Fanwood High School 7 Public 9-12 1,510 1.54

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Neighbors for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 40-42 Academy Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
44-46 Academy Ave, Plainfield 912 08/24/2007 $285,000
66-76 Academy Ave, Plainfield
63-65 Terrill Rd, Plainfield 04/24/1978 $2,500
28-30 Academy Ave, Plainfield 912 08/28/2000 $123,000
6-10 Academy Ave, Plainfield 1,340 02/16/2001 $85,000
1413 E Front St, Plainfield 2,040 03/10/2022 $1
48-50 Academy Ave, Plainfield 840 02/02/2023 $365,000
52-54 Academy Ave, Plainfield 912 12/20/1994 $102,500
56-58 Academy Ave, Plainfield 912 05/15/1987 $105,500
36-38 Academy Ave, Plainfield 768 07/15/2015 $1
22-26 Academy Ave, Plainfield 912 08/30/1979 $36,900
59-61 R63a Terrill Rd, Plainfield 775 01/10/2024 $300,000
12-14 Academy Ave, Plainfield 744 02/02/1988 $120,000
55 Terrill Rd, Plainfield 936 02/21/2014 $70,000
16-20 Academy Ave, Plainfield 1,184 10/09/1975 $28,900
57 Terrill Rd, Plainfield 936 01/30/2018 $94,000
60-64 Academy Ave, Plainfield 768 12/15/2020 $314,100
32-34 Academy Ave, Plainfield 1,172 09/30/2005 $215,000
1415-1419 E Front St, Plainfield 832 12/31/2024 $375,000
1421-1423 E Front St, Plainfield 1,522 08/06/2013 $126,000

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