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638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 501
Lot 28
Neighborhood Van Wyck Brooks

Sales & Tax Overview for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

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Sale date 03/16/2012
Sale price $138,010
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Property tax $11,300

Lot & Building Information for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

Building sqft 2,004
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.365
Year built 1931
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Moderate Density Residential (R-4)
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Other Property Data for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

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About 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1931 and has a total of 2,004 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $126,600, the tax amount paid for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $11,300.

When was 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 03/16/2012 for $138,010.

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Past Sales & Property History for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/16/2012 $138,010
08/24/2004 $75,950
08/19/1994 $30,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
03/16/2012 - D
03/22/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/24/2004 - D
09/01/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/19/1994 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,300
Market value $126,600

Assessment History for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 638-642 West 7th Street, 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 $126,600 $126,600 8.926 $11,300 +2.22%
2024 $126,600 $126,600 8.732 $11,055 +0.99%
2023 $126,600 $126,600 8.646 $10,946 +2.21%
2022 $126,600 $126,600 8.459 $10,709 +0.88%
2021 $126,600 $126,600 8.385 $10,615 +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)
Cresthaven Academy Charter School 4 Charter K-6 532 0.16
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.24
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.25
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.25
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.20
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.24
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.36
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.43
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.44

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.24
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.36
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.43
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.44
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.44

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Neighbors for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 638-642 West 7th Street, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
606-608 W 7th St, Plainfield 2,386 03/30/2012
514 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield
601-603 John St, Plainfield 1,468 11/09/2006 $267,800
630-636 W 7th St, Plainfield 2,964 02/17/2015 $150,000
610-614 W 7th St, Plainfield 2,711 12/15/1994 $137,000
600-604 W 7th St, Plainfield 2,107 06/12/1978 $31,000
614 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,288 12/10/2019 $275,000
611-613 John St, Plainfield 1,381 05/08/2024 $360,000
644-648 W 7th St, Plainfield 2,374 09/06/2002 $210,000
435-439 John St, Plainfield 1,514 01/08/1985 $40,000
616-618 W 7th St, Plainfield 1,596 02/11/1986 $81,000
624-628 W 7th St, Plainfield 6,840 02/01/2002 $1
620-622 W 7th St, Plainfield 1,788 07/01/2020 $335,000
610-612 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,344 09/29/2021 $329,500
619-621 John St, Plainfield 1,960 10/07/2024 $550,000
607-609 John St, Plainfield 1,140 05/16/2005 $203,400
605 John St, Plainfield 1,320 07/16/2025 $1
431-433 John St, Plainfield 1,552 12/13/2016 $103,000
623-627 John St, Plainfield 960 03/10/2023 $371,900
615-617 John St, Plainfield 1,292 12/04/2019 $210,000

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