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961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 Property Information

961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield
Zip code 07063
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 550
Lot 6
Neighborhood Green Brook Park

Sales & Tax Overview for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

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Sale date 09/29/2018
Sale price $10
Arm's length
Property tax $5,686

Lot & Building Information for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,165
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.114
Year built 1931
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Low/Moderate Density Residential (R-3)
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About 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063?

961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 was built in 1931 and has a total of 1,165 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $63,700, the tax amount paid for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 is $5,685.

When was 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 last sold and what was the last sale price?

961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 was last sold in 09/29/2018 for $10.

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Past Sales & Property History for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/2018 $10
01/04/2008 $217,500
03/27/2000 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/30/2021 - R
06/18/2021 - D
Mortgage 07/01/2051
10/11/2018 - R
09/29/2018 - D
Mortgage 10/01/2048
10/11/2018 - R
09/29/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/09/2008 - R
01/04/2008 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/27/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $5,686
Market value $63,700

Assessment History for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 961-963 West 5th 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 $63,700 $63,700 8.926 $5,686 +2.22%
2024 $63,700 $63,700 8.732 $5,562 +0.99%
2023 $63,700 $63,700 8.646 $5,508 +2.21%
2022 $63,700 $63,700 8.459 $5,388 +0.88%
2021 $63,700 $63,700 8.385 $5,341 +0.29%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.28
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.36
Washington Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 649 0.36
Clinton Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 413 0.47
Clinton Elementary School 3 Public PK, K-5 413 0.47

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.28
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.59
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.64
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.67
New Life Christian School NR Private PK, K-9 0 0.77

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen City Academy Charter School 6 Charter K-12 403 0.28
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.64
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.67
Union County Teams Charter School 3 Charter K-12 334 0.79
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.03

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Neighbors for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 961-963 West 5th Street, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
949-951 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,510 10/05/2018 $229,900
937-939 W 5th St, Plainfield 2,284 11/09/2023 $540,000
957-959 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,296 04/15/2011 $147,000
945-947 W 5th St, Plainfield 01/11/2021 $59,000
938-940 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,685 09/08/2016 $77,000
921-923 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,234 02/07/2023 $396,000
971 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,240 10/29/2024 $279,000
953-955 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,844 12/08/2025 $485,000
941-943 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,324 07/10/2015 $210,000
965 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,158 06/16/1981 $36,000
967 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,130 03/23/2011 $90,199
969 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,120 12/10/2024 $405,000
942-944 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,554 11/18/2021 $1
930-932 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,588 02/02/2022 $265,200
925-927 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,632
934-936 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,728 06/08/1984 $39,000
926-928 W 5th St, Plainfield 2,560 06/24/2015 $175,000
933-935 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,440 06/23/2003 $147,000
929-931 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,432 01/08/2012 $120,000
973-975 W 5th St, Plainfield 1,168 03/23/2020 $237,000

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