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979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Address

Primary address 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 722
Lot 23
Neighborhood Van Wyck Brooks

Sales & Tax Overview for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 11/29/2018
Sale price $339,900
Arm's length
Property tax $9,579

Lot & Building Information for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,732
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.344
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
40 /100. Car-Dependent
Transit Score
36 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
44 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Low/Moderate Density Residential (R-3)
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Other Property Data for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

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About 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1926 and has a total of 1,732 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $109,700, the tax amount paid for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $9,791.

When was 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 11/29/2018 for $339,900.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2018 $339,900
05/31/2002 $239,900
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/11/2020 - D
02/05/2021 - R		 Mortgage 06/01/2050
12/07/2019 - D
12/18/2019 - R		 Mortgage 01/01/2050
11/29/2018 - D
12/05/2018 - R		 Mortgage
11/29/2018 - D
12/05/2018 - R		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/31/2002 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $9,579
Market value $109,700

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Assessment History for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 979 Kenyon 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 $109,700 $109,700 8.732 $9,579 +0.99%
2023 $109,700 $109,700 8.646 $9,485 +2.21%
2022 $109,700 $109,700 8.459 $9,280 +0.88%
2021 $109,700 $109,700 8.385 $9,198 +0.29%
2020 $109,700 $109,700 8.361 $9,172 0.00%
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Risk

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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)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.25
Evergreen Elementary School 2 Public K-5 602 0.37
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.47
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.47
Cresthaven Academy Charter School 4 Charter K-6 532 0.55
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.25
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.47
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.47
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.57
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.57
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 0.28
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.47
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.47
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.57
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.58
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Neighbors for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 979 Kenyon Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
969-971 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,978 11/02/2018 $230,000
1050-1054 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 1,976 09/24/2024 $1
1056-1060 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 2,596 05/27/2004 $299,700
1062-1064 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 1,800 10/27/2017 $100
983-985 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,812 05/21/2018 $327,500
148-168 Randolph Rd, Plainfield
973 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,804 10/15/2010 $1
170-172 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,728 08/05/2020 $345,000
183-185 Stelle Ave, Plainfield 1,616 04/24/2024 $450,000
989 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,160 05/17/2016 $1
120-146 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 3,259 08/28/1995 $1,475,000
1082 Rose St, Plainfield
1026-1036 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 1,208 12/15/2015 $70,000
975-977 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,856 04/29/2002 $220,000
1038-1040 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 2,812 11/22/2019 $1
993-995 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,804 08/31/2024 $10
1066-1068 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 1,800 04/14/2023 $1
981 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,333 06/27/2019 $1
987 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,128 01/09/2004 $123,000
991 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,836 04/07/2021 $378,000
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