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978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 755
Lot 7
Neighborhood Van Wyck Brooks

Sales & Tax Overview for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 10/02/2015
Sale price $220,000
Arm's length
Property tax $14,728

Lot & Building Information for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 2,588
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.688
Year built 1957
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Van Wyck Brooks 1 - Residential Historic Districts (R-VWB1)
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Other Property Data for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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About 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1957 and has a total of 2,588 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $165,000, the tax amount paid for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $14,727.

When was 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 10/02/2015 for $220,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/02/2015 $220,000
07/09/2014 $107,000
06/28/2005 $415,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
06/24/2020 - D
01/07/2021 - R
Mortgage 07/01/2050
10/02/2015 - D
02/11/2016 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/09/2014 - D
09/29/2014 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/28/2005 - D
07/05/2005 - R
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $14,728
Market value $165,000

Assessment History for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 978-984 Central 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 $165,000 $165,000 8.926 $14,728 +2.22%
2024 $165,000 $165,000 8.732 $14,408 +0.99%
2023 $165,000 $165,000 8.646 $14,266 +2.21%
2022 $165,000 $165,000 8.459 $13,957 +0.88%
2021 $165,000 $165,000 8.385 $13,835 +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)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.22
Cresthaven Academy Charter School 4 Charter K-6 532 0.39
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.40
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.22
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.38
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.40
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.41

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 0.39
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.40
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.40
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 0.41
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.42

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Neighbors for 978-984 Central Avenue, Plainfield

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
428-432 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 2,424 07/25/2000 $1
440-446 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,472 02/03/2025 $480,000
927-931 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,739 01/11/2005 $1
927-929 Field Ave, Plainfield 1,650
972-976 Central Ave, Plainfield 1,624 08/18/2014 $206,000
915-919 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,104 06/23/1989 $165,000
932-934 Beechwood CT, Plainfield 1,458 06/09/2021 $340,000
992-998 Central Ave, Plainfield 7,330 10/28/2021 $1
962-970 Central Ave, Westfield 1,922 04/15/2026 $1
419-423 Stelle Ave, Plainfield 2,661 10/04/2013 $1
933-935 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 2,401 09/11/2017 $459,000
422-426 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 2,438 01/03/2002 $255,000
434-438 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,680 07/15/2010 $240,000
911-913 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,104 10/16/2006 $1
411-417 Stelle Ave, Plainfield 2,769 07/13/2016 $250,000
921 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield 1,578 03/10/2023 $530,000
986-990 Central Ave, Plainfield 5,180 06/13/2018 $385,000
921-925 Field Ave, Plainfield 1,720 04/18/2008 $1
414-420 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 3,007 12/14/2018 $261,500
931-935 Field Ave, Plainfield 1,619 06/04/2012 $10

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