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981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 757
Lot 12
Neighborhood Van Wyck Brooks

Sales & Tax Overview for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 04/27/1995
Sale price $179,900
Arm's length
Property tax $13,755

Lot & Building Information for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 4,137
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.252
Year built 1911
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Van Wyck Brooks 1 - Residential Historic Districts (R-VWB1)
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About 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1911 and has a total of 4,137 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $154,100, the tax amount paid for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $13,754.

When was 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 04/27/1995 for $179,900.

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Past Sales & Property History for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/27/1995 $179,900

Title Documents for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
12/12/2018 - R
10/11/2018 - D
Mortgage
04/27/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $13,755
Market value $154,100

Assessment History for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Madison 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 $154,100 $154,100 8.926 $13,755 +2.22%
2024 $154,100 $154,100 8.732 $13,456 +0.99%
2023 $154,100 $154,100 8.646 $13,323 +2.21%
2022 $154,100 $154,100 8.459 $13,035 +0.88%
2021 $154,100 $154,100 8.385 $12,921 +0.29%

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.19
Evergreen Elementary School 2 Public K-5 602 0.44
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 0.48

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.19
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 0.48
Hubbard Middle School 4 Public 6-8 775 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 0.34
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 0.48
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 0.50

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Neighbors for 981 Madison Avenue, Plainfield

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
963-965 Madison Ave, Plainfield 2,688 06/14/2024 $777,000
908-912 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 1,568 07/06/2006 $334,750
914-916 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,140 08/31/2005 $1
992-994 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,066 09/02/2025 $665,000
967-969 Madison Ave, Plainfield 2,093 10/24/2007 $427,000
957-961 Madison Ave, Plainfield 2,524 04/28/2022 $480,000
922-924 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,690 01/19/2001 $135,000
988-990 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,904 11/09/1979 $55,900
982 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,716
976 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 1,828 01/31/1991 $135,000
975-979 Madison Ave, Plainfield 2,677 09/11/2017 $10
904-906 Arlington Ave, Plainfield 2,030 04/08/2022 $1
918-920 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,057 01/10/2006 $375,000
996-998 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,248 04/24/2015 $130,000
978-980 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,242 10/22/2025 $450,000
984-986 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield 2,328 10/11/2005 $431,900
983 Madison Ave, Plainfield 3,065 09/11/2003 $350,000
218-222 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,456 01/30/2025 $620,000
971-973 Madison Ave, Plainfield 2,142 10/11/1990 $150,000
212-216 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,456 04/24/2009 $1

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