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1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 804
Lot 6
Neighborhood Putnam Watchung

Sales & Tax Overview for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 01/11/2022
Sale price $400,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,496

Lot & Building Information for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 2,132
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.322
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Low Density Residential (R-2)
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Other Property Data for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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About 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,132 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $140,000, the tax amount paid for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $12,496.

When was 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 01/11/2022 for $400,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/11/2022 $400,000
01/10/2022 $1
10/18/2007 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/24/2023 - D
10/26/2023 - R
Mortgage
01/11/2022 - D
01/19/2022 - R
Mortgage 02/01/2052
01/11/2022 - D
01/19/2022 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
01/10/2022 - D
01/19/2022 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/22/2020 - D
01/25/2021 - R
Mortgage
10/11/2018 - D
01/07/2019 - R
Mortgage
10/18/2007 - D
11/08/2007 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/19/2006 - D
07/31/2006 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/24/2005 - D
06/09/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/24/2004 - D
09/10/2004 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $12,496
Market value $140,000

Assessment History for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1229-1233 Thornton 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 $140,000 $140,000 8.926 $12,496 +2.22%
2024 $140,000 $140,000 8.732 $12,225 -8.01%
2023 $153,700 $153,700 8.646 $13,289 +2.21%
2022 $153,700 $153,700 8.459 $13,001 +0.88%
2021 $153,700 $153,700 8.385 $12,888 +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)
Evergreen Elementary School 2 Public K-5 602 0.34
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.71
Toddlers Learning Center NR Private K-1 0 0.80
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.80
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.80

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.71
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.80
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.80
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.94
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 1.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 0.41
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.80
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.80
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 1.07
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 1.08

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Neighbors for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 1229-1233 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1214-1220 Martine Ave, Plainfield 1,902 09/17/2011 $200,000
1222-1224 Martine Ave, Plainfield 1,688 04/04/2025 $485,000
1084-1086 Hillside Ave, Plainfield 1,750 05/12/2016 $183,500
1068-1074 Hillside Ave, Plainfield 3,372 04/08/2017 $490,000
1225-1227 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 1,998 10/15/2002 $319,000
1200-1202 Martine Ave, Plainfield 2,142 09/10/1996 $1
1204-1208 Martine Ave, Plainfield 1,943 12/23/1968 $25,000
1201-1205 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 2,269 12/10/2021 $584,000
1092-1096 Hillside Ave, Plainfield 2,420 08/24/2016 $1
1150-1152 Martine Ave, Plainfield 3,274 09/23/2022 $580,000
1144-1148 Martine Ave, Plainfield 2,425 06/07/2019 $420,000
1088-1090 Hillside Ave, Plainfield 2,195 10/27/2021 $475,000
1076-1082 Hillside Ave, Plainfield 3,045 05/03/1988
1132-1134 Martine Ave, Plainfield 1,612 03/20/2017 $275,000
1207-1213 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 2,268 08/15/2017 $375,000
1136-1142 Martine Ave, Plainfield 2,946 03/02/2022 $710,000
1221-1223 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 1,867 05/19/2014 $340,000
1210-1212 Martine Ave, Plainfield 1,908 04/27/2016 $200,000
1154-1158 Martine Ave, Plainfield 3,378 03/13/2019 $425,000
1215-1219 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 1,500 03/15/1995 $129,000

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