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1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07060
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 805
Lot 27
Neighborhood Putnam Watchung

Sales & Tax Overview for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 07/24/2007
Sale price $365,000
Arm's length
Property tax $13,675

Lot & Building Information for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,972
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.366
Year built 1954
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Low/Moderate Density Residential (R-3)
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About 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1954 and has a total of 1,972 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $153,200, the tax amount paid for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is $13,674.

When was 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold in 07/24/2007 for $365,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/24/2007 $365,000
04/28/2001 $229,900
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/15/2023 - D
08/17/2023 - R
Mortgage
05/23/2023 - D
05/30/2023 - R
Mortgage 06/20/2053
10/20/2022 - D
01/20/2023 - R
Mortgage
07/24/2007 - D
07/31/2007 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/28/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $13,675
Market value $153,200

Assessment History for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1212-1214 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 $153,200 $153,200 8.926 $13,675 +2.22%
2024 $153,200 $153,200 8.732 $13,377 +0.99%
2023 $153,200 $153,200 8.646 $13,246 +2.21%
2022 $153,200 $153,200 8.459 $12,959 +0.88%
2021 $153,200 $153,200 8.385 $12,846 +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 0.33
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.65
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.77
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
Toddlers Learning Center NR Private K-1 0 0.82

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cedarbrook Elementary School 3 Public K-8 623 0.65
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.77
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 1.00
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 1.01

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 0.38
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 0.77
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.77
First Children School NR Private PK-12 100 1.01
Koinonia Academy NR Private PK-12 199 1.03

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Neighbors for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 1212-1214 Thornton Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1215-1217 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,623 10/04/2021 $430,000
1211-1213 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,448 04/20/2023 $355,000
1139-1141 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 2,068 06/05/2024 $495,000
1173-1187 Park Ave, Plainfield 3,755 06/19/2018 $146,000
1119-1123 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,719 06/29/1992 $138,000
1143-1145 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,959 07/27/2024 $1
1193-1195 Park Ave, Plainfield 2,559 10/19/2022 $280,000
1101-1107 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,680 09/21/2011 $275,000
1109-1111 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,521 07/30/1979 $55,000
1180-1198 Stilford Ave, Plainfield 1,965 05/13/1999 $140,000
1197-1199 Park Ave, Plainfield 1,284 09/17/2015 $168,000
1113-1117 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,699 03/14/2019 $235,000
1125-1127 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 2,040 08/15/2002 $239,000
1170-1178 Stilford Ave, Plainfield 2,296 08/17/2010 $230,000
1129-1131 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,796 06/11/2025 $540,000
1189-1191 Park Ave, Plainfield 1,708 08/30/2021 $250,000
1208-1210 Thornton Ave, Plainfield 2,326 12/03/2003 $295,000
1208-1212 Woodbine Ave, Plainfield 1,724 12/03/2004 $338,000
1133-1137 Kensington Ave, Plainfield 1,954 08/20/1978 $47,000
1207-1209 Randolph Rd, Plainfield 1,633 07/26/2001 $172,500

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