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972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 - Property report

Also known as: 972-974 Prospect Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.235

Sale price

$685,000

General information

Address

Primary address

972-974 Prospect Avenue

ZIP code

07060

County

Union

Block

826

Lot

Neighborhood

Putnam Watchung

Municipality

2012

Parcel ID

826-6

Sales

Sale date

04/28/2025

Sale price

$685,000

Arm's length

Tax

Tax year

2026

Current property tax

$14,067

Building

Property type

Residential (2)

Building sq. ft.

3,268

Stories

Year built

1906

Exterior structural material

Lot

Acreage

0.235

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Area overview

Walk score

53 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

44 /100. Some Transit

Bike score

55 /100. Bikeable

Broadband internet providers and speed map

Types of broadband connections

Ownership

Ownership information for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/28/2025	$685,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X; XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/27/2022	$500,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
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*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/02/2025 - R 04/28/2025 - D	Deed and Realty Tax Fees	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
01/14/2025 - R 11/15/2024 - D	Mortgage	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXX XX XXX
08/12/2022 - R 07/28/2022 - D	Mortgage	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/12/2022 - R 07/27/2022 - D	Deed and Realty Tax Fees	XXX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
12/21/2020 - R 12/04/2020 - D	Mortgage	XXX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/21/2020 - R 09/09/2020 - D	Deed and Realty Tax Fees	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXX-XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
01/07/2019 - R 10/11/2018 - D	Mortgage	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX
02/27/2006 - R 02/22/2006 - D	Deed and Realty Tax Fees	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/25/2000 - D	Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2026

Property tax

$14,067

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$157,600

Land value

$46,700

Building value

$110,900

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Tax rate	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025	$147,600	$147,600	8.926	$13,175	+2.22%
2024	$147,600	$147,600	8.732	$12,888	+0.99%
2023	$147,600	$147,600	8.646	$12,761	+2.21%
2022	$147,600	$147,600	8.459	$12,485	+0.88%
2021	$147,600	$147,600	8.385	$12,376	+0.29%
2020	$147,600	$147,600	8.361	$12,341	0.00%
2019	$147,600	$147,600	8.361	$12,341	+2.14%
2018	$147,600	$147,600	8.186	$12,083	+2.50%
2017	$147,600	$147,600	7.986	$11,787	+2.08%
2016	$147,600	$147,600	7.823	$11,547	+3.04%

Permits

Permit information for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Evergreen Elementary School	2	Public	K-5	602	0.04
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-11	39	0.48
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	0	0.48
Toddlers Learning Center	NR	Private	K-1	0	0.51
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School	1	Public	K-4	354	0.58
Cedarbrook Elementary School	3	Public	K-8	623	0.65
Cresthaven Academy Charter School	4	Charter	K-6	532	0.72
Union County Teams Charter School	3	Charter	K-12	334	0.78
Woodland Elementary School	NR	Public	K-5	213	0.79
Harvest Learning Center	NR	Private	PK, K-2, 6-7	0	0.85

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-11	39	0.48
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	0	0.48
Cedarbrook Elementary School	3	Public	K-8	623	0.65
Union County Teams Charter School	3	Charter	K-12	334	0.78
Harvest Learning Center	NR	Private	PK, K-2, 6-7	0	0.85
Hubbard Middle School	4	Public	6-8	775	0.87
I Am's Temple Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-8	93	0.91
Maxson Middle School	2	Public	6-8	818	0.92
First Children School	NR	Private	PK-12	100	0.94
Queen City Academy Charter School	6	Charter	K-12	403	1.17

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Plainfield High School	1	Public	9-12	1,925	0.14
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-11	39	0.48
New Covenant Christian Academy	NR	Private	K-12	0	0.48
Union County Teams Charter School	3	Charter	K-12	334	0.78
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School	2	Charter	6, 9-12	257	0.83
First Children School	NR	Private	PK-12	100	0.94
Koinonia Academy	NR	Private	PK-12	199	0.94
Pinnacle Academy High School	NR	Public	9-12	60	0.95
Mcauley School	NR	Private		33	1.10
Queen City Academy Charter School	6	Charter	K-12	403	1.17

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

The development at 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 has a total of 3,268 square feet.

When was 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 last sold and what was the sale price?

972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 was last sold on 04/28/2025 for $685,000.

What is the assessed value of 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is currently assessed at $157,600.

What are the property taxes for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060?

The property taxes for 972-974 Prospect Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 total $14,067.

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