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1287 E 2nd Street, Plainfield City, NJ 07062

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$669,900

5 beds • 3 baths

Estimated Payment

$ 4,356 /mo. †

6.85% APR for 30 yrs.
$10,137 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Wonderfully updated 5-bedroom 3 bath Center Hall Colonial style home located on a huge fenced in 90 x 150 size property. New 42" white shaker cabinets with GE stainless steel appliance package including a spacious side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and 4 burner gas stove-top with griddle. Gorgeous quartz counter tops with built-in counter seating, recessed lighting, beautiful ceramic tile flooring, spacious open dining area, living room, new fully updated tub/shower bathroom and first floor bedroom. The second-floor houses four bedrooms and a newly renovated full bath with tub/shower, a fully finished basement with separate rooms, walkout, full bathroom and laundry area. Third-floor walkup unfinished attic (possibilities for more living space), high ceilings throughout, gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning, Timberline roof, thermal windows, siding. This home is turn key and ready for a quick closing! Photos have been enhanced. Furniture and grass.
MLS# 3943053

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(866) 201-6210

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Architecture Style
    Colonial
  • Exterior Type
    Vinyl Siding
  • Floor Covering
    Tile, Wood
  • Lot Size
    0.31 Acres
  • Roof Type
    Asphalt
  • Rooms
    Basement, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room

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  • Principle and Interest
    $3,512
  • Property Taxes
    $844
  • Hazard Insurance
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  • Private Mortgage Insurance
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  • HOA Dues
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  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

Emerson Community School

Grades KG-5 Public School

Plainfield, NJ 07062 0.2 miles
305 emerson ave

491 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies

Grades 7-12 Public School

Plainfield, NJ 07063 3.7 miles
1700 w front st

414 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details

Maxson Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Plainfield, NJ 07062 0.8 miles
920 e 7th st

829 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D

School Details

Plainfield High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Plainfield, NJ 07060 1.8 miles
950 park ave

1854 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: F

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
College Achieve Central Charter School 0.3 miles Public KG-11 C+
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School 0.6 miles Public KG-5 D-
Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey 0.6 miles Private PK-KG
School One Elementary School 0.8 miles Public PK-4 B-
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 0.9 miles Public KG-5 B
East End Elementary School 0.9 miles Public PK-4 C+
Park Middle School 0.9 miles Public 5-8 B
St Bartholomew Academy 1.3 miles Private KG-8
Bayberry School 1.3 miles Public PK-4 A-
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School 1.4 miles Public 9-12 D
First Children School 1.4 miles Private PK-12
Jump Immersion School 1.5 miles Private PK-KG
Somerset Intermediate School 1.6 miles Public 5-6 D+
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 1.6 miles Public PK-4 A-
Charles H. Stillman Elementary School 1.7 miles Public KG-5 F
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School 1.7 miles Public 9-12 B
Evergreen Elementary School 1.7 miles Public KG-5 D-
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School 1.7 miles Public PK-4 A-

College Achieve Central Charter School

Distance: 0.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-11

C+

Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D-

Phoenix Preschool Of New Jersey

Distance: 0.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

School One Elementary School

Distance: 0.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

B-

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

B

East End Elementary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

C+

Park Middle School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

B

St Bartholomew Academy

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

Bayberry School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

A-

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D

First Children School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Jump Immersion School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

Somerset Intermediate School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-6

D+

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

A-

Charles H. Stillman Elementary School

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

F

Scotch Plains-fanwood High School

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

B

Evergreen Elementary School

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D-

Howard B. Brunner Elementary School

Distance: 1.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

A-

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Plainfield City, NJ 07062

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Plainfield City, NJ 07062

This community’s employment is highest in the administrative support and construction industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

86° July
Hottest Average Month
21° January
Coldest Average Month
4,624 Total Households in Area
-1.3% Increase in population since the year 2010
38.2%
of households
have children
31 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Plainfield City, NJ 07062

Plainfield City, NJ 07062 has a population of 13,709 people in 4,624 households with a median age of 38.5 years old.

-1.3%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
4,585
Total households as of 2010
5%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.5 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Black 46%
Hispanic 41%
Other 28%
White 12%
Native American 2%
Asian 2%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Black at 46%, followed by Hispanic at 41%, Other at 28%, and White at 12%.

Economics
for Plainfield City, NJ 07062

7,263 /sq mi
Population Density
$87,316 /yr
Median Household Income
$490,000
Median Sales Price
31 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 17.12% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 80%
  • Walk or Bike 9%
  • Work from Home 7%
  • Public Transit 5%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 2,663 55%
Rented 1,960 40%
Vacant 250 5%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 64%
Blue Collar 36%

Family & Education Facts
for Plainfield City, NJ 07062

38.5 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.9
persons per
household

46.8%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 32%
Bachelors Degree 19%
Some College 18%
Some High School 14%
Associates Degree 9%
Graduate Degree 7%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 32.38% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
38.2% of households have children

Weather
for Plainfield City, NJ 07062

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 86° F in July to a low of 21° F in January

86° July
Hottest Average Month
21° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
21°
39°
Feb
22°
41°
Mar
30°
50°
Apr
39°
62°
May
49°
72°
Jun
58°
81°
Jul
64°
86°
Aug
62°
84°
Sep
55°
77°
Oct
44°
66°
Nov
35°
54°
Dec
26°
43°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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