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$568,255$273 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $115,000 on Dec 31, 1990

116 EMERSON AVE

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062
0
Baths
2,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$568K
$513K low$624K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Dec 31, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,221 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$103,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$103,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Emerson Community SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07062These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,346
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,600 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,888
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

116 Emerson Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Older than 68% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07062

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$152K$765K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Plainfield 07062.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07062.

Estimated value$568,255
CheaperTypical $498,145Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$273
CheaperTypical $357Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 116 Emerson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07062Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,25576% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27319% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²88% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than193142% of homes32% of homes

About 116 Emerson Ave

How much is 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ is $568,255 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $512,648 to $623,862. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Dec 31, 1990 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ has 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ built?

116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Emerson Community School (elementary), rated C; Maxson Middle School (middle), rated D; Plainfield High School (high), rated F. All sit in Plainfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07062?

Among the 3,503 homes in Plainfield 07062, it is worth more than 76% of them ($568,255 against a typical $498,145), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($273 against a typical $357), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1931 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ was $9,221. The county assessed it at $103,300.

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