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$412,575$433 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1229 W 5TH ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
0
Baths
952 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
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

$413K
$369K low$456K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,846 (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.$87,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,900

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.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Clinton Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Frank J. Hubbard Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07063These 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.76
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 100.106

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,486
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,521 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,789
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,519
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

1229 W 5th St 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 less than 94% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Plainfield 07063
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Plainfield 07063
  • Older than 84% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07063

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

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$309K$674K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Plainfield 07063.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07063.

Estimated value$412,575
CheaperTypical $467,283Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$433
CheaperTypical $327Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 1229 W 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07063Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$412,57522% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43390% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than952 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac72% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than192131% of homes16% of homes

About 1229 W 5th St

How much is 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ is $412,575 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $369,113 to $456,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ?

1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ has 952 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ built?

1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ?

1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Clinton Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Frank J. Hubbard 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 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07063?

Among the 3,068 homes in Plainfield 07063, it is worth more than 22% of them ($412,575 against a typical $467,283), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($433 against a typical $327), it is bigger than 10% of them (952 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1921 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 6% 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 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ was $7,846. The county assessed it at $87,900.

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