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$542,868$623 / 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 97How 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 $435,000 on Feb 22, 2023

1279 SALEM RD

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
872 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
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

$543K
$526K low$559K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Feb 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,550 (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.$129,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,400

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.0.16
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

Transaction History(2)

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

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

E
Evergreen Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07060These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.103

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.49,888
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,905 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,513
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,940
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

1279 Salem Rd 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 73% of homes in Union County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Plainfield 07060
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Plainfield 07060

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07060

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

This home
$182K$899K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Plainfield 07060.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07060

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07060.

Estimated value$542,868
CheaperTypical $516,536Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$623
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 1279 Salem Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$542,86861% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$623almost all homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than872 ft²8% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac41% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195170% of homes53% of homes

About 1279 Salem Rd

How much is 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ is $542,868 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $526,327 to $559,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Feb 22, 2023 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ?

1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ has 872 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ built?

1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ?

1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Evergreen Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Plainfield High School (high), rated F; Maxson Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Plainfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 61% of them ($542,868 against a typical $516,536), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($623 against a typical $302), it is bigger than 8% of them (872 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1951 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 27% 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 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1279 Salem Rd, Plainfield, NJ was $11,550. The county assessed it at $129,400.

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