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$679,597$125 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $660,000 on Apr 21, 2026

1301 WATCHUNG AVE

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
5,430 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$680K
$648K low$711K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$660,000 · Apr 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,282 (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.$160,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$81,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$160,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,000

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.0.58
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(5)

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
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

1301 Watchung 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 88% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Union County
  • Among the largest homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Union County

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
$198K$909K

This home is worth more than 88% 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$679,597
CheaperTypical $519,377Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area5,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,643 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 1301 Watchung Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$679,59788% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$125almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than5,430 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than191622% of homes11% of homes

About 1301 Watchung Ave

How much is 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ is $679,597 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $647,739 to $711,455. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Apr 21, 2026 for $660,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ has 5,430 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ built?

1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Maxson Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,933 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 88% of them ($679,597 against a typical $519,377), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($125 against a typical $308), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,430 ft² against a typical 1,643 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1916 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 54% 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 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1301 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ was $14,282. The county assessed it at $160,000.

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