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$514,514$588 / 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 85How 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 $470,000 on Aug 4, 2025

1438 E 2ND ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062
0
Baths
875 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.
0.26 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.

Valuation

$515K
$437K low$592K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,000 · Aug 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,837 (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.$109,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.26
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
Emerson Community SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

1438 E 2nd 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 80% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Plainfield 07062

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07062

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

This home
$164K$751K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$514,514
CheaperTypical $509,913Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$588
CheaperTypical $359Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area875 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 1438 E 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07062Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$514,51452% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58896% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than875 ft²19% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac78% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than195171% of homes54% of homes

About 1438 E 2nd St

How much is 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ is $514,514 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $436,884 to $592,144. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Aug 4, 2025 for $470,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ?

1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ has 875 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ built?

1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ?

1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Emerson Community School (elementary), rated D+; 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 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07062?

Among the 3,503 homes in Plainfield 07062, it is worth more than 52% of them ($514,514 against a typical $509,913), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($588 against a typical $359), it is bigger than 19% of them (875 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1951 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 20% 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 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ was $8,837. The county assessed it at $109,000.

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