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$578,825$307 / 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 98How 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 $425,000 on Jan 13, 2022

217 THOMAS ST

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
0
Baths
1,888 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$579K
$567K low$591K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,406 (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.$114,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$114,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$114,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.42
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.

M
South Plainfield Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
South Plainfield High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
John E. Riley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi

District: South Plainfield Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07080These 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.35
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
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.25,481
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,053 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,850
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,590
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

217 Thomas 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in South Plainfield 07080
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in South Plainfield 07080
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in South Plainfield 07080

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

This home
$406K$927K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in South Plainfield 07080.

How it measures up in South Plainfield 07080

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Plainfield 07080.

Estimated value$578,825
CheaperTypical $566,740Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $358Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,644 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 217 Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Plainfield 07080Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$578,82556% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30717% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²70% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac55% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than195432% of homes30% of homes

About 217 Thomas St

How much is 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ is $578,825 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $567,046 to $590,604. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ last sell?

217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ?

217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ has 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ built?

217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ?

217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ is assigned to South Plainfield Middle School (middle), rated C+; South Plainfield High School (high), rated B-; John E. Riley Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in South Plainfield Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in South Plainfield 07080?

Among the 7,536 homes in South Plainfield 07080, it is worth more than 56% of them ($578,825 against a typical $566,740), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($307 against a typical $358), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,644 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1954 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 50% 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 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Thomas St, South Plainfield, NJ was $8,406. The county assessed it at $114,900.

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