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$1,194,318$217 / 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 76How 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 $595,000 on Oct 14, 2020

2596 PLAINFIELD AVE

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
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Baths
5,500 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$907K low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$595,000 · Oct 14, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,112 (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.$9,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,000

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.0.06
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
Howard B. Brunner Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07076These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
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.26,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$205,277
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

2596 Plainfield 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 90% of homes in Union County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Among the largest homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076

What homes are worth in Scotch Plains 07076

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

This home
$459K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076.

How it measures up in Scotch Plains 07076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotch Plains 07076.

Estimated value$1,194,318
CheaperTypical $850,874Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $435Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area5,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

How 2596 Plainfield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotch Plains 07076Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,194,31882% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$217almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than5,500 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²4% of homes8% of homes

About 2596 Plainfield Ave

How much is 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ is $1,194,318 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $907,439 to $1,481,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ last sell?

2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ last sold on Oct 14, 2020 for $595,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ?

2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ has 5,500 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

What schools serve 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ?

2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ is assigned to Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B-; Park Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Scotch Plains 07076?

Among the 8,011 homes in Scotch Plains 07076, it is worth more than 82% of them ($1,194,318 against a typical $850,874), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($217 against a typical $435), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,500 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 90% 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 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2596 Plainfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ was $1,112. The county assessed it at $9,000.

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