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$1,046,716$246 / 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 89How 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

421 W 8TH ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
4,258 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.
0.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
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

$1M
$935K low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$274,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$78,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.78
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.

H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Frank J. Hubbard Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Cedarbrook K-8 CenterD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 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

421 W 8th 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Older than 90% 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
$199K$904K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,046,716
CheaperTypical $520,435Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area4,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,643 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 421 W 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,046,716almost all homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24616% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than4,258 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than191318% of homes10% of homes

About 421 W 8th St

How much is 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ is $1,046,716 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $934,800 to $1,158,632. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ?

421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ has 4,258 square feet of living space and a 0.78-acre lot.

When was 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ built?

421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ?

421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Plainfield High School (high), rated F; Frank J. Hubbard Middle School (middle), rated D-; Cedarbrook K-8 Center (elementary), rated D. All sit in Plainfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 421 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,933 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,046,716 against a typical $520,435), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($246 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,258 ft² against a typical 1,643 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1913 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 85% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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