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Last sold for $361,000 on Nov 5, 2018

55 SANDFORD AVE

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
2,052 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$361,000 · Nov 5, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,604 (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.$130,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$130,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,000

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

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.0.20
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(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.

E
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

55 Sandford 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Plainfield 07060

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07060.

Living area2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 55 Sandford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Living areabigger than2,052 ft²72% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac59% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than192132% of homes16% of homes

About 55 Sandford Ave

When did 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Nov 5, 2018 for $361,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ has 2,052 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ built?

55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary 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 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1921 against a typical 1931). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Sandford Ave, Plainfield, NJ was $11,604. The county assessed it at $130,000.

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