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$533,264$248 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $89,000 on Dec 4, 2012

648 ESSEX ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
2,152 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$533K
$494K low$572K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$89,000 · Dec 4, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,275 (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.$81,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,500

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.0.12
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(3)

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
Washington Community SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Frank J. Hubbard Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

648 Essex 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 76% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Older than 68% 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.

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$186K$887K

This home is worth more than 54% of 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$533,264
CheaperTypical $523,527Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 648 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$533,26454% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24818% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,152 ft²75% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193155% of homes32% of homes

About 648 Essex St

How much is 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ is $533,264 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $494,408 to $572,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Dec 4, 2012 for $89,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ has 2,152 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ built?

648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Washington Community School (elementary), rated D; Frank J. Hubbard Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 54% of them ($533,264 against a typical $523,527), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($248 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,152 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1931 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 24% 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 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 648 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ was $7,275. The county assessed it at $81,500.

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