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$398,265$324 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $71,500 on Aug 13, 2010

656 ESSEX ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
1,231 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.
0.17 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

$398K
$371K low$425K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$71,500 · Aug 13, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,712 (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.$75,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,200

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.0.17
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(4)

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 · 0.1 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

656 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 94% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Union County
  • 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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$182K$899K

This home is worth more than 16% 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$398,265
CheaperTypical $516,536Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,231 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 656 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,26516% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32462% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,231 ft²23% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac50% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than193155% of homes32% of homes

About 656 Essex St

How much is 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ is $398,265 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $371,281 to $425,249. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Aug 13, 2010 for $71,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ has 1,231 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

656 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 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 16% of them ($398,265 against a typical $516,536), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($324 against a typical $302), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,231 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.17 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 6% 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 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Essex St, Plainfield, NJ was $6,712. The county assessed it at $75,200.

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