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Industrial (General)Industrial
Last sold for $16,500 on Jan 14, 1976

709 BERCKMAN ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062
0
Baths
3,632 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$16,500 · Jan 14, 1976

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,623 (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.$74,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,200

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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Industrial (General)
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07062These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.14,346
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,600 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,888
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

709 Berckman 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 largest homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Plainfield 07062

How it measures up in Plainfield 07062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07062.

Living area3,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 709 Berckman St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07062Union County
Living areabigger than3,632 ft²almost all homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac70% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19157% of homes11% of homes

About 709 Berckman St

When did 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Jan 14, 1976 for $16,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ?

709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ has 3,632 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ built?

709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ?

709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07062?

Among the 3,503 homes in Plainfield 07062, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,632 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1915 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Berckman St, Plainfield, NJ was $6,623. The county assessed it at $74,200.

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