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$545,742$568 / 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 92How 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 $120,000 on Sep 4, 1986

839 STERLING ST

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062
0
Baths
960 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$546K
$502K low$589K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Sep 4, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,970 (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.$122,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,900

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.0.72
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Frederic W. Cook Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Maxson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

839 Sterling 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 73% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Plainfield 07062

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07062

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$175K$772K

This home is worth more than 63% 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.

Estimated value$545,742
CheaperTypical $512,940Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,366 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 839 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07062Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$545,74263% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56893% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²27% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac93% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than195172% of homes54% of homes

About 839 Sterling St

How much is 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ is $545,742 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $502,435 to $589,049. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Sep 4, 1986 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ?

839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ has 960 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ built?

839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ?

839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Frederic W. Cook Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Maxson Middle School (middle), rated D; 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 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07062?

Among the 3,503 homes in Plainfield 07062, it is worth more than 63% of them ($545,742 against a typical $512,940), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($568 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 27% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,366 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1951 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 27% 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 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ was $10,970. The county assessed it at $122,900.

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