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$456,930$462 / 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 88How 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 $426,000 on Jan 2, 2025

938 MELROSE PL

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063
0
Baths
988 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.
0.16 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$457K
$404K low$510K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$426,000 · Jan 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,399 (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.$94,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,100

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.1 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.0.16
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(1)

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.

M
Frank J. Hubbard Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07063These 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.76
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 100.106

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,486
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,521 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,789
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,519
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

938 Melrose Pl 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 89% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Plainfield 07063
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07063

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

This home
$297K$658K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Plainfield 07063.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07063

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07063.

Estimated value$456,930
CheaperTypical $468,738Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$462
CheaperTypical $329Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area988 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,419 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 938 Melrose Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07063Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$456,93043% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46294% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than988 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac36% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than192130% of homes16% of homes

About 938 Melrose Pl

How much is 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ is $456,930 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $404,338 to $509,522. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Jan 2, 2025 for $426,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ has 988 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ built?

938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Frank J. Hubbard Middle School (middle), rated D-; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), 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 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07063?

Among the 3,068 homes in Plainfield 07063, it is worth more than 43% of them ($456,930 against a typical $468,738), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($462 against a typical $329), it is bigger than 12% of them (988 ft² against a typical 1,419 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1921 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 11% 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 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Melrose Pl, Plainfield, NJ was $8,399. The county assessed it at $94,100.

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