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$876,516$212 / 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 95How 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 $179,900 on May 8, 1995

981 MADISON AVE

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
0
Baths
4,137 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$877K
$829K low$924K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,900 · May 8, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,755 (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.$154,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,100

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.0.25
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.

E
Cedarbrook K-8 CenterD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 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

981 Madison Ave 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 more than 98% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Plainfield 07060
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 91% 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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$191K$878K

This home is worth more than 98% 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$876,516
CheaperTypical $523,320Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$212
CheaperTypical $308Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area4,137 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,643 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 981 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07060Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$876,51698% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2128% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than4,137 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac76% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than191118% of homes9% of homes

About 981 Madison Ave

How much is 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ is $876,516 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $829,328 to $923,704. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ last sold on May 8, 1995 for $179,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ has 4,137 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ built?

981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Cedarbrook K-8 Center (elementary), 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 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07060?

Among the 7,934 homes in Plainfield 07060, it is worth more than 98% of them ($876,516 against a typical $523,320), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($212 against a typical $308), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,137 ft² against a typical 1,643 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1911 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 76% 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 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ was $13,755. The county assessed it at $154,100.

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