Welcome to 1230 Foster Ave, a charming Dutch Colonial-style home offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,102 sq ft of living space on a generous 70x100 lot in South Plainfield. Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, this home blends classic character with modern updates. It features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a brick wood-burning fireplace and crown molding, and a formal dining room open to the kitchen. Three well-sized bedrooms, each with carpet and ceiling fans warmed by classic cast iron radiators. The unfinished basement offers exceptional storage. Outside, enjoy a large fully fenced backyard with a vinyl privacy fence, a covered back porch, mature trees, and a private driveway.
Under contract
$440,000
1230 Foster Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2beds
2,102sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,963/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$523,300 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 72 days |
- 70 |
- 3 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
HERNAN J. CASTRO,
THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY, INC. 908-686-7800
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2615651R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Dining L
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, None
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Basement: Full, None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,102
- Total interior livable area: 2,102 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: See Remarks
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2200006000000009
- Zoning: R10
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Plainfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,740
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$523,300
$476,000 - $565,000
$3,512/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Contingent | $440,000$209/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2615651R Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000+166.7%$209/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615651R Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2001 | Sold | $165,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,387 | $105,800 |
| 2024 | $7,387 +4.6% | $105,800 |
| 2023 | $7,065 +1.3% | $105,800 |
| 2022 | $6,978 +2.4% | $105,800 |
| 2021 | $6,814 +33.5% | $105,800 |
| 2020 | $5,104 -18.7% | $105,800 |
| 2019 | $6,276 | $105,800 |
| 2018 | $6,276 +2.3% | $105,800 |
| 2017 | $6,133 +1.8% | $105,800 |
| 2016 | $6,027 +3% | $105,800 |
| 2015 | $5,854 +2.7% | $105,800 |
| 2014 | $5,699 +7.8% | $105,800 |
| 2013 | $5,286 +2.5% | $105,800 |
| 2012 | $5,155 +4.6% | $105,800 |
| 2011 | $4,926 -2.6% | $105,800 |
| 2010 | $5,058 +7.5% | $105,800 +5% |
| 2009 | $4,705 | $100,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $100,800 |
| 2007 | $16,533 +12.2% | $100,800 |
| 2006 | $14,741 +2% | $100,800 |
| 2005 | $14,454 | $100,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $100,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $100,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $100,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $100,800 |
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Neighborhood: 07080
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10South Plainfield Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10South Plainfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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