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Sold for $485,000
  • $485,000

    42 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

    2beds
    1,056sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $525,200 Zestimate®
    $459/sqft
    $3,605 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $525,200

    $494,000 - $557,000

    $3,605/mo

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    What's special

    Attached garageFully finished basementSecond kitchenOriginal hardwood floorsFormal dining room
    **HIGHEST & BEST DUE MONDAY 6/8 @ Noon** Opportunity in South Edison. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with a fully finished basement and second kitchen has been lovingly maintained by the same family since 2008 and is ready for its next chapter. Original hardwood floors, formal dining room, attached garage, and a finished basement with additional living space, second kitchen, full bath, and private exterior access on both sides. Layout gives you flexibility most ranches in this price range don't offer. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Buyer responsible for CO, Smoke Certificate, and any township requirements. See seller's disclosure for important property information. Cash, conventional, and renovation financing welcome. Minutes to Route 1, Edison train station, and major highways.

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    Listed by:

    CLAUDIA E. DUNN,

    EPIQUE INC

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2662074MMLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Dining Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Bar
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • See Remarks
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Attic, None
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry Facilities, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Utility Room
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,056
    • Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50X100
    • Features: See Remarks
    Details
    • Parcel number: 050024200000002501
    • Zoning: RB

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Underground Utilities

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Edison

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $459/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $119,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,082
    • Date on market: 5/28/2026
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/31/2026Sold$485,000+7.8%$459/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2662074M Report a problem
    6/18/2026Contingent$450,000$426/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2662074M Report a problem
    5/28/2026Listed for sale$450,000+80%$426/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2662074M Report a problem
    10/1/2008Sold$250,000-7.4%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/15/2008Listing removed$269,900$256/sqft
    Source: VLS Homes Report a problem
    5/6/2008Listed for sale$269,900+63.6%$256/sqft
    Source: VLS Homes Report a problem
    9/12/2002Sold$165,000+57.1%$156/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/24/1997Sold$105,000$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,821 $119,000
    2024$6,821 +0.5%$119,000
    2023$6,787 0%$119,000
    2022$6,789 +0.4%$119,000
    2021$6,763 -2.8%$119,000
    2020$6,960 +13.9%$119,000
    2019$6,111 $119,000
    2018$6,111 -2.7%$119,000
    2017$6,278 +4%$119,000
    2016$6,038 +3%$119,000
    2015$5,862 +3.1%$119,000
    2014$5,683 +1%$119,000
    2013$5,628 +1%$119,000
    2012$5,569 +5.4%$119,000
    2011$5,285 +2.6%$119,000
    2010$5,153 +10.4%$119,000
    2009$4,668 $119,000 +5.6%
    2008-- $112,700
    2007$21,257 +0.9%$112,700
    2006$21,068 +1.9%$112,700
    2005$20,680 $112,700
    2004-- $112,700
    2003-- $112,700
    2002-- $112,700
    2001-- $112,700
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    Neighborhood: Martins Landing

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