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    • Price cut: $55K (6/23)
    $925,000

    972 Kensington Ave, Plainfield City, NJ 07060

    5beds
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    $6,705/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $920,100 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Preserved architectural elementsGleaming hardwood floorsBeautifully landscaped groundsThermador double ovensWet bar
    The Banker's Estate: Timeless Architecture Meets Modern Living. 972 Kensington Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Colonial Revival residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and history. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this stately home offers approximately 3,500 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, multiple baths across three finished levels, and a thoughtfully preserved layout designed for entertaining and comfortable living. A gracious foyer welcomes you with Waterford sconces and timeless architectural detail. Gleaming hardwood floors, expansive formal living and dining rooms, and a classic butler's pantry showcase the home's enduring charm and functionality. Sunlight fills the spectacular sunroom through walls of windows, creating a bright retreat overlooking the property. The updated kitchen blends historic warmth with modern convenience, featuring Thermador double ovens, adjoining butler's pantry, wet bar, and a convenient secondary stairwell to the second floor. Additional highlights include exceptional closet and storage space throughout, including cedar-lined closets, central air on the second and third floors, and a finished basement with an additional bath and flexible recreation space. Rare original details including the slate roof, preserved architectural elements, and original 1926 blueprints reflect exceptional craftsmanship rarely found today. A home of this pedigree, scale, and provenance seldom becomes available.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sean Quinn 908-377-7058,

    Compass New Jersey, Llc

    Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4030576MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Full Bath
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 322
      • Dimensions: 23 x 14
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 168
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 182
      • Dimensions: 14 x 13
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 210
      • Dimensions: 15 x 14
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Stall Shower
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224
      • Dimensions: 16 x 14
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224
      • Dimensions: 16 x 14
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 322
      • Dimensions: 23 x 14
      Basement
      • Features: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
      Heating
      • Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ductless Split AC
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Jennaire Type, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Filter, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Wet Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Solarium, Sunroom, Pantry, Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Enclosed, Detached Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      Lot
      • Size: 0.38 Acres
      • Dimensions: 110 x 150
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2912008220000000100000
      • Other equipment: Generator-Built-In

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Gas-Natural
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Plainfield

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $170,000
      • Annual tax amount: $15,174
      • Date on market: 5/28/2026
      • Ownership type: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $920,100

        $874,000 - $966,000

        $4,832/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/23/2026Price change$925,000-5.6%
        Source: GSMLS #4030576 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listed for sale$980,000
        Source: GSMLS #4030576 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07060

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        49 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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