How would you like to be the new owner of this Colonial Mansion in Hillside Historic District of Plainfield? This 9 bedroom 6 bathroom Estate also has a 3 car Carriage House. There are so many rooms in this home with additional finishing touches the proud new owner can call their oasis. Circular driveway, recently renovated slate roof & newly renovated kitchen with top of the line new stainless steel appliances that includes subzero refrigerator, new kitchen cabinets and a butler's pantry. 1.3 acre of land, grand foyer, formal living/dining room, & solarium is perfect for entertaining. 9 spacious bedrooms. Laundry room, exercise room/library open and enclosed porches. Partially finished basement. Home is in need of TLC. Motivated seller.
Sold for $720,000
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$720,000
978-88 Hillside Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
9beds
5,914sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1916
1.41 Acres Lot
$1,217,800 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$3,583 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,217,800
$1.01M - $1.47M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Attic, 4 Bedrooms, 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level, 3 Bedrooms, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Florida Room, Bath Third
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Partially Finished, Storage Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,914 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Levels: 3rd Floor
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 1.41 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1200821000000008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
Materials
- brick
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, See Remarks, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Plainfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,000
- Annual tax amount: $24,450
- Exclusions: Personal Items.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2024 | Sold | $720,000+15.2%$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2021 | Sold | $625,000-26.5%$106/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3657919 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2018 | Sold | $850,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,450 +1% | $280,000 |
| 2023 | $24,209 +2.2% | $280,000 |
| 2022 | $23,685 +0.9% | $280,000 |
| 2021 | $23,478 +0.3% | $280,000 |
| 2020 | $23,411 +3.3% | $280,000 |
| 2019 | $22,671 | $280,000 |
| 2018 | $22,671 +46.6% | $280,000 |
| 2017 | $15,469 -26.4% | $280,000 |
| 2016 | $21,008 +2.8% | $280,000 |
| 2015 | $20,431 +1.1% | $280,000 |
| 2014 | $20,199 +3.1% | $280,000 |
| 2012 | $19,583 +3.6% | $280,000 |
| 2011 | $18,894 +8.7% | $280,000 |
| 2010 | $17,385 +3.8% | $280,000 |
| 2009 | $16,741 | $280,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2007 | $15,870 | $280,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $280,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $280,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07060
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