131 E 5th St, #37, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Records

Union County and Plainfield City property record for 131 E 5th St, #37, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1,204 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,973 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Aug 2009)
Tax Bill$10,851 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-00836-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00836-0000-00011
Alternative APNs
  • 120083600011
  • 10058000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,204 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,204 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Lot Area6,973 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions84 ft deep x 68 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number10058000
Street Address131 E 5TH ST, 37
CityPLAINFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07060
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeCLAD
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 1204 SQ FT
Legal Block836
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPLAINFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract39302

Owner

Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address131 E 5TH ST, 137, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009207823
Deed Book / Page5778 / 280
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document TypeRedemption Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateDec 6, 2022
Property Address131 E 5TH ST # 37, 37, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1703
Document Number0010420098
Book / Page1042 / 98
Instrument DateNov 29, 2022
Instrument38205
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRedemption Amount

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Plainfield City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
MunicipalityPlainfield City
Unified School DistrictPlainfield City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$116,000 (-) Land $81,200 Building $34,800$116,000 (-) Land $81,200 Building $34,800
2025$10,851.00 (+3.53%)$116,000 (-) Land $81,200 Building $34,800$116,000 (-) Land $81,200 Building $34,800
2024$10,481.00 (+3.8%)
2023$116,000 Land $81,200 Building $34,800$116,000 Land $81,200 Building $34,800
2022$10,097.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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