Union County and Plainfield City property record for 289 Watson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,262 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $334,900 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 12-00408-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 12-00408-0000-00010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,317 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Account Number | 04368000 |
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| Street Address | 289 WATSON AVE |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07062-1436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1262 SQ FT |
| Legal Block | 408 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 38900 |
289 Watson Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 ROSELD AVE, DEAL, NJ 07723-1439 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202656137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6624 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061400435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 289 WATSON AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062-1436 |
| Document Number | 0000056137 |
| Book / Page | 6624 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $33,824.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 506 ROSELD AVE, DEAL, NJ 07723-1439 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Watson Ave was $5,847, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Plainfield City |
| Unified School District | Plainfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,500 (-) Land $25,300 Building $40,200 | $65,500 (-) Land $25,300 Building $40,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,847.00 (+2.24%) | $65,500 Land $25,300 Building $40,200 | $65,500 Land $25,300 Building $40,200 |
| 2024 | $5,719.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,500 Land $25,300 Building $40,200 | $65,500 Land $25,300 Building $40,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,540.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 289 Watson Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 83 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 150 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 25 of 150 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 289 Watson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 702 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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