Union County and Plainfield City property record for 305 Johnston Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 800 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,618 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 12-00338-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 12-00338-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,618 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 04138000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 JOHNSTON AVE |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07062-1638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PSR1 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 800 SQ FT |
| Legal Block | 338 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 38900 |
305 Johnston Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2009.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 S 11TH ST, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080-1619 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009222 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5785 / 734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Johnston Ave was $5,579, 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 | $62,500 (-) Land $17,400 Building $45,100 | $62,500 (-) Land $17,400 Building $45,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,579.00 (+2.24%) | $62,500 Land $17,400 Building $45,100 | $62,500 Land $17,400 Building $45,100 |
| 2024 | $5,457.00 | ||
| 2023 | $62,500 Land $17,400 Building $45,100 | $62,500 Land $17,400 Building $45,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,286.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Johnston 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.
Wildfire risk around 305 Johnston Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 446 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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