1. Home
  2. New Jersey
  3. Union County
  4. Plainfield
  5. Watchung Ave

400 Watchung Ave, #4, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Records

Union County and Plainfield City property record for 400 Watchung Ave, #4, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details13,476 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,958 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$430,000 (Nov 2010)
Tax Bill$18,240 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Apr 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-00836-0000-00001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00836-0000-00001
Alternative APNs
  • 120083600001
  • 10048000

Interior

Stories3 Stories
Building Area13,476 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area7,958 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 22 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number10048000
Street Address400 WATCHUNG AVE, 4
CityPLAINFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07060-1719
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCBD
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 13476 SQ FT
Legal Block836
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPLAINFIELD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract39302

Owner

Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of August 4, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address802 RYDERS LN, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816-5849
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 16, 2023Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
265 MORRIS AVENUE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010219635
Deed Book / Page5840 / 978
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateOct 16, 2023
Property Address400 WATCHUNG AVE # 4, 4, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1719
Document Number0065240398
Book / Page6524 / 398
Instrument DateSep 7, 2023
Instrument32888
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,245.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address265 MORRIS AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208-3610

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address802 RYDERS LN, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816-5849

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address400 WATCHUNG AVE # 4, 4, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1719
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address288 NORTH AVE E 3RD 3RD, 33, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2939

Mortgage

Document Number0153560043
DateApr 26, 2023
Book Page15356/43
Instrument51254
Lender
Name265 MORRIS AVENUE LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressELIZABETH, NJ 07208
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400
2025$18,240.00 (+3.52%)$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400
2024$17,620.00 (+3.81%)
2023$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400$195,000 (-) Land $117,600 Building $77,400
2022$16,974.00$195,000 Land $117,600 Building $77,400$195,000 Land $117,600 Building $77,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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.

Nearby Properties on Watchung Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures