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421 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Records

Union County and Plainfield City property record for 421 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Square Footage1,796 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,483 sqft (0.057 acres)
Last Sale$150,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$6,819.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-00770-0000-00006
Alternative APNs
  • 120077000006
  • 09271000

Interior

Building Area1,796 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area2,483 sqft (0.057 acres)
Depth X Width96 ft x 72 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number09271000
Street Address421 W 5TH ST
CityPLAINFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07060-2101
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 1796 SQ FT
Legal Block770
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Minor Civil DivisionPLAINFIELD
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2010
Census Tract39301

Owner

Source: Union County and Plainfield City records · APN 12-00770-0000-00006

Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 7265, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-0797
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 09, 2022Deed, Transfer
REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO
Feb 10, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Mar 18, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2019310796
Deed Book / Page6313 / 369
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateAug 09, 2022
Property Address421 W 5TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2101
Document Number0064760472
Book / Page6476 / 472
Instrument DateJul 28, 2022
Instrument21174
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2022
Title CompanyREPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address50 LAKEVIEW AVE, 50, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-5929

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 7265, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-0797

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address421 W 5TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2101
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0151632211
DateFeb 10, 2022
Book Page15163/2211
Instrument31804
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT MILL, SC 29707
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateMar 18, 2019
Property Address421 W 5TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2101
Document Number0063130369
Book / Page006313 / 000369
Instrument DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument310796
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address421 W 5TH ST PLAINFIELD NJ 070602101, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2101
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Plainfield City records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$76,400 (-) Land $12,200 Building $64,200$76,400 (-) Land $12,200 Building $64,200
2025$6,819.00 (+2.22%)$76,400 (-) Land $12,200 Building $64,200$76,400 (-) Land $12,200 Building $64,200
2024$6,671.00 (+3.23%)
2023$76,400 Land $12,200 Building $64,200$76,400 Land $12,200 Building $64,200
2022$6,462.00

Flood & Wildfire

421 W 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Union County (34039C), updated September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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