438 Orchard Pl, #40, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Records

Union County and Plainfield City property record for 438 Orchard Pl, #40, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,282 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,021 sqft)
Owner	Individual on Record
Last Sale	$365,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$9,524 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-00239-0000-00016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-00239-0000-00016`
Alternative APNs	`120023900016` `02799000`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,282 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1921
Effective Year Built	Effective 1921
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,021 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02799000
Street Address	438 ORCHARD PL, 40
City	PLAINFIELD
State	NJ
Zip	07060-1130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Description	ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1282 SQ FT
Legal Subdivision	JAMES LEONARDS HOMESTEAD PROP
Legal Block	239
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	PLAINFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	39301

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual on Record
Mailing Address	438 ORCHARD PL, 40, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1130
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 18, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RAJPAL SODHI ETAL
Sep 18, 2023	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202332157
Deed Book / Page	6521 / 330
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	438 ORCHARD PL # 40, 40, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2024
Title Company	GUARDIAN TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	438 ORCHARD PL 40, 40, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1130

Mortgage

Document Number	0154130087
Date	Sep 18, 2023
Book Page	15413/87
Instrument	56391

Lender

Name	RAJPAL SODHI ETAL
Type	Private Party
Address	21 QUAIL RUN, WARREN, NJ 07059

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 30, 2038

September 2023: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2023
Property Address	438 ORCHARD PL # 40, 40, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1130
Document Number	0065210330
Book / Page	6521 / 330
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2023
Instrument	32157
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$2,879.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	21 OUAIL RUN, WARREN, NJ 07059

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	438 ORCHARD PL # 40, 40, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-1130

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
Municipality	Plainfield City
Unified School District	Plainfield City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$106,700 (-) Land $23,500 Building $83,200	$106,700 (-) Land $23,500 Building $83,200
2025	$9,524.00 (+2.22%)	$106,700 (+72.93%) Land $23,500 Building $83,200	$106,700 (+72.93%) Land $23,500 Building $83,200
2024	$9,317.00 (+78.52%)
2023		$61,700 (-) Land $23,500 Building $38,200	$61,700 (-) Land $23,500 Building $38,200
2022	$5,219.00	$61,700 Land $23,500 Building $38,200	$61,700 Land $23,500 Building $38,200

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 603 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.

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