538 W 6th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060 Property Records

Union County and Plainfield City property record for 538 W 6th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,442 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,704 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$335,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,998 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12-00768-0000-00020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12-00768-0000-00020`
Alternative APNs	`120076800020` `09251000`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,442 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1921
Effective Year Built	Effective 1921
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,704 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions	151 ft deep x 1 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number	09251000
Street Address	538 W 6TH ST
City	PLAINFIELD
State	NJ
Zip	07060-2106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Description	ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1442 SQ FT
Legal Block	768
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	PLAINFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	39301

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 26, 2021	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
May 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MR COOPER
Mar 21, 2019	Deed, Transfer QUALITY TTL & ABSTRACT AGCY
Jul 31, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY
Nov 14, 2018	Trustee's Deed ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021918
Deed Book / Page	6398 / 2620
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 12, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0062952224
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Jan 26, 2021
Property Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Document Number	0063982620
Book / Page	6398 / 2620
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2020
Instrument	918
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	INTACT TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,988.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	281 COLUMBIA TER, 281, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5609

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106

Mortgage

Document Number	2506
Date	Jan 26, 2021
Instrument	2506

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Document Number	0147042895
Instrument Date	May 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 W 6TH ST PLAINFIELD NJ 070602106, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106

Mortgage

Document Number	0147042895
Date	Jun 3, 2020
Book Page	014704/002895
Instrument	692454

Lender

Name	MR COOPER
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 2, 2050

March 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2019
Property Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Document Number	0063132312
Book / Page	6313 / 2312
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2019
Instrument	310939
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	QUALITY TTL & ABSTRACT AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,582.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	319 QUEEN ANNE RD, 319, TEANECK, NJ 07666-3241

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106

July 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2018
Property Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Document Number	0062772298
Book / Page	006277 / 002298
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2018
Instrument	302866
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2018
Title Company	CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$117.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	94B COMMERCE ST PERTH AMBOY NJ 088614235, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4235

November 2018: Trustee's Deed

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2018
Property Address	538 W 6TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2106
Document Number	0062952224
Book / Page	006295 / 002224
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2018
Instrument	306851
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$117.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	94B COMMERCE ST PERTH AMBOY NJ 088614235, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4235

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		$78,400 (-) Land $21,700 Building $56,700	$78,400 (-) Land $21,700 Building $56,700
2025	$6,998.00 (+2.22%)	$78,400 (-) Land $21,700 Building $56,700	$78,400 (-) Land $21,700 Building $56,700
2024	$6,846.00 (+3.24%)
2023		$78,400 Land $21,700 Building $56,700	$78,400 Land $21,700 Building $56,700
2022	$6,631.00

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (2007–2025)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims

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 488 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

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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