Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough property record for 55 Fairview Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,294 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $12,493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00050-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 14-00050-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,294 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | S002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WATCHUNG PARK |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 51700 |
55 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1992.
Source: Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 FAIRVIEW AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1866 / 693 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Fairview Ave was $12,493, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | North Plainfield Borough |
| Unified School District | North Plainfield Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $275,000 (-) Land $85,000 Building $190,000 | $275,000 (-) Land $85,000 Building $190,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,493.00 (+4.25%) | $275,000 Land $85,000 Building $190,000 | $275,000 Land $85,000 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $11,984.00 | ||
| 2023 | $275,000 Land $85,000 Building $190,000 | $275,000 Land $85,000 Building $190,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,222.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 55 Fairview Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 743 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: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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