Union County and Plainfield City property record for 959 Prospect Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,720 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,509 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00827-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 12-00827-0000-00017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,509 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 09939000 |
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| Street Address | 959 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07060-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1720 SQ FT |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR BROOK SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 827 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 39200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Crescent Area Historic District listed 1980 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 80002523 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 PROSPECT AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6102 / 908 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0055360661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 959 PROSPECT AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 959 PROSPECT AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-2518 |
| Document Number | 0151532627 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15153/2627 |
| Instrument | 30493 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
Source: Union County and Plainfield City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Plainfield City |
| Unified School District | Plainfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,200 (-) Land $31,200 Building $75,000 | $106,200 (-) Land $31,200 Building $75,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,479.00 (+2.22%) | $106,200 (-) Land $31,200 Building $75,000 | $106,200 (-) Land $31,200 Building $75,000 |
| 2024 | $9,273.00 (+3.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $106,200 Land $31,200 Building $75,000 | $106,200 Land $31,200 Building $75,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,983.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 46 (1992–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 46 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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