1028 W 5th St

Plainfield, NJ 07063

$540,000
Price
3
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a front view of a house with garden
a view of a dining room with furniture and window
a children room with toys
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a living room with furniture and a couch
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bed sitting in a bedroom next to a bathroom
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
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Description

Colonial on large lot in quiet neighborhood. Exterior features a privacy fence enclosing the property, including a large backyard patio and in-ground swimming pool. Interior features central air & forced hot air heating with up-dated kitchen. Plenty of living space with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths on 1st and 2nd floors. Also, great storage space in the walk-up attic. Semi-finished basement with even more living space and full bath. House will be clear of all furniture and debris at closing....Colonial on large lot in quiet neighborhood. Exterior features a privacy fence enclosing the property, including a large backyard patio and in-ground swimming pool. Interior features central air & forced hot air heating with up-dated kitchen. Plenty of living space with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths on 1st and 2nd floors. Also, great storage space in the walk-up attic. Semi-finished basement with even more living space and full bath. House will be clear of all furniture and debris at closing. Selling "as is"-buyer to apply for and get necessary city certificates to close.
  1. Listed by CALVIN WALKER • ERA REED REALTY, INC

Property Details for 1028 West 5th Street

Style
Colonial
Directions
West 5th Street. Between Grant and Clinton Ave
Days On Market
41
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2026 12:20 PM

Property Details for 1028 West 5th Street

StatusActive
MLS #4014833
Days on Market59
Taxes$6,239 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1931
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyUnion County
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Location

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Building Information for 1028 West 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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Property Information for 1028 West 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 32
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Plainfield City
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 547
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2912.0
  • Street # Display: 1028.0
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: W 5Th St
  • Zip Code: 07063-1422
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $6,239
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 69900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2912-00547-0000-00020-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $9
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Electric, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Lot Identifier: 20
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X150.02
  • Total Acres: 0.17
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1931
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 39900.0
  • Assessment Land: 30000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 3
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Den Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • # Rooms: 7

Property History for 1028 West 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4014833

$540,000—
Mar 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4014833

$499,999—
Sep 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681220240

$320,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2026

Price Change

GSMLS #4014833

$540,000
03/14/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4014833

$499,999
09/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #681220240

$320,000

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Public Records for 1028 West 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,000Additions$39,900Total$69,900
Tax Record2024$6,104 ($509 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,258 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,258 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,501 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931ZoningR-3CountyUNIONAPN12 00547-0000-00020

Schools near 1028 West 5th Street

This home is within Plainfield Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clinton Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Hubbard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Plainfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pinnacle Academy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Clinton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hubbard Middle School
Public6 to 8

Plainfield High School
Public9 to 12

Pinnacle Academy High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1028 West 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063

1028 West 5th Street is a single family home for sale in Plainfield, NJ 07063. This property was listed for sale on March 14, 2026 by ERA REED REALTY, INC, it's currently listed at $540,000. It has been on the market for a total of 59 days and was last sold on September 15, 2020. This listing's school district is Plainfield Public School District. Nearby schools include Clinton Elementary School, Hubbard Middle School and Plainfield High School. 1028 West 5th Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, single family home built in 1931.

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