Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds
1081 Rahway Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.58 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

0ne of a kind restored country farmhouse. It sits on the highest point of Sleepy Hollow. It boasts of 7 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths. Formal size dining room with cove ceiling. The newer family room opens to a large patio with a view of the amazing property. The eat-in kitchen has a large center island, brick surround stove and rear staircase. There are screened and open porches. Impressive living room with wood burning fireplace built-in bookcases, high ceiling and large enough for 2 sitting...0ne of a kind restored country farmhouse. It sits on the highest point of Sleepy Hollow. It boasts of 7 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths. Formal size dining room with cove ceiling. The newer family room opens to a large patio with a view of the amazing property. The eat-in kitchen has a large center island, brick surround stove and rear staircase. There are screened and open porches. Impressive living room with wood burning fireplace built-in bookcases, high ceiling and large enough for 2 sitting areas. Home has loads of natural sunlight. The amazing gardens have been gazed by many at a local garden tour. If you are looking for a county restored farmhouse with a lovely primary suite with adjoining full bath, beautiful view from every room this home is for you.14 miles to airport, in town NYC trains and buses. Between two major highways. This is just not a home it is a lifestyle.

Listing Agent

  1. JOHN DEMARCO

    JOHN DEMARCO

    Listing Agent

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    P: (908) 233-5555

    M: (908) 377-7181

Listing closed: 09/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: GSMLS Back Office, MLS#: 3946156

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$760,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Plainfield, NJ

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Location

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 1081 Rahway Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,956 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Union County
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: COOPER ROAD RIGHT ON RAHWAY ROAD.
  • Days On Market: 10
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Section/Subdiv/Development: SLEEPY HOLLOW
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 2.58 AC / 112,384 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: Maxson
  • Grade School: FredCook
  • High School: Plainfield
  • Active Days on Market: 11
  • County #: Union
  • Town Name: Plainfield City
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 10
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 2912.0
  • Street # Display: 1081.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 3
  • County Or Parish: Union
  • Street Name: Rahway Rd
  • Zip Code: 07060-3407
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: $20,956
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 240000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 2912-00010-0000-00007-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $9
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • # Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, Microwav, Refrig, OvenSelf, SumpPump, OvnWGas, Washer
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 7
  • Approximate Lot Size: 220X510 TRI
  • Total Acres: 2.58
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1900
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 94700.0
  • Assessment Land: 145300.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV, Cable TV Available, Garbage Extra Charge
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas In Street, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Full, Unfinished, Walkout
  • # Baths: 4.1
  • # Full Baths: 4
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x18
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 13x16
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 12x14
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x12
  • # Bedrooms: 7
  • Dining Room Dim: 17x18
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 19x22
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x16
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Den Dim: 13x16
  • Den Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 17x31
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 15x15
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 10x15
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 12x13
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 9x34
  • Living Room Level: First
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Media Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room 2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 5: Bedroom
  • Other Room 3 Level: Third
  • Other Room 6: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 1081 Rahway Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3946156

$1,050,000
Feb 26, 2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3946156

Feb 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3946156

$1,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3946156

$1,050,000
02/26/2025

Under Contract

GSMLS #3946156

02/15/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3946156

$1,100,000

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Schools near 1081 Rahway Road

This home is within Plainfield Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Maxson 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1081 Rahway Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060
$1,050,000
7
112,384
$862,500
3,648
120,369
$990,000
3,458
112,202
$862,500
6
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