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Property 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. Selling "as is"-buyer to apply for and get necessary city certificates to close.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1028 W 5th St
General
- Price: $499,999
- Taxes: $6,239 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4014833
- Updated: 3/16/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Lower Level: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: First
- Den: First
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: West 5th Street. Between Grant and Clinton Ave
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1931
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size: 50 x 150.02
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $69,900
- Land Assmt: $30,000
- Tax Amount: $6,239
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2912-00547-0000-00020-0000-
- Block: 547
- Lot Number: 20
Listed by Era Reed Realty, Inc
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Schools
Schools serving 1028 W 5th St
School District:Plainfield City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Clinton Elementary School, Plainfield, NJ West 4th St and Clinton Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07063 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Hubbard Middle School 661 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1028 W 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/14/2026
Listed
$499,999
56.25%
MLS
9/15/2020
Sold
$320,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1028 W 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,104
3%
$69,900
—
2022
$5,913
1%
$69,900
—
2021
$5,861
2%
$69,900
—
2018
$5,722
3%
$69,900
—
2017
$5,582
-4%
$69,900
—
2019
$5,844
7%
$69,900
—
2016
$5,468
8%
$69,900
—
2015
$5,057
—
$69,900
—
2013
$5,043
—
$69,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1028 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063 (MLS# 4014833) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1028 W 5th St is currently listed for $499,999 and was received on March 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1028 W 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Plainfield? You can browse all Plainfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

