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Property Description
Great opportunity for owner-occupant or investor! This single-family residence is situated on a generous 7414sf lot. Needs work to be transformed into a spacious home haven. New second floor full bathroom. Recent exterior improvements include a new front entry door, new stone retaining wall, and new front steps with handrails, enhancing both the property?s curb appeal and accessibility. This charming 1,284sf home offers timeless character and exceptional potential in a well-established residential neighborhood. The residence features a spacious floor plan with hardwood flooring highlighted by a large living room with a classic wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting focal point for gatherings and everyday living. A formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while the sunroom fills the home with natural light and offers a comfortable space for relaxation, a home office, or reading area. A screened patio extends the living space outdoors, allowing for enjoyment of the surrounding yard in comfort throughout much of the year. Property being sold in As-Is condition and the Buyer is responsible for municipal inspections, permits, repairs and approvals to obtain the required certificate of compliance.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1037 W 5th St
General
- Price: $459,900
- Taxes: $6,739 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4042783
- Updated: 7/24/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Street Level: Screened
- Lower Level: SeeRem
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, See Remarks, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Refrigerator, See Remarks
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: See Remarks, Separate Dining Area, First
- Dining Room: First
- Other Room 1: See Remarks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: W. 7th St. to W. 5th
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: See Remarks
- Heating Fuel: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Gas In Street, See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1931
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size: 50 x 148.32
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $75,500
- Land Assmt: $29,700
- Tax Amount: $6,739
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 2912-00546-0000-00002-0000-
- Block: 546
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Century 21 Jrs Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1037 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 1037 W 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/23/2026
Listed
$459,900
94.22%
MLS
9/14/2004
Sold
$236,797
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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 1037 W 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,739
6%
$75,500
—
2022
$6,387
1%
$75,500
—
2021
$6,331
2%
$75,500
—
2018
$6,180
3%
$75,500
—
2017
$6,029
2%
$75,500
—
2016
$5,906
-6%
$75,500
—
2019
$6,313
10%
$75,500
—
2015
$5,732
5%
$75,500
—
2013
$5,447
—
$75,500
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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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1037 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ 07063 (MLS# 4042783) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1037 W 5th St is currently listed for $459,900 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1037 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.

