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Property Description
Spacious property on a large lot with potential for an ADU addition, subject to 5-ft setback compliance and approvals. Home features a premium Weil-McLain boiler in excellent working condition, newer roof, and recently updated 200-amp electric panel. Ideally located just three blocks from the Netherwood Train Station in a desirable neighborhood bordering Fanwood. Perfect opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a renovation project. Architectural concept drawings available upon request
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1255 Columbia Ave
General
- Price: $399,999
- Taxes: $6,618 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 3995692
- Updated: 11/26/2025
- Added to Site: 76 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Appliances: See Remarks
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: See Remarks
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storage Shed
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
Location
- County: Union
- Subdivision: Netherwood
- Driving Directions: Leland to Columbia
School Information
- Middle School: Maxson
- High School: Plainfield
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1926
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size: 40 x 150
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $75,800
- Land Assmt: $32,000
- Tax Amount: $6,618
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 2912-00458-0000-00071-0000-
- Block: 458
- Lot Number: 71
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Schools
Schools serving 1255 Columbia Ave
School District:Plainfield City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School 305 Emerson Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Maxson Middle School 920 East 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1255 Columbia Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Price Reduced
$399,999
-2.44%
MLS
10/31/2025
Listed
$410,000
—
MLS
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 1255 Columbia Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,619
3%
$75,800
—
2022
$6,412
10%
$75,800
—
2022
$5,807
-9%
$75,800
—
2021
$6,356
2%
$75,800
—
2018
$6,205
-2%
$75,800
—
2019
$6,338
5%
$75,800
—
2017
$6,053
2%
$75,800
—
2016
$5,930
3%
$75,800
—
2015
$5,755
5%
$75,800
—
2013
$5,468
—
$75,800
—
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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1255 Columbia Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062 (MLS# 3995692) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1255 Columbia Ave is currently listed for $399,999 and was received on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 1255 Columbia Ave? 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.

