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Property Description
Ready for your next project, additional rental for your portfolio, or your next home at a fraction of the cost? This home is just the right price to make any of these scenarios worth it! It is situated at the heart of Plainfield with great access to all the downtown shopping and restaurants, quick access to transportation corridors, and public transportation to and from NYC and beyond. This home has plenty of potential for a savvy buyer who is searching for a great deal. The front entry opens up to two multi use rooms at the entrance which can be turned into office space or combined to make a huge living space or 4th bedroom. The rest of the first floor leads to the kitchen, living/dining area, and a half bath right before reaching the rear exit of the home that leads to the expansive backyard. Upstairs on the second floor you'll find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. In the hallway to the full bath, pull down the attic stairs and enjoy tons of storage in the attic, or turn into additional usable space for a recreational room. Head back downstairs to the basement level, the utilities area, laundry area, and additional huge multipurpose room will be sure to delight with the added space that could be finished to perfection. Whether this is your next rental property for your portfolio or your first home at a discount price, this home can be transformed to fit all your needs. Schedule a tour today and place your offer! Easy to schedule.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 420 John St
General
- Price: $299,000
- Taxes: $5,801 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4025407
- Updated: 5/5/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Other Bath, Den, Kitchen, LivDinRm
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Tub Shower
- Appliances: Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: See Remarks
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 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: Living/Dining Combo, First
- Den: First
- Rec Room: Basement
- Attic: Third
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: West 7th St to John St
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hotwater
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, Full
- Roof: See Remarks
- Year Built: 1931
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size: 32 x 129.72
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Driveway-Shared
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $65,000
- Land Assmt: $18,200
- Tax Amount: $5,801
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 2912-00502-0000-00017-0000-
- Block: 502
- Lot Number: 17
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Schools
Schools serving 420 John St
School District:Plainfield City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Plainfield, NJ 427 Darrow Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Hubbard Middle School 661 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 420 John St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/04/2026
Listed
$299,000
327.14%
MLS
5/16/2008
Sold
$70,000
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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 420 John St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,676
3%
$65,000
—
2022
$5,498
1%
$65,000
—
2021
$5,450
—
$65,000
—
2020
$5,435
2%
$65,000
—
2018
$5,321
3%
$65,000
—
2017
$5,191
-4%
$65,000
—
2019
$5,435
7%
$65,000
—
2016
$5,085
3%
$65,000
—
2015
$4,935
5%
$65,000
—
2013
$4,689
—
$65,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 420 John St
420 John St, Plainfield, NJ 07060 (MLS# 4025407) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 420 John St is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on May 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 420 John 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.

