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  • Multi-Family
  • 4 Total Beds
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Excellent opportunity to own a two-family home in the heart of Plainfield City! The first-floor unit offers two spacious bedrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bathroom. The second-floor unit features two bedrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bathroom. The attic has separate access and includes two additional rooms and a full bathroom. The basement also offers two additional rooms and a full bathroom, providing add flexibility. ample parking accommodates five or more vehicles. Fully tenant-occupied on month-to-month tenancies with separate utilities, this property presents an attractive opportunity for investors. Don't miss your chances to explore its potential! Close to Schools, transportation, shopping malls, etc.

Full Property Details for 438 W 5th St

General

  • Price: $599,900
  • Taxes: $8,622 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4059155
  • Updated: 10/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Wood Floors

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence

Location

  • County: Union
  • Driving Directions: Plainfield Ave to 438 W 5th or W7th to Liberty to 438 W5th St.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
  • Heating Type: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas, Garbage Included

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: 3-Three Story
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1916

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Unit Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Unit 2

  • Unit Description: Attic, Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 150.75
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
  • Lot Description: Level Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Operating Expenses: $9,999
  • Assessment Amount: $72,600
  • Land Assmt: $24,000
  • Tax Amount: $8,622
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
  • Block: 771
  • Lot Number: 11

Listed by Fredrica Williams Realty, Inc.

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  • Fredrica Williams Realty, Inc.

908-756-4663

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Price
Change
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10/15/2026
Listed
$599,900
105.45%
MLS
12/06/2018
Sold
$292,000
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Tax History for 438 W 5th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,623
6%
$96,600
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2022
$8,171
1%
$96,600
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2021
$8,100
—
$96,600
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2019
$8,077
2%
$96,600
—
2018
$7,908
3%
$96,600
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2017
$7,714
2%
$96,600
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2016
$7,557
3%
$96,600
—
2015
$7,334
5%
$96,600
—
2013
$6,969
—
$96,600
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438 W 5th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060 (MLS# 4059155) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 438 W 5th St is currently listed for $599,900 and was received on October 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 438 W 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Plainfield? You can browse all Plainfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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