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Property Description
Fully Renovated in 2025- Stunning Cape Cod with Bonus Living Space! Welcome to 818 Sterling Street, Plainfield, NJ, ideally located just two blocks from the Scotch Plains border. This beautifully renovated Cape Cod-style home perfectly blends modern design, comfort, and functionality.Completely updated in 2025, this move-in-ready home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a bright, open layout designed for today's lifestyle. The finished basement offers a large family room plus three bonus rooms, providing endless possibilities for a home office, gym, playroom, guest space, or hobby rooms.Enjoy contemporary finishes throughout, central air conditioning with 2 manual boosters, and a cozy fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The home also features thermal, storm-impact-resistant windows and doors, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and peace of mind. The updated kitchen includes a conventional oven and is designed to meet the needs of everyday living and entertaining.Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major highways, this exceptional property offers easy access to everything Plainfield and the surrounding communities have to offer.Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home with flexible living space in a prime location. Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 812-818 Sterling St
General
- Price: $649,900
- Taxes: $9,818 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4038542
- Updated: 7/12/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bedroom 2, Other Bath, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, OutEntrn
- Other Level: Other Room
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Inside Entrance, Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tub Shower
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace Equipment, Imitation, Living Room, Non-Functional, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Filter
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: 16 x 11, Second
- Bedroom 2: 10 x 11, Second
- Bedroom 3: 11 x 12, First
- Bedroom 4: 13 x 11, First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 17 x 11, First
- Family Room: 22 x 12, Basement
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, 11 x 12, First
- Dining Room: Dining L, 9 x 8, First
- Rec Room: 13 x 13, Basement
- Utility Room: Basement
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Bathroom: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barbecue, Curbs, Gazebo, Patio, FencPriv, Storage, StrmDoor, StrmWind, ThrmlW&D, FencWood
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
Location
- County: Union
- Subdivision: Cedar Brook
- Driving Directions: E 7th St to Sterling, number 818
School Information
- Elementary School: FredCook
- Middle School: Maxson
- High School: Plainfield
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning, See Remarks
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: From Furnace, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 1,350
- Year Built: 1951
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size: 10041SF
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking
- Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $110,000
- Land Assmt: $61,300
- Tax Amount: $9,818
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Belongins
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2912-00916-0000-00023-0000-
- Block: 916
- Lot Number: 23
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Schools
Schools serving 812-818 Sterling St
School District:Plainfield City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 739 Leland Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 | K-7 | 0.2 mi |
Maxson Middle School 920 East 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 812-818 Sterling St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/11/2026
Listed
$649,900
113.08%
MLS
2/05/2020
Sold
$305,000
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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 812-818 Sterling St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,819
6%
$110,000
—
2022
$9,305
1%
$110,000
—
2021
$9,224
—
$110,000
—
2019
$9,197
2%
$110,000
—
2018
$9,005
3%
$110,000
—
2017
$8,785
2%
$110,000
—
2016
$8,605
3%
$110,000
—
2015
$8,351
-7%
$110,000
-11%
2013
$8,953
—
$124,100
—
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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812-818 Sterling St, Plainfield, NJ 07062 (MLS# 4038542) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 812-818 Sterling St is currently listed for $649,900 and was received on July 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 812-818 Sterling 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.

