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$925,000

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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
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The Banker's Estate: Timeless Architecture Meets Modern Living. 972 Kensington Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Colonial Revival residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and history. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this stately home offers approximately 3,500 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, multiple baths across three finished levels, and a thoughtfully preserved layout designed for entertaining and comfortable living. A gracious foyer welcomes you with Waterford sconces and timeless architectural detail. Gleaming hardwood floors, expansive formal living and dining rooms, and a classic butler's pantry showcase the home's enduring charm and functionality. Sunlight fills the spectacular sunroom through walls of windows, creating a bright retreat overlooking the property. The updated kitchen blends historic warmth with modern convenience, featuring Thermador double ovens, adjoining butler's pantry, wet bar, and a convenient secondary stairwell to the second floor. Additional highlights include exceptional closet and storage space throughout, including cedar-lined closets, central air on the second and third floors, and a finished basement with an additional bath and flexible recreation space. Rare original details including the slate roof, preserved architectural elements, and original 1926 blueprints reflect exceptional craftsmanship rarely found today. A home of this pedigree, scale, and provenance seldom becomes available.

Full Property Details for 972 Kensington Ave

General

  • Price: $925,000
  • Taxes: $15,174 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4030576
  • Updated: 6/23/2026
  • Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 16
  • 3rd Floor/Level 3: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: Other Bath, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Solarium, Sunroom
  • Lower Level: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Cedar Closets
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Jennaire Type, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Filter
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bedroom: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1: 23 x 14, Second
  • Bedroom 2: 14 x 12, Second
  • Bedroom 3: 14 x 13, Second
  • Bedroom 4: 15 x 14, Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 23 x 14, First
  • Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, 16 x 14, First
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, 16 x 14, First
  • Solarium: 19 x 11, First
  • Sunroom: 12 x 11, First
  • Pantry: 9 x 7, First
  • Foyer: 29 x 9, First
  • In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
  • Suite: Bedroom 2, Full Bath

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Gazebo, Patio, FencPriv

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: Union
  • Driving Directions: Watchung Ave to Kensington Ave

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ductless Split AC
  • Heating Type: Radiators - Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: 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, Full, Walk-Out
  • Roof: Slate/Imitation Slate
  • Year Built: 1926

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
  • Lot Size: 110 x 150
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop, Fencing
  • Lot Description: Level Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $170,000
  • Land Assmt: $102,500
  • Tax Amount: $15,174
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 2912-00822-0000-00010-0000-
  • Block: 822
  • Lot Number: 10

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Schools serving 972 Kensington Ave

School District:Plainfield City School District
NameGradesDistance
Evergreen Elementary School
1033 Evergreen Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
K-50.2 mi
Maxson Middle School
920 East 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062
6-80.7 mi
Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ
950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
9-120.4 mi
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