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736 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ, 07060

5beds
2baths
--sqft
$445,000
--price/sqft
$3,361/moest. monthly cost
$134,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 736 W. Front Street, Plainfield! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2 full bath Colonial offers the perfect blend of character, space, and opportunity. Featuring three finished levels of living space, this home provides generous room for a growing household, or a work-from-home lifestyle. Step into the enclosed front porch, a perfect place to relax year-round, before entering the home's spacious interior with large rooms. The full walk-out basement offers excellent storage and endless possibilities for a recreation room, workshop, home gym, or additional finished living space. Outside, enjoy an oversized driveway with ample off-street parking and a deep backyard that backs to OPEN Space, providing privacy and plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or outdoor activities. Conveniently located near downtown Plainfield, NJ Transit Bus, train stations, major highways including Routes 22, 28, and I-78, shopping, restaurants, parks, and schools, this home offers an ideal location for commuters while keeping everyday conveniences close by. Whether you're searching for a spacious primary residence or a home with incredible potential, this property is one you won't want to miss. Home is being sold strictly AS IS.

Getting Around

59
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
42
TransitSome Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
Hubbard Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
1/10
Plainfield High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1921

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Features: Rec Room, Utility Room, Workshop

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Full,Walk-Out Access

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Third

Bedroom4

  • Level: Third

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Level: First

Features

  • Flooring: See Remarks

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Kitchen

  • Features: Galley Type
  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2912002300000000610000

Features

  • Exterior features: Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Metal Fence

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.25 Acres
  • Features: Backs to Park Land
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 213.89

Parking

  • Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Dirt,See Remarks,None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,250$27,000
Home Insurance *$166$1,992
Property Taxes $752$9,024
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$3,361$40,332
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$115,234/yr
40% on housing$100,830/yr
45% on housing$89,626/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07060$320
Union County$380

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07060$325
Union County$416

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-18Listed for sale$445,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristian Gutierrez
BrokerageBhhs Fox & Roach

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