981 Carnegie Ave, Plainfield, NJ, 07060
About This Home
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Imitation,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 1 Unit,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 8,455
- Total interior livable area: 8,455 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2912008230000000190000
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 8,276 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 65 x 130.10
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: 2 Car Width,Attached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,856 | $34,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $211 | $2,532 |
| Property Taxes | $955 | $11,460 |
| Electricity | $932 | $11,184 |
| Total | $4,954 | $59,448 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Listed for sale | $565,000 |
| 2026-07-19 | Listing removed | $565,000 |
| 2026-07-12 | Listed for sale | $565,000 |
| 2025-08-08 | Listing removed | $525,000 |
| 2025-06-13 | Listed for sale | $525,000 |
| 2025-06-06 | Listing removed | $565,000 |
| 2025-04-11 | Listed for sale | $565,000 |
| 2022-07-13 | Sold | $450,000 |
| 2022-06-13 | Contingent | $430,000 |
| 2022-05-20 | Listed for sale | $430,000 |
| 2012-12-29 | Listing removed | $169,000 |
| 2012-11-27 | Listed for sale | $169,000 |
| 2012-07-13 | Listing removed | $79,900 |
| 2012-07-01 | Price change | $79,900 |
| 2012-06-01 | Listed for sale | $120,000 |
| 2012-04-03 | Listing removed | $80,000 |
| 2012-03-19 | Price change | $80,000 |
| 2011-06-28 | Price change | $120,000 |
| 2011-02-19 | Price change | $140,000 |
| 2011-01-07 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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