1136-38 Thornton Ave, Plainfield, NJ, 07060
About This Home
Exceptional opportunity in a sought-after location! Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street, this property is ideal for builders, renovators, or homeowners wishing to personalize their residence. The home features a covered porch, three bedrooms, wood flooring, an updated main bathroom, and furnace. Conveniently located just minutes from highways, schools, parks, and shopping. The property is being sold "As-Is".
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Features: Storage Room, Utility Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Window features: Storm Window(s),Blinds
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: 1 Unit,Radiators - Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2912008020000000170000
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
- Exterior features: Curbs,Sidewalk
Lot
- Lot size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Level,Open Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 184.15
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width,Asphalt,Driveway-Exclusive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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 | $2,123 | $25,476 |
| Home Insurance * | $157 | $1,884 |
| Property Taxes | $710 | $8,520 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $3,183 | $38,196 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Pending sale | $420,000 |
| 2026-04-11 | Listed for sale | $420,000 |
| 2012-09-17 | Sold | $185,000 |
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