Google street view image for 261 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820

Off market dec 2002 for $230K

$640,296

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,524/mo

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261 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820

About this home

261 Plainfield Rd is a 1,743 square foot house on a 7,410 square foot lot. - it last sold on December 11, 2002 for $230,000. Based on Redfin's Edison data, we estimate the home's value is $640,296.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,410 sq ftLot Size

$367Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$640,296

$410K since sold in December 2002$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($721K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$760,000
A
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
347 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$705,000
B
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
46 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
220 W Chestnut Ave W, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$880,000
D
6 beds— baths2,000 sq ft
111 Center St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$710,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft
200 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820

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Market trends in 08820, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$785K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

77d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

101

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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33 Mary Ellen Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
$940,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
33 Mary Ellen Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
$925,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,546 sq ft
3 E Charles Ct, Edison, NJ 08820
$890,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,078 sq ft
72 Stephenville Pkwy, Edison, NJ 08820
$1,900,000
5 beds7.5 baths6,015 sq ft
21 Southfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
$520,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,431 sq ft
112 Prestwick Way, Edison, NJ 08820
$899,999
3 beds3 baths2,184 sq ft
13 Ramsey Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
$799,900
3 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
83 Sagamore Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
$799,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,275 sq ft
12 Nightingale St, Edison, NJ 08820
COMING SOON
$1,572,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 261 Plainfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,004

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2024

$9,007 (+0.5%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2023

$8,958

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2022

$8,962 (+0.3%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2021

$8,931 (+0.9%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2020

$8,850 (+3.9%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2019

$8,515 (+2.5%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2018

$8,309 (+2.2%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2017

$8,134 (−5.8%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2016

$8,636

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

Tax history for 261 Plainfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,004

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2024

$9,007 (+0.5%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2023

$8,958

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2022

$8,962 (+0.3%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2021

$8,931 (+0.9%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2020

$8,850 (+3.9%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2019

$8,515 (+2.5%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2018

$8,309 (+2.2%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2017

$8,134 (−5.8%)

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

2016

$8,636

$92,300 + $59,000

$151,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,743
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,410
Legal Lot Number: 3.01
Legal Block Number: 593.0
Municipality Name: EDISON TWP
Acres: 0.1701
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 57
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: EDISON TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,743
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,410 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0500593 0100003 01

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Woodbrook Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

J P Stevens High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Edison, NJ • 08820

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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$609,000 – $737,000

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COMING SOON

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Home values near 261 Plainfield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
267 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$825,316
271 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3108 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,815

Address	Redfin Estimate
200 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$886,699
195 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$931,827

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2542 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,279
198 Plainfield Road, Edison, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2624 Sq. Ft.	$825,723

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