Exceptional East-Facing Colonial in North Edison with over 3100 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space! This impressive home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, offering an ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and elegance. The open-concept floor plan creates a seamless flow throughout the home, providing abundant space for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows fill the home with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The inviting family room with a fireplace opens to a spacious granite kitchen featuring a center island and sliding doors leading to the deck perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A standout feature of the home is the circular driveway, enhancing both curb appeal and convenience. The first floor includes a bedroom and full bathroom, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a newly updated spa-like bathroom featuring a magnificent Jacuzzi tub and elegant tile finishes. Skylights with smart blinds add additional charm and modern convenience. The enormous finished basement is a true bonus, featuring a large open recreation area, a second kitchen, two spacious rooms, a full bathroom, and a dedicated home theater room. Built with quality craftsmanship and architectural detail, this home is located in a highly desirable neighborhood. Additional highlights include an oversized garage with finished workspace, brick-front exterior, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, two-zone heating and cooling, and a recently updated roof (2025). This exceptional home truly has it all. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning North Edison property your new home!
Oak Tree, located between Oak Tree Road and Green Street, is a residential and commercial Iselin neighborhood with a busy retail corridor and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Oak Tree Road near Wood Avenue, where sari boutiques, jewelers, sweet shops, and casual eateries keep sidewalks active. Mid-century split-levels and brick capes sit behind mature street trees, while small plazas and storefront strips line the main road. Community routines orbit around local staples like Moghul Express, Oak Tree Road Sweets & Snacks, and the nearby Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower & Museum. Side streets stay quieter, with pocket parks and school grounds shaping the daily rhythm. Metropark Station and the Garden State Parkway frame the area’s commuter geography without changing its distinctly local feel.
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Market insights
489 Plainfield Rd · $1,375,000
DAYS ON MARKET
76 days
The average home goes pending in 63 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.9%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,375,000
Median sale price in this area is $599,906. (56% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished basement with full bath, bedroom, recreation room, storage and utility room
Living room
Family room
Formal dining room
Attic
Laundry room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Master bedroom with sitting area, two sinks, full bath and walk-in closet
4 additional bedrooms
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Granite/Corian countertops
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Barbecue
Spa (bath)
Home design
Two-story single-family home
Detached (not attached to another property)
One fireplace (gas)
Parking
Attached garage (built-in)
Detached garage
2 garage spaces (2 covered)
Circular driveway
Concrete driveway
Open parking
Construction
Asphalt roof
Building has two levels
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas
Underground utilities
Other
Near shopping
Near train
Garbage service included in tax
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Exceptional East facing colonial home in North Edison with all the extras! Over 4500sqft of living area with 5 bed/ 4full bath. This home has great flow through its open floor plan, with abundant options for work and play. Bright and sunny, large windows flood the entire home with natural light. The fireplaced family room flows into the granite, center island kitchen with sliders out to the deck. There are 2 carpeted stairways to upstairs, Circular driveway is the main attraction. This home has one bedroom and full bath on the first floor. A walkup attic provides accessible storage or future finished space. The huge finished full basement has large open area, open kitchen, 2 spacious rooms, a full bath, and dedicated room for home theater. This home built with architectural detail and quality, is in great neighborhood. Additional features include oversized garage, brick front, 2 zone thermostat, Hardwood and tile floors.
Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$740,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 14, 1996
Sold
$335,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 1987
Sold
$320,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1982
Sold
$85,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,537
$94,800 + $250,300
$345,100
2024
$20,544 (+0.5%)
$94,800 + $250,300
$345,100
2023
$20,433 (+0.2%)
$94,800 + $250,300
$345,100
2022
$20,393 (+0.3%)
$94,800 + $250,300
$345,100
2021
$20,324 (+0.9%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2020
$20,138 (+3.9%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2019
$19,377 (+2.5%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2018
$18,909 (+2.2%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2017
$18,510 (+1.9%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2016
$18,165 (+11.4%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2014
$16,305 (+2.8%)
$94,800 + $249,500
$344,300
2013
$15,862 (+2.4%)
$94,800 + $236,200
$331,000
2011
$15,491 (+5.4%)
$94,800 + $236,200
$331,000
2010
$14,700 (+2.6%)
$94,800 + $236,200
$331,000
2009
$14,332
$94,800 + $236,200
$331,000
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
94 ft.
Lot depth
259 ft.
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,181
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,181
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
0500556 00047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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23
40
25
57
37
65
45
72
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88
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82
64
77
60
68
48
56
39
41
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 489 Plainfield Rd
$1,329,902
$45K under list price of $1.38M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.6M.