In recent years, South Plainfield, a former factory town, has received a new library and a community splash pad. Things in South Plainfield are constantly being improved, says Andrea Lacerda, a sales associate and team leader of The Lacerda Team with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services NJ Properties, who has lived in the community for about 50 years. "South Plainfield has a small-town feel. A lot of people have lived here for years." The CAP Index crime score for South Plainfield is 2 out of 10, which is significantly lower than the national score of 4.
Homes, parks, and businesses are always close by for the residents of South Plainfield to enjoy.
The neighborhood of South Plainfield is a warm and welcoming town in New Jersey.
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Median home price in the $500,000s
Buyers might find a four-bedroom, two-bathroom Colonial Revival that backs right up to Spring Lake Park, the borough's largest park, for around $400,000; a mid-size renovated split-level for about $600,000; or a five-bedroom Colonial Revival for close to $800,000. There are also condominium complexes like Traditions which has an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a gym. The median housing price falls around $525,000, which is above the national median. "The taxes in South Plainfield are considered some of the lowest in the county of Middlesex. Even if they don't feel low, they are low," Lacerda says.
South Plainfield is a collection of older and newer homes of varied styles.
South Plainfield has a number of areas with older Colonial houses.
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Highway travel into Manhattan
Roughly 40 miles from Midtown Manhattan, many New Yorkers now call South Plainfield home, realizing they can get more bang for their buck and easily commute into the city. With its central location, South Plainfield residents can easily travel to the Jersey Shore, New York City and Pennsylvania, Lacerda says, "Everything is in easy reach. All the major highways are close to South Plainfield."
Curling, puppy play and tennis
For those who watch the Winter Olympics and want to try curling, South Plainfield is a perfect location. A nonprofit organization, the Plainfield Curling Club, the only dedicated curling facility in New Jersey, happens to be in South Plainfield. The club has multiple leagues for ages from eight to 100 and beyond.
There are also several outdoor recreation spaces within the borough, and Spring Lake Park is by far the largest, covering nearly 130 acres. Residents can fish, ride their bikes and play sports at the park. Dog owners can visit the community's Southside Dog Park. In the summer, the South Plainfield Community Pool opens their Olympic-sized pool. Younger visitors can cool off in the splash pad, and the facility also has a picnic area and waterslides. The South Plainfield Recreation Center hosts many community activities like pickleball, summer camps and cheerleading.
Obstacles are laid out for South Plainfield's dog owners to play with their pets.
The Community Pool in South Plainfield has a splash zone.
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Buffet dinner or chicken and waffles
South Plainfield has plenty of options from ShopRite and Aldi for groceries, Target and Marshalls. The Brick House Tavern offers casual American fare, including chicken and waffles, and they serve a signature mango mojito. Other restaurants include Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, where diners can sample nearly 300 buffet items or create their own combinations at the Hibachi station.
The finishing touches on a brisket sandwich are applied at South Plainfield's Boss Hog Barbecue.
At South Plainfield's House of Falafel, everything is freshly made in-house and from scratch.
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Learning through South Plainfield Public Schools
Local kids can attend South Plainfield Public Schools, a district that earns an A-minus on Niche. Students at South Plainfield High can join many clubs like the debate team, Model United Nations and Jerseyan History Club. South Plainfield High has an overall A-minus rating from Niche. Private school options include Holy Savior Academy, a Catholic pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school and Al-Minhall Academy, an Islamic school educating children from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
The John E. Riley Elementary School is in the large suburban district of South Plainfield, NJ.
The South Plainfield High School is for grades 9-12 around the South Plainfield neighborhood.
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