$300,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 3PM

1255 Columbia Ave Unit 57 Plainfield, NJ 07062

Estimated payment $2,217/month

Total Views 1,546
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,178 Sq Ft
$255 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thermal Windows
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch

About This Home

Discover this enchanting home ideal for first-time buyers or investors. Nestled on a serene street, boasting 2 cozy bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this residence radiates charm and comfort from every corner. With its "cute-as-a-button appearance and solid, good bones, this classic home transports you to a bygone era. Original hardwood floors are waiting for someone to bring them back to their former glow. Set on an expansive 40x150 ft lot, there's plenty of room for outdoor fun, gardening, or future enhancements. While this gem needs some TLC, it offers an amazing canvas to create your vision with just a bit of creativity and elbow grease. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to the train, making travel simple. Easy access to Rt?22 also puts shopping, dining, and entertainment within reach. Parking is a breeze with space for three vehicles on a newer driveway, ensuring both convenience and capacity for you and your visitors. Whether you're excited to customize your first home or add a valuable property to your portfolio, 1255 Columbia Avenue is a hidden treasure just waiting to be polished. Don't miss your chance to own a delightful piece of Plainfield real estate!

Listing Agent

CHRISTINE CEDERQUIST

REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES Brokerage Phone: 908-380-3555 Listed on: 06/30/2025

REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES

Co-Listing Agent

Alnazir Blackman

REALTY ONE GROUP LIFESTYLE HOMES Brokerage Phone: 908-380-3555

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,618

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,178 Sq Ft Home
  • Thermal Windows
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Maxson Middle School
  • Plainfield High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2912-00458-0000-00071-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,618

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Street Number Display: 1255
  • Directions: Leland Ave to Columbia Ave
  • I D: 5368340
  • Modified: 2025-06-30
  • Number Images: 5
  • Attribution Contact: 908-380-3555
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Toilet, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Porch
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1178

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Middle School: Maxson
  • High School: Plainfield
  • High School: Plainfield
  • Middle Jr High School: Maxson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 40X150
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 43800
  • Assessed Land Value: 32000
  • Assessment: 75800
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 71
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.14

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 6618
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2912-00458-0000-00071-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 8.732
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,554 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2023 $6,554 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2022 $6,412 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2021 $6,356 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2020 $6,338 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2019 $6,338 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2018 $6,205 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2017 $6,053 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2016 $5,930 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2015 $5,755 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
2014 $5,599 $75,800 $32,000 $43,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $89,900 --
Deed $50,000 --
Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Open $238,450 New Conventional
Closed $0 New Conventional
Closed $178,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $104,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $89,165 FHA
Previous Owner $85,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3972405

Garden State MLS

APN: 12-00458-0000-00071