$900,000
OPEN HOUSE 10/05

946 Central Ave Plainfield, NJ 07060

Estimated payment $6,470/month

Total Views 667
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
7,525 Sq Ft
$120 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

This charming late-19th century Victorian home built in the Queen Anne Architectural Style, located in the Van Wycks Historic District, has been converted into a spacious multifamily property. The residence currently features two legal apartments, with the potential to add a third unit on the renovated third floor (pending zoning board approval and fire escape installation).First Floor Apartment: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, dining room, living room, and kitchen.Second Floor Apartment: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, and a private balcony.The home sits on a generous lot with a large backyard, a two-car garage, a carport, and additional off-street parking for up to five vehicles. A wide front porch adds to its classic Victorian curb appeal.This property is in solid condition and ideally situated just 5 minutes (by car) from the NJ Transit rail station, offering a direct commute to Manhattan.

Listing Agent

Christopher Carr

HOMEZU Brokerage Phone: 855-885-4663 Listed on: 09/08/2025

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • 7,525 Sq Ft Building
  • Net Operating Income $70,520

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,100

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Unit Style: 3-Three Story
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Union
  • Street Number Display: 946
  • Directions: From NJ Transit Plainfield Station, go south on Park Ave, left on Central Ave, to 946 Central Ave, about 5 minutes drive.
  • I D: 5383468
  • Modified: 2025-09-12
  • Number Images: 15
  • Attribution Contact: 855-885-4663
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Total Number Rooms: 17
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: CedarSid
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 3 Units, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 35998
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 96100
  • Assessed Land Value: 58900
  • Assessment: 155000
  • Lot Identifier: 14

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 20100
  • Tax Rate Amount: 8.926
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Total Number Units: 2

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Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $900,000 +5.9% $120 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $113 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3985705

Garden State MLS
New Jersey Union County Plainfield 07060

946 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ

This home is located at 946 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 and is currently priced at $900,000, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1892. 946 Central Ave is a home located in Union County with nearby schools including Evergreen Elementary School, Hubbard Middle School, and Plainfield High School.

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