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$425,000

260 Merchants Ave South Plainfield, NJ 07080

4 beds
1 full
0.2 acres
House

Property details

About 260 Merchants Ave

4 Bed 1 bath dormered cape, hardwood floor throughout first level, close to schools, spring lake park waiting for your creative ideas. plumbed for 2nd bath on second floor. Fenced back yard. Not in flood zone.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Lot size0.1928 Acres
Year built
Parking1 Car Width, Asphalt
MLS #2660180M

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: 1 Car Width, Asphalt
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $425,000
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,277
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Interior Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Stories: 2
  • Lot Size: 0.1928 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2660180M
  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • Office Name: JACK PEDERSEN REALTY

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Price information

Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$94,000$6,277
2022$94,000$5,098
2021$94,000$5,965
2020$94,000$5,723
2019$94,000$5,576

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

John E Riley Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.7 mi

100 Morris Ave

3

John F Kennedy Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.8 mi

2900 Norwood Ave

5

Franklin Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.0 mi

1000 Franklin Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $96,696. Typical income of South Plainfield, NJ residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

26%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
33%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 260 Merchants Ave

The listing price of 260 Merchants Ave property is $425,000.

The property 260 Merchants Ave is a house located in South Plainfield, New Jersey, 07080.

Active Listing: 260 Merchants Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 260 Merchants Ave are: John E Riley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John F Kennedy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), South Plainfield Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Grant Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cedarbrook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Plainfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Plainfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Union County Teams Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,277 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 260 Merchants Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The sq. ft. of 260 Merchants Ave is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 260 Merchants Ave is 0.

This home is located at 260 Merchants Ave in South Plainfield, NJ and zip code 07080. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.

In July 2025 more than 16 listings in South Plainfield, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. The number of listings in South Plainfield, NJ increased by 17.4% between June and July 2025. While the average time on the market in July 2025 was 27 days, the median list price was $545,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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