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$599,900

972 Fernwood Ave Plainfield City, NJ 07062

4 beds
2 full
1,890 sqft
$317 / sqft
House

Property details

About 972 Fernwood Ave

Gorgeously updated Colonial located in desirable Sleepy Hollow area. Stroll up the beautiful winding brick paver front walkway to this lovely home. You'll find a welcoming foyer with coat closet, a spacious bright and airy living room w/ built-in bookshelves, recessed lighting, stunning wood floors, & brick front wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen offers SS appliances including LG side by side refrigerator, Maytag dishwasher, GE microwave & GE 5 burner gas stove w/ griddle, recessed lighting, wood flooring, stone countertops, & subway tile, easy-close drawers & pull-out shelves, and open floor plan with the dining room corner China cabinet. A sun-lit study or first floor bedroom, perfect for work-at-home or a playroom with a modern ensuite full bath w/ glass-enclosed shower. The second floor offers three generous-sized bedrooms & newer hallway full bath with tub/shower. Bonus room/4th bedroom in attic. Full unfinished basement boasts plenty of storage space, French drains and sump pump, 150 AMP electrical. Lovely paver patio in the fenced in backyard leads to the detached one car garage. Home was totally renovated in 2017, two zone CAC air and heat, Takag tankless water heater & much more!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingMulti Unit(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingMulti Unit(s), Central Air
Size1,890 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1931
Parking2 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #3978989
Garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpeting, Wood
  • Interior: Blinds, CODetect, FireExtg, Shades, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Exterior: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, ThrmlW&D, FencVnyl
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Multi Unit(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Central Air
  • List Price: $599,900
  • Price/SqFt: $317
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot
  • Directions: LELAND AVENUE TO FERNWOOD AVENUE. CORNER HOUSE.
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Living Area: 1,890 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 3978989
  • Office Name: EXP REALTY, LLC
  • Office Phone: (908) 305-1583

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Nearby schools

6

Frederic W. Cook Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

739 Leland Ave

8

J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.7 mi

16 Kevin Rd

4

Emerson Community School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

305 Emerson 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 $134,000. The majority of Plainfield City, NJ residents have income $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
36%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
57%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • Active RockActive Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 972 Fernwood Ave

The listing price of 972 Fernwood Ave property is $599,900.

The property 972 Fernwood Ave is a house located in Plainfield City, New Jersey, 07062.

Active Listing: 972 Fernwood Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 972 Fernwood Ave are: Frederic W. Cook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Emerson Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Maxson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Terrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cedarbrook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), College Achieve Central Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Plainfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), The Barack Obama Green Charter High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 972 Fernwood Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 972 Fernwood Ave is 1,890 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 972 Fernwood Ave is 1931.

This home is located at 972 Fernwood Ave in Plainfield City, NJ and zip code 07062. This 1,890 square foot home was built in 1931. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,900.

In July 2025, from all listings sold in Plainfield City, NJ there were more than 18 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. In July 2025 in Plainfield City, NJ there were 2.2% less homes for sale than in June. Listings spent 58 days on the market in July 2025, and had a median list price of $500,000 during the same period.

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

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