Plainfield Housing Market Report March 2025•Union County, New Jersey

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Housing Prices in Plainfield, NJ

How much do homes in Plainfield, NJ cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Plainfield, NJ a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Plainfield is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since March 2024

At the same time last year, Plainfield was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Plainfield is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$490,000$323/SqFt
+$49,625
+11.3%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Plainfield have sold for 11.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Plainfield was $490,000 in March 2025, up 11.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $323.

Median Sold Price By Cities

Median Sold Price By Cities
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Dunellen
+12.0%
Plainfield
+11.3%
Watchung
+5.5%
North Plainfield
+4.6%
South Plainfield
+3.1%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMar 2024Mar 2025Change YoY
1$150K$210K
+40.0%
2$368K$355K
-3.5%
3$407.5K$445K
+9.2%
4$469K$521K
+11.1%
5$570K$620K
+8.8%

Summary: Plainfield housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +40.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -3.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +11.1%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +8.8%.

How does Plainfield, NJ compare with other places?

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Plainfield, NJ

Housing supply in Plainfield, NJ

How many homes are available in Plainfield, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
136Last MonthMar 2025
1132 months agoFeb 2025
+20.4 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Plainfield real estate market had 136 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 20.4 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
16Last MonthMar 2025
162 months agoFeb 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
111
0.0%
2119
-18.2%
33645
+25.0%
43839
+2.6%
52742
+55.6%

Summary: Plainfield housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -18.2%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +2.6%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +55.6%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Plainfield, NJ cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price9 Homes

At Asking Price3 Homes

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Plainfield, you could pay more than the asking price. 56.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Plainfield in March 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 16 sold homes, 25% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and and 56% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Plainfield, NJ

How long does it take to sell a home in Plainfield, NJ?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days0 Home

30 – 90 Days0 Home

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Most homes in Plainfield are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2025, 16 homes were sold in Plainfield; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
147 DaysThis YearMar 2025
28 Days1 year agoMar 2024
+425.0 %
Change YoYMar 2024 – Mar 2025

Summary: Homes in Plainfield had an average listing age of 147 days in Mar 2025, up by 425.0% compared to the previous year.

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