742 Kensington Ave, Plainfield City, NJ 07060

$550,000 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,149  sqft
Built in 1921

Prime Location in the Hillside Avenue Historic District of Plainfield! Situated in one of Plainfield's most desirable neighborhoods, known for its charming historic homes, tree-lined streets, and convenient access to parks, schools, and downtown amenities, this expansive home is a true gem. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious layout, it offers an excellent opportunity to personalize and make it your own.While the bathrooms await your updates, the entire home underwent a major renovation in 2021, including a new roof, AC, heater, and electrical system. The first floor welcomes you with a bright foyer, living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the second level, you'll find 3 generously-sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the third level features the fourth bedroom and a versatile flex room/office space. The charming front porch room adds extra appeal to this classic home.Step outside to a large backyard perfect for entertaining, complete with a patio and detached garage. This home's prime location offers an easy commute to NYC via train or bus, and is just minutes from shopping, dining, and major highways. Plus, you'll be part of a vibrant community with local events and home to the renowned Plainfield Symphony.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Kitchen:
Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Appliances:
Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Dining:
Formal Dining Room
Basement:
Unfinished
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Hot Air, Gas-Natural
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0

Exterior

General:
Aluminum Siding
Style:
Colonial

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt Shingle

Location

County:
Union

Lot

Driveway:
2 Car Width
Zoning:
2912-00637-0000-00017-0000-

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas-Natural
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of:
SIGNATURE REALTY NJ

About Plainfield, NJ

Housing

Number of Units
25,008
Median Home Value
$278,352
Median Rent
$1,154

51.97% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.60% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.65%
Public Transportation
6.05%
Walk to Work
2.90%
Work from Home
14.42%
Other
4.63%

The median travel time to work is 29 minutes.

People

Population
75,640
Median Age
35.30
Median Household Size
3.09

Education

High School
33.38%
Associate’s Degree
6.36%
Bachelor’s Degree
15.64%
Graduate Degree
8.04%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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