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544 W 8th Street W, Plainfield, NJ 07060

$875,000

5 beds 5 baths 4,213 sqft Built 195216 days on marketActive

About this home

Nestled in the sought-after Van Wyck Brooks section of Plainfield, once known as Presidential Way, this expansive raised and extended ranch sits on approximately 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This home showcases exceptional craftsmanship with steel I-beams, oversized wood beams, solid brick construction, and enduring materials rarely found today. Offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, the layout is ideal for multiple private living zones, featuring a first-floor bedroom suite, a flexible west wing (formerly a dental office), and a finished basement with multiple private living zones. The gracious entry leads to a large, light-filled living room with expansive windows, gleaming floors, and a gas fireplace. The formal dining room features parquet floors, built-ins, designer wallpaper, and a striking solid brass chandelier. 3/4-inch Brazilian cherry floors extend through the main living areas, hallways, office, and select bedrooms. The lower-level family room adds flexible living space. The updated eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, quality cabinetry, and a breakfast area. A screened porch overlooks private, park-like grounds with mature plantings. Additional features include a new roof and gutters (2020), two-zone hot water heating, copper plumbing, central air (west wing), wall units (east wing), and an oversized 2-car garage.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$8,693/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$8,449
Principal + interest$5,637
Property tax + insurance$2,484
PMI / 2nd mortgage$328
Utilities
$658
Heating + cooling$167
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$139
Car insurance + maintenance$139
Other (entertainment)
$158
$8,693/mo TLC
Budget$9,193/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$875,000
Down payment
$43,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$831,250
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch, Custom Home
Year built
1952
Lot size
1.282 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
A/C Central - Some, Wall Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$18,337
MLS #
2614511R
County
Union

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance Foyer3 BedroomsKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomBath MainBath OtherDining RoomFamily Room2 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsOutbuilding(s)Door(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkFencing/Wall
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
2 Car WidthAdditional ParkingAsphaltGarageAttachedOversizedGarage Door Opener
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Fireplace
GasWood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorFull Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot, Level

Neighborhood — 07060

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population45,3858,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199013.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,9971,137
Male22,7164,307,827147,432,321
Female22,6694,525,010151,655,844
Never Married13,2261,965,81163,775,926
Married13,1423,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,754391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,179515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,994529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,6753,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.032.732.60
Medial Age32.5037.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$54,322$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$65,594$83,312$63,629
P C I$22,584$30,662$24,529
M D I$45,665$52,505$41,133
A T H E$52,426$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.74%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7060

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