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278 North Drive, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

$444,900

3 beds 1 baths Built 19543 days on marketActive

About this home

Beautiful and well-maintained one family home located in the desirable area of North Plainfield! This inviting property offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, featuring a functional layout filled with natural light throughout. The main level provides a comfortable living and dining area, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The fully finished basement offers excellent living space, with two bonus rooms perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or guest area. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard, great for gatherings, outdoor dining, or relaxing.Conveniently located near major highways, shopping centers, schools, parks, and public transportation, making commuting easy and accessible. This home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a move-in ready property with additional space and flexibility. Don't miss the chance to own this charming home in a great location! Property is being sold strictly AS-IS.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

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
$4,680/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,364
Principal + interest$2,866
Property tax + insurance$1,331
PMI / 2nd mortgage$167
Utilities
$530
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$139
Car insurance + maintenance$139
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,680/mo TLC
Budget$5,180/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$444,900
Down payment
$22,245 (5%)
Loan amount
$422,655
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1954
Lot size
Stories
1
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,457
MLS #
2614722R
County
Somerset

At a glance

Basement
Garage (1)

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorOvenGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath MainDining RoomNoneOther Room(s)
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
Concrete2 Car WidthGarageAttachedBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Dining LFormal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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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278 North Drive · North Plainfield — $444,900 · Certihomes