Closed$2,999
TLC ≈ $666/mo
3 2 1,099 sqft
143 Johnston Avenue #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062
2081 Coles Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
$615,000
2 beds 1 baths 1,530 sqft Built 19490 days on marketActive
About this home
Charming 2 Bed 1 Bath Cape in the highly desirable town of Scotch Plains is ready and waiting for you! Lovingly maintained, just pack your bags and move right in. Upon entrance you will find gleaming hardwood floors and a neutral palette that extends throughout. The light & bright Living Room with a seamless flow to the Dining Room creates the perfect space for easy living and entertaining. Eat-in Kitchen features SS appliances, Granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash, and a delightful breakfast bar. Step down into the rustic sunken Family Room to find beamed ceilings and access to the rear deck. Down the hall, the main full bath with tub shower and a sizable Bedroom with dual closets and sitting area. Make your way upstairs to find a generous 2nd Bedroom. Finished Basement adds to the package with a spacious Rec Room featuring recessed lighting and vinyl floors, a Laundry Room, and plenty of storage space. Relax outdoors in the plush yard offering a large deck, all fenced in for your privacy. 1 car garage and oversized driveway provides parking for you and guests. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, & schools + public transportation and major roads for easy commuting. Don't miss the chance to make this your new home sweet home, come & see TODAY! **Showings Begin 7/18/26**
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
$5,986/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,696
- Utilities
- $580
- Transportation
- $127
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,962
Property tax + insurance$1,503
PMI / 2nd mortgage$231
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$127
Budget$6,486/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$615,000
Down payment
$30,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$584,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1949
Lot size
0.1435 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,695
MLS #
2700511R
County
Union
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherElectric Water Heater
Interior
Drapes-See Remarks1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomFamily RoomNone
Exterior
DeckFencing/WallYard
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Deck
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 07076
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,128 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 7.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 2,286 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 10,153 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 10,976 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,718 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 10,288 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 556 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,085 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 796 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,555 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.75 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 39.10 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $94,501 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $125,157 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $46,208 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $73,683 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $82,142 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.06% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7076
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Listing information last refreshed 7/18/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.