Closed$449,900
TLC ≈ $4,051/mo
2 1 1,480 sqft
126 Jay Place, Middlesex, NJ 08846
829 S 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063
$459,000
3 beds 2 baths 962 sqft Built 18900 days on marketActive
About this home
Impeccably Remodeled 3-Bed Colonial! Welcome to this beautifully renovated Plainfield gem, freshly repositioned to attract today's prospective buyers. This stunning 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom while maintaining its classic charm. The inviting enclosed front porch leads into a bright, airy living room featuring a stylish pass-through window into the spacious eat-in kitchen perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is finished with warm oak cabinetry, crisp subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and a large pantry. Upstairs you'll find two generously sized bedrooms with abundant natural light and an updated full bath with a glass-enclosed shower. The third-floor bedroom offers vaulted ceilings and great versatility. Outdoor living shines with an enclosed year-round porch, expansive rear deck, and fully fenced backyard. The full basement provides excellent storage and laundry. Bonus: fully owned solar panels for energy savings! Located on a quiet street and move-in ready schedule your showing today!
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
$4,338/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,023
- Utilities
- $488
- Transportation
- $139
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,957
Property tax + insurance$894
PMI / 2nd mortgage$172
Heating + cooling$82
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$139
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$662/mo
Purchase price
$459,000
Down payment
$22,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$436,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1890
Lot size
0.0574 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$5,338
MLS #
2700966R
County
Union
At a glance
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)KitchenBath HalfLiving RoomStorage2 BedroomsBath Full1 Bedroom
Exterior
DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)
Parking
1 Car WidthAsphaltDrivewayOn SitePaved
Patio & porch
DeckPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsBreakfast BarEat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 07063
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,371 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | -1.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 5,216 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 4,558 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 4,813 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 2,535 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 2,997 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 543 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 454 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 561 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 2,863 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.27 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.16 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $66,666 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $71,061 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $21,841 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $55,026 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $55,608 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 70.71% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7063
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Listing information last refreshed 7/16/2026. Provided courtesy of ELITE REALTORS OF NJ via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.