Is Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Are there community events in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Do residents of Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are the streets well-lit in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is a car needed in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Netherwood, Plainfield, NJ?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

What is 1238 E 2nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ is $514,500 .

What is the price history for 1238 E 2nd St?

1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ last sold for $245,000 in October 2015.

Is Plainfield a buyer's or seller's market?

Plainfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 1238 E 2nd St?

The closest schools to 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ are Emerson Elementary School (rated 4/10), Maxson Middle School (rated 3/10), Plainfield High School (rated 1/10).

How big is the lot at 1238 E 2nd St?

The lot at 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1238 E 2nd St
Plainfield, NJ 07062

Netherwood

Studio
2,354 sqft

$514,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,561/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$514,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $3,561/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

2,354 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$515K

Since last month

$13K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.4%)

Since last sale

$270K (+110.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +118% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$515K
July 2026	$528K
June 2026	$533K
May 2026	$513K
April 2026	$507K
March 2026	$498K
February 2026	$504K
January 2026	$509K
2025
December 2025	$511K
November 2025	$513K
October 2025	$523K
September 2025	$523K
August 2025	$517K
July 2025	$526K
June 2025	$523K
May 2025	$523K
April 2025	$525K
March 2025	$501K
February 2025	$499K
January 2025	$506K
2024
December 2024	$480K
November 2024	$483K
October 2024	$478K
September 2024	$496K
August 2024	$478K
July 2024	$479K
June 2024	$474K
May 2024	$468K
April 2024	$473K
March 2024	$454K
February 2024	$457K
January 2024	$440K
2023
December 2023	$445K
November 2023	$447K
October 2023	$442K
September 2023	$447K
August 2023	$447K
July 2023	$443K
June 2023	$438K
May 2023	$440K
April 2023	$430K
March 2023	$424K
February 2023	$415K
January 2023	$411K
2022
December 2022	$412K
November 2022	$418K
October 2022	$423K
September 2022	$425K
August 2022	$428K
July 2022	$423K
June 2022	$419K
May 2022	$415K
April 2022	$410K
March 2022	$401K
February 2022	$394K
January 2022	$389K
2021
December 2021	$387K
November 2021	$386K
October 2021	$382K
September 2021	$383K
August 2021	$383K
July 2021	$387K
June 2021	$376K
May 2021	$357K
April 2021	$354K
March 2021	$362K
February 2021	$344K
January 2021	$340K
2020
December 2020	$324K
November 2020	$313K
October 2020	$340K
September 2020	$349K
August 2020	$321K
July 2020	$325K
June 2020	$323K
May 2020	$329K
April 2020	$329K
March 2020	$325K
February 2020	$311K
January 2020	$307K
2019
December 2019	$302K
November 2019	$301K
October 2019	$301K
September 2019	$299K
August 2019	$299K
July 2019	$301K
June 2019	$300K
May 2019	$300K
April 2019	$282K
March 2019	$272K
February 2019	$261K
January 2019	$280K
2018
December 2018	$291K
November 2018	$276K
October 2018	$280K
September 2018	$292K
August 2018	$288K
July 2018	$292K
June 2018	$290K
May 2018	$288K
April 2018	$286K
March 2018	$281K
February 2018	$281K
January 2018	$283K
2017
December 2017	$280K
November 2017	$271K
October 2017	$269K
September 2017	$272K
August 2017	$267K
July 2017	$264K
June 2017	$264K
May 2017	$264K
April 2017	$267K
March 2017	$264K
February 2017	$258K
January 2017	$250K
2016
December 2016	$243K
November 2016	$249K
October 2016	$249K
September 2016	$241K
August 2016	$236K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
225-27 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.06	Single-Family Home	$340,000	04/14/26		-	1,316
1366-68 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ	0.27	Single-Family Home	$330,000	01/07/26	3	2	1,412
131-33 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.09	Single-Family Home	$510,000	10/09/25		-	1,390
116-18 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.11	Single-Family Home	$517,000	12/23/25	4	3	1,476
840-46 Berkeley Sq, Plainfield, NJ	0.18	Single-Family Home	$310,000	05/20/26	2	1	1,261
344-46 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.21	Single-Family Home	$450,000	09/24/25	3	1.5	1,544
140-42 Carlisle Ter, Plainfield, NJ	0.23	Single-Family Home	$295,000	04/10/26		-	736
55 Leland Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.30	Single-Family Home	$400,000	09/22/25	3	2	1,848
123-25 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.11	Single-Family Home	$106,495	12/16/25		-	995
1255-57 Columbia Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.36	Single-Family Home	$310,000	09/24/25		-	1,178

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
224-26 SUMNER AVE #2, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.02	$502,600	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1224 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.03	$680	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
218 SUMNER AVE, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.03	$375,300	3	1	-	Off Market
131-133 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.08	$532,000	3	2	-	Off Market
211-13 211 HILLCREST AVE, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.07	$529,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
225 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.05	$340,000	4	3	-	Recently Sold
127 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.09	$417,300	2	2	-	Off Market
1287 E 2nd Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.11	$715,700	5	3	-	Off Market
218 Emerson St, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.07	$439,600	4	2	-	Off Market
116 Sumner Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.12	$517,000	4	3	-	Recently Sold
1300 E 2Nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07062	0.11	$499,200	3	3	-	Off Market
1206 E 2Nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.08	$406,000	3	3	-	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1926

Living Area

2,354 sqft

Price/Sqft

$219

About this House

2 family duplex house with vinyl siding, newly paved driveway and parking lot behind house for 4 cars. Live on one side and have income from rented apartment from other side. NOT A SHORT SALE! Each unit has eat-in bright and sunny eat-in Kitchen, Living room, a formal Dining Room on first floor. Second Floor 3 bedrooms with full bath. Newer doors and windows with screens. Your own basement with washer and dryer hooks. Forced hot air by new furnace that would be easy to add central air. Each apt has their own front and back entrance as well as direct basement entrance. If you finish the basement, you will increase the value. One block to NJ Transit buses #113 to NY or 3 min drive to Netherwood train station. 3 blocks to Rt. 22. Only right side is occupied with good month to month tenant.

1238 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is a studio, 2,354 sqft single-family home in Netherwood, built in 1926. It last sold for $245,000 on Oct 9, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $514,500, with a rent estimate of $3,278/month.

Home Details for 1238 E 2nd St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Wood

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 9, 2015 Source: GSMLS #3239516	Sold	$245,000
Jul 25, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$170,000
Jul 9, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$130,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,514	$97,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Plainfield

Last updated July 2026

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Available listings

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Around this home

Emerson Elementary School
K-5
Public
414 Students
Plainfield Public School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This school is wonderful! All my kids graduated from here and are well on their way to becoming great citizens. Thank you so much Plainfield!
Parent Review
2y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Netherwood

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say car is needed
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say there's wildlife

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Frequently asked questions about 1238 E 2nd St

What is 1238 E 2nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ is $514,500.
What is the price history for 1238 E 2nd St?
1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ last sold for $245,000 in October 2015.
Is Plainfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Plainfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 1238 E 2nd St?
The closest schools to 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ are Emerson Elementary School (rated 4/10), Maxson Middle School (rated 3/10), Plainfield High School (rated 1/10).
How big is the lot at 1238 E 2nd St?
The lot at 1238 E 2nd St in Plainfield, NJ is about 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft).