261 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
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261 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820

  • Studio

$736,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,810/mo*
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$736,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,810/mo*
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Studio

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Description

Great Potential,Deli/Sub Shop With Living Apartment,Great Investment Or Live And Work From Same Building,Corporate Owned,Sold As Is Condition,Buyers Responsible For All Required Certifications. Seperate Electric,2 Gas Hot Air,2 Cent Ac,Deli Has Commericial Vent Hood And Ansol System,3 Level Apartment Consisting Of Eik,3 Brdrooom,Living Room And 1 Full Bath,Building Was Renovated In Appx 2003,Full Unf Base,Multiple Entrances,Bilco Doors To Basement,Fenced Yard,2 Det Garages With Lge Drwy,Show And Sell. Pre-Approval And Proof Of Funds With All Offers !Varience Will Be Required For Any Change Of Use,Contact City With This Regard.
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Home Details for 261 Plainfield Rd

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7409 sqft

Price History for 261 Plainfield Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/23/2014$206,000Sold
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01/27/2014$288,515Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,673
Assessment$151,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Plainfield Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8 Renee Ct, Edison, NJ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
07/29/25
5
3.5
3,335
20 Oak Hills Rd, Edison, NJ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$861,000
10/07/25
4
2.5
1,904
15 Hearthstone Dr, Edison, NJ
0.44
Single-Family Home
$570,000
03/24/26
2
1
1,217
2 Christopher Ct, Edison, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$925,000
02/04/26
4
2.5
2,542
16 Turner Ct, Metuchen, NJ
0.41
Single-Family Home
$920,000
11/21/25
4
3
2,340
48 Woodbury Rd, Edison, NJ
0.46
Single-Family Home
$665,000
11/01/25
3
2
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24 Turner Ct, Metuchen, NJ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$854,000
09/10/25
4
2
1,668
3996 Park Ave, Edison, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$975,000
03/23/26
4
2.5
2,184
18 Mulberry Ln, Edison, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,135,000
10/15/25
5
2.5
3,694
6 Stonewall Dr, Edison, NJ
0.52
Single-Family Home
$691,260
09/29/25
3
2
1,367

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Edison

At least 867 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • dongheelee
    "People go on frequent walks in our neighborhood, always waving hello and having cordial conversations."
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  • Muneer88u
    "Living in this neighborhood last 13 years moved three different apartments and finally purchased one .mixed community and easy excess to NYC trains and transportation."
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  • Muneer88u
    "It’s a mixed community living in Edison.Many warehouses around the city.it’s about 1 hour drive to New York City and trains available after every hour."
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  • Willis Williams
    "No public transportation. Two Train stations are close to go to NYC. I live closest yo Metuchen which is walkable."
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  • Willis Williams
    "Very dog friendly, with dog parks in many areas. People are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs."
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  • Linda
    "Some dog owners don’t pick up after their dogs. I’ve only encountered a few with that issue. But most are pleasant and respectful. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is public transportation from Metropark, Metuchen and Edison based on the need and it takes me an hour to reach my office by public transit."
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  • Cardonabrianna
    "I work within the district and I feel that there are many family oriented events. The schools are also a blue ribbon school, which may be important."
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  • Bertha
    "We live in Edison for more than 25 years , we live here. We went to school and now our kids are in school. "
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  • Ketan.gondalia
    "Edison is great town, it’s very safe town, schooling is very good in Edison, very close to metro park train station and very easy to commute in city "
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  • Ravneet Singh Khalsa
    "Nice neighborhood to live in. Everybody is friendly and helpful. Quite diverse. Excellent school rating."
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  • Tony
    "It is a very safe neighborhood and everyone is very friendly. Everyone always smiles and says hello and there are many families that go for walks every day around the neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not picking up after the dog, keep dog on the leash love this neighborhood it’s really good to have kids around and family and friends "
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  • Trulia User
    "great, friendly and family oriented , fantastic restaurant, fun and friendly stores, parks and recreational activities "
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  • Trulia User
    "The everyday peace we’ve experienced for the past 8 years. It’s fun to live somewhere there’s absolute peace."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice place to live with good people around everything near by all major highways and train stations "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners are not responsible enough to follow rules of cleaning dog poop....they let dogs litter... Highly disgusting"
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  • EdisonResident
    "3 train stations in the area. Central to the NJ therefore commutable to all areas of NJ as well as NYC. "
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  • Kasia
    "Easy. Normal rush-hour traffic, but can take side roads, thank goodness! I have never had a problem."
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  • A.sabovick13
    "There are many parks nearby and at least 1 dog park that I know of. Backyards are on the larger side."
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  • Evelyn A.
    "This neighborhood feels very safe and it’s very comfortable to live here parks are clean neighbors are nice great place to live in"
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  • Jyrstyle
    "Nj transit has great service with rails & buses. Cabs are also an option . Edison also another bus service ."
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  • Joanne A.
    "They will like the fact that there is a dog park only 10 min away and it is very clean and also is a very well maintained family park for kids as well! Nothing to not like tbh its such a great area specially highland park that the best spot"
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  • Shakila M.
    "my commute is very convenient and I work in NYC and for last 8 years. I feel its a great place to raise kids "
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  • LR
    "I have lived here for 16 years and have gotten used to it. It’s well knit and a safe place relatively "
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  • Jerry
    ".its a very old neighborhood and most people have been here a longtime. This area is close to stores and shopping, yet is a quiet neighborhood."
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  • Yaw G.
    "They would like the fact that everyone picks up after their dog so you don’t see so many dog droppings"
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  • Baruch
    "There are great young families live here and safe environment for kids to grow up. Lots of outdoor perks. "
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  • Dsurendran
    "Dog friendly neighborhood. lots of places to walk with the dogs. parks around the neighborhood are also a nice place for walking 🚶‍♂️ "
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  • Donnajay
    "i lived here for 52 years. same area best neighborhood friendly people great neighbors nearby schools"
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  • Dsurendran
    "Edison is a great place to live if you are raising a child. It has a wonderful school system, good mix of shopping and restaurants. Excellent access to NJ transit, very close to all major highways. New York is just 35 minutes by train."
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  • Andre C.
    "The schools are good, there's good community diversity and it's a safe family Township. Shops are quite easily accessible and lots of food/restaurant options and various cuisines. "
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  • Thomas P.
    "Safe, decent, educated residents, proximity to all the major highways in NJ within 2 miles, train station "
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  • Janak.nmims
    "This area has good vibes - peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It’s quite diverse too. The commercial complexes are good too."
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  • Traci R.
    "It’s an ok town very big all different ethnics . There is not many places to walk to do you differently need a car , this transit trains are close not to many buses . I’m just looking for a different area a smaller town that I may of access to walk to more stores or markets "
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  • Ccooley2
    "Community made up of families with children. Lots of Indian Grocery Stores and restaurants "
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  • Jason S.
    "4th of July and a variety of community events with the local merchants. The community recreation programs are also great"
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  • Gregtguillen
    "Multiple Seasonal events provided by township at the park. From Christmas to Halloween .............."
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  • Kaikai61
    "Edison is a very safe Township with good schools and race relations. It is very clean and quiet. Utility services are excellent and convenient stores are all over and easily accessible "
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  • Julian S. J.
    "Great place to live so quiet and great schools. People are very friendly and polite. Majority of people are Indian who are very nice people. Some Chinese and Asian people in area. Town has a south and north side with north side being better side as far as up keep, crime, housing, etc........."
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261 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820 is a studio single-family home built in 1920. This property is not currently available for sale. 261 Plainfield Rd was last sold on Dec 23, 2014 for $206,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 261 Plainfield Rd is $736,800.