489 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
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489 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,181 sqft (on 0.56 acres)

$1,420,000

Est. Mortgage $7,273/mo*
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$1,420,000

Est. Mortgage $7,273/mo*
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5 Beds
4 Baths
3,181 sqft
(on 0.56 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Exceptional East-Facing Colonial in North Edison with over 3100 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space! This impressive home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, offering an ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and elegance. The open-concept floor plan creates a seamless flow throughout the home, providing abundant space for both everyday living and entertaining. Large windows fill the home with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The inviting family room with a fireplace opens to a spacious granite kitchen featuring a center island and sliding doors leading to the deck perfect for indoor-outdoor living. A standout feature of the home is the circular driveway, enhancing both curb appeal and convenience. The first floor includes a bedroom and full bathroom, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a newly updated spa-like bathroom featuring a magnificent Jacuzzi tub and elegant tile finishes. Skylights with smart blinds add additional charm and modern convenience. The enormous finished basement is a true bonus, featuring a large open recreation area, a second kitchen, two spacious rooms, a full bathroom, and a dedicated home theater room. Built with quality craftsmanship and architectural detail, this home is located in a highly desirable neighborhood. Additional highlights include an oversized garage with finished workspace, brick-front exterior, hardwood and tile flooring throughout, two-zone heating and cooling, and a recently updated roof (2025). This exceptional home truly has it all. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning North Edison property your new home!
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$446
Listed
40 days ago

Home Details for 489 Plainfield Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility RoomNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3181 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: GasSpa: BathHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Gas & Electric
Gas: Natural Gas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Barbecue, Patio
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete, Circular Driveway, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 40

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial, Two Story
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0500556000000047

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,420,000Price Per Sqft: $446

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Edison

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 2616710R

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3181 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): MonthlyHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.56 acres

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 2616710R
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of RAHILA SANA
WEICHERT CO REALTORS, (732) 494-6800
SHIKHA SHARMA
WEICHERT CO REALTORS, (732) 494-6800
Source: All Jersey MLS, MLS#2616710R
Also Listed on All Jersey MLS.

Market trends in Edison

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$557K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.8%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$389
$10MoM
Available listings
318
20MoM

Price History for 489 Plainfield Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/11/2026$1,420,000Listed For SaleAll Jersey MLS #2616710R
05/19/2022$1,115,000Sold
All Jersey MLS #2211059R
03/17/2022$1,089,000Listed For SaleAll Jersey MLS #2211059R
06/29/2005$740,000Sold
N/A
03/14/1996$335,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$19,781
Assessment$345,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 489 Plainfield Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1123 New Dover Rd, Edison, NJ
0.31
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$1,300,000
01/27/26
5
4.5
2,224
14 Hillsdale Rd, Edison, NJ
0.32
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$1,710,001
06/25/26
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4.5
4,598
14 Devon Rd, Edison, NJ
0.38
Single-Family Home
$890,000
08/29/25
4
2.5
2,292
26 Lucille Ct, Edison, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$965,601
07/06/26
4
2.5
2,200
6 Wayne Ct, Edison, NJ
0.52
Single-Family Home
$825,000
10/21/25
6
4.5
4,360
8 Stephenville Pkwy, Edison, NJ
0.67
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$1,085,000
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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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489 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,181 sqft single-family home built in 1996. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by All Jersey MLS on Jun 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 2616710R.