What is 972 Central Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 972 Central Ave in Plainfield, NJ is $554,600 .

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

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

What's the median sale price in Plainfield?

The median sale price in Plainfield is $514K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

What are the closest schools to 972 Central Ave?

The closest schools to 972 Central Ave in Plainfield, NJ are Cedarbrook Elementary School (Middle, rated 4/10), Hubbard Middle School (rated 4/10), Plainfield High School (rated 1/10).

OFF MARKET

$554,600

Trulia Estimate

Studio

972 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Van Wyck Brooks

Est. Refi. Payment $4,025/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$555K

Since last month

$6K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$39K (-6.6%)

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 +127% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$555K
September 2026	$548K
August 2026	$563K
July 2026	$548K
June 2026	$576K
May 2026	$560K
April 2026	$551K
March 2026	$514K
February 2026	$555K
January 2026	$568K
2025
December 2025	$574K
November 2025	$579K
October 2025	$594K
September 2025	$617K
August 2025	$588K
July 2025	$574K
June 2025	$621K
May 2025	$551K
April 2025	$641K
March 2025	$554K
February 2025	$568K
January 2025	$558K
2024
December 2024	$507K
November 2024	$536K
October 2024	$540K
September 2024	$499K
August 2024	$461K
July 2024	$473K
June 2024	$507K
May 2024	$490K
April 2024	$509K
March 2024	$470K
February 2024	$469K
January 2024	$488K
2023
December 2023	$481K
November 2023	$470K
October 2023	$476K
September 2023	$438K
August 2023	$461K
July 2023	$462K
June 2023	$444K
May 2023	$457K
April 2023	$433K
March 2023	$426K
February 2023	$418K
January 2023	$424K
2022
December 2022	$439K
November 2022	$446K
October 2022	$446K
September 2022	$447K
August 2022	$449K
July 2022	$449K
June 2022	$445K
May 2022	$440K
April 2022	$426K
March 2022	$436K
February 2022	$444K
January 2022	$431K
2021
December 2021	$421K
November 2021	$429K
October 2021	$423K
September 2021	$421K
August 2021	$426K
July 2021	$424K
June 2021	$414K
May 2021	$405K
March 2021	$379K
January 2021	$374K
2020
November 2020	$449K
September 2020	$455K
August 2020	$380K
July 2020	$378K
June 2020	$379K
May 2020	$375K
April 2020	$369K
March 2020	$357K
February 2020	$349K
January 2020	$344K
2019
December 2019	$335K
November 2019	$341K
October 2019	$330K
September 2019	$330K
August 2019	$325K
July 2019	$321K
June 2019	$314K
May 2019	$291K
April 2019	$305K
March 2019	$316K
February 2019	$314K
January 2019	$310K
2018
December 2018	$294K
November 2018	$293K
October 2018	$295K
September 2018	$311K
August 2018	$307K
July 2018	$320K
June 2018	$345K
May 2018	$383K
April 2018	$368K
March 2018	$358K
February 2018	$351K
January 2018	$371K
2017
December 2017	$273K
November 2017	$272K
October 2017	$265K
September 2017	$263K
August 2017	$252K
July 2017	$238K
June 2017	$268K
May 2017	$268K
April 2017	$273K
March 2017	$256K
February 2017	$254K
January 2017	$250K
2016
December 2016	$234K
November 2016	$239K
October 2016	$244K

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
942-48 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.08	Single-Family Home	$755,000	07/24/26		-	7,525
944 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.12	Single-Family Home	$755,000	08/27/26	4	3	-
947 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.12	Single-Family Home	$735,000	11/07/25	3	3	-
978-80 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.14	Single-Family Home	$450,000	11/10/25		-	2,242
1020 Madison Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.16	Single-Family Home	$545,000	10/16/26	3	1.5	1,345
1041 Kenyon Ave, Plainfield, NJ	0.26	Single-Family Home	$745,000	10/20/26	5	5	-
608-612 W 8Th St, Plainfield, NJ	0.31	Single-Family Home	$540,000	10/13/26	3	2	-
614 W 8th St #10, Plainfield, NJ	0.32	Single-Family Home	$275,000	11/17/25	3	3	-
608-12 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ	0.32	Single-Family Home	$344,000	03/10/26		-	1,440
1065 Rose St, Plainfield, NJ	0.33	Single-Family Home	$515,000	03/30/26	3	2	-

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
972-76 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.00	$561,900	Studio	-	1,621	Off Market
962-70 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$609,200	4	2	1,922	Off Market
966 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$627,400	4	3	-	Off Market
411 STELLE AVE #417, PLAINFIELD , NJ 07060	0.02	-	4	3	2,769	Off Market
411-17 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$794,000	Studio	-	2,769	Off Market
417 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$676,600	4	3	2,769	Off Market
978 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$593,800	4	3	2,588	Off Market
978-84 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.02	$715,100	Studio	-	2,588	Off Market
412 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.03	$549,600	4	2	-	Off Market
418 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.04	-	-	-	-	Off Market
419-23 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.04	$650,700	Studio	-	2,661	Off Market
411 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.04	$588,800	4	3	-	Off Market
313 STELLE AVE #323, PLAINFIELD , NJ 07060	0.04	-	5	4	3,816	Off Market
313-23 Stelle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.04	$702,800	Studio	-	3,816	Off Market
986-90 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.05	$890,000	7	5	4,531	Off Market
977-83 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.05	$689,200	Studio	-	4,226	Off Market
957 Central Ave #0, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
986 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
950-60 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.06	$764,000	Studio	-	3,445	Off Market
950 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060	0.06	$724,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market

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About this House

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972 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060 is a studio single-family home in Van Wyck Brooks. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $554,600, with a rent estimate of $3,586/month.

Home Details for 972 Central Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 18, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$234,900
May 21, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$234,900
Oct 12, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$210,000
Jun 14, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$210,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Plainfield

Last updated September 2026

Avg. sale price

$514K

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

115

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Cedarbrook Elementary School
K-8
Public
671 Students
Plainfield Public School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Great schoool amazing just checking if will change rating of school
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Frequently asked questions about 972 Central Ave

What is 972 Central Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 972 Central Ave in Plainfield, NJ is $554,600.
Is Plainfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Plainfield is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Plainfield?
The median sale price in Plainfield is $514K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
What are the closest schools to 972 Central Ave?
The closest schools to 972 Central Ave in Plainfield, NJ are Cedarbrook Elementary School (Middle, rated 4/10), Hubbard Middle School (rated 4/10), Plainfield High School (rated 1/10).