285 Plainfield Ave

Berkeley Heights Twp, NJ 07922


 

Price: $1,195,000

GSMLS:  4022813
Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Beds: 4
Baths: 2 Full & 1 Half
Garage: 2-Car
Year Built: 1816
Acres: 0.72
Property Tax: $19,082
Description
Set on a rare .72-acre property just a 6-minute walk to the train, 285 Plainfield Avenue is a historically charming and beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a dedicated second-floor office in the heart of Berkeley Heights. Offering a seamless commute to NYC in under an hour, this home combines space, convenience, and modern living in one exceptional opportunity. Upstairs, in addition to four well-proportioned bedrooms, a dedicated home office provides the ideal work-from-home setup or flexible bonus space. The partially finished basement with a large finished bonus area adds exceptional versatility, perfect for a home gym, playroom, or media space, with additional room for storage or future customization. The expansive .72-acre lot offers outstanding outdoor potential ideal for entertaining, play, or creating your own private backyard retreat. Recent upgrades include security cameras and automated smart locks, adding modern convenience and peace of mind. Positioned for both accessibility and everyday ease, this home offers the best of suburban living with unmatched commuter convenience. With close proximity to downtown shops, dining, parks, and major commuting routes, this is a unique opportunity to own a move-in ready home with space, flexibility, and direct access to NYC.
Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
18x15 First
Dining Room:
16x14 First
Living Room:
18x17 First
Family Room:
23x19 First
Den:
Second
Bedroom 1:
n/a
Bedroom 2:
n/a
Bedroom 3:
n/a
Bedroom 4:
n/a
Room Levels
Basement:
Exercise Room, Laundry Room
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
Breakfst,DiningRm,FamilyRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,PowderRm
Level 2:
4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Office
Level 3:
n/a
Level Other:
n/a
Room Features
Kitchen:
Breakfast Bar, Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
Walk-In Closet
Bath:
Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Interior Features
Square Foot:
3,171
Year Renovated:
2026
Basement:
Yes - Finished-Partially
Full Baths:
2
Half Baths:
1
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Gas, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Wall Oven(s) - Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring:
Stone, Wood
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace:
Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior:
BarWet,CODetect,CeilCath,FireExtg,JacuzTyp,SoakTub,StallTub,WlkInCls
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
2-Car
Garage:
Detached Garage
Driveway:
2 Car Width, Blacktop
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior:
Vertical Siding
Swimming Pool:
n/a
Pool:
n/a
Utilities
Heating System:
1 Unit, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Electric, Radiators - Hot Water
Heating Source:
Electric, Gas-Natural
Cooling:
1 Unit
Water Heater:
Gas
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Services:
n/a
Lot Features
Acres:
0.72
Lot Dimensions:
n/a
Lot Features:
Corner
School Information
Elementary:
Mountain
Middle:
Columbia
High School:
Governor
Community Information
County:
Union
Town:
Berkeley Heights Twp.
Neighborhood:
n/a
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
n/a
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$1,195,000
Tax Amount:
$19,082
Land Assessment:
$121,700
Build. Assessment:
$315,000
Total Assessment:
$436,700
Tax Rate:
4.40
Tax Year:
2025
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
4022813
List Date:
04-23-2026
Days On Market:
0
Listing Broker:
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Listing Agent:
Kaitlyn Lauber
 

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