Sold967d on market
226 Merchants Ave
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080 • 07080 • Middlesex County
$501,000
3Beds
2Baths
0.28 acLot
1958Built
Property DNA
Development Home, Ranch Style
Built 1958 · 68 years of history
1-Car Garage
2 Car Width · Concrete · Attached
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 967 days ago · 31 views · 1 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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967 days on market
Established listing
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1958
Welcome to this lovely ranch home in a desirable South Plainfield neighborhood! This 3 bed, 1.5 bath home comes with a full basement and a 1-car garage. The backyard is flat, spacious and peaceful, spanning over a quarter acre. Inside, the main level offers a roomy eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet/counter space. The living room is bright and features beautiful large windows. You'll also find a full bathroom and three well-appointed bedrooms on this level, including a master bedroom with it's own half bath. Recessed lighting and hardwood floors are found throughout the first level. Additional storage space is available in the attic. Located near Route 287 and public transportation via NJ Transit. Close promixity to schools and lovely neighbors will make it bittersweet for the sellers to leave. Schedule a showing today and discover the charm, convenience, and comfort of this South Plainfield gem! MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE WEDNESDAY 6/21 AT 6 PM.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights master bedroom, roomy eat-in kitchen, and recessed lighting as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,131/month
Principal & Interest$2,463
Property Tax$501
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1958
HeatingBaseboard Hotwater, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot0.28 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleDevelopment Home, Ranch
Year built1958
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard Hotwater, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer, Sewer Charge
Parking & Outdoor
Parking2 Car Width, Concrete, Attached
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished, Den, Laundry Facilities, Storage Space, Workshop
Lot0.28 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood07080
ZoningR10
Annual tax$8,020
Parcel2200188000000014
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
3 Bedrooms
Bath Main
Bath Other
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Living Room
Attic
None
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Range/Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
2 Car Width
Concrete
Attached
Lot Features
Level
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
16×14 ft224 sqft
Half Bath
Bedroom2
12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom3
12×9 ft108 sqft
Bathroom
Tub Shower
Family Room
528 sqft
Kitchen
18×12 ft216 sqft
Eat-in Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market967
Est. value$629,900
Est. rent$3,198/mo
Tax rate1.82%
On marketJun 16, 2023
PostedNov 8, 2025
Last sold$501,000
MLS updatedNov 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views31
Favorites1
How are the schools in South Plainfield?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
South Plainfield, NJ, 07080
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 17, 2023Sold$501,000—All Jersey MLS
Jun 27, 2023Contingent$460,000—All Jersey MLS
Jun 27, 2023Pending Sale$460,000—GSMLS
Jun 16, 2023Listed For Sale$460,000—GSMLS
Jan 8, 2015Listing Removed$299,000—Jack Pedersen Realty
Nov 18, 2014Listed For Sale$299,000—Jack Pedersen Realty
Oct 2, 2014Listing Removed$299,000—Jack Pedersen Realty
Jul 30, 2014Price Change$299,000—Jack Pedersen Realty
Jun 3, 2014Price Change$309,791—Jack Pedersen Realty
Apr 10, 2014Listed For Sale$319,900—Jack Pedersen Realty
Aug 3, 2000Sold$180,000—Public Record
Sold$501,000
Aug 17, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$460,000
Jun 27, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$460,000
Jun 27, 2023•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$460,000
Jun 16, 2023•GSMLS
Listing Removed$299,000
Jan 8, 2015•Jack Pedersen Realty
Listed For Sale$299,000
Nov 18, 2014•Jack Pedersen Realty
Listing Removed$299,000
Oct 2, 2014•Jack Pedersen Realty
Price Change$299,000
Jul 30, 2014•Jack Pedersen Realty
Price Change$309,791
Jun 3, 2014•Jack Pedersen Realty
Listed For Sale$319,900
Apr 10, 2014•Jack Pedersen Realty
Sold$180,000
Aug 3, 2000•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$8,490$121,600
Apr 11, 2024$8,490$121,600
Apr 11, 2023$8,120$121,600
Apr 11, 2022$8,020$121,600
Apr 11, 2021$7,831$121,600
Apr 11, 2020$7,717$121,600
Apr 11, 2019$7,213$121,600
Apr 11, 2018$7,213$121,600
Apr 11, 2017$6,800$121,600
Apr 11, 2016$6,512$121,600
Apr 11, 2015$6,324$121,600
Apr 11, 2014$6,157$121,600
Apr 11, 2013$5,994$121,600
Apr 11, 2012$5,845$117,300
Apr 11, 2011$5,586$114,300
Apr 11, 2010$5,736$114,300
Apr 11, 2009$5,336$114,300
Apr 11, 2008—$114,300
Apr 11, 2007$18,747$114,300
Apr 11, 2006$16,715$114,300
Apr 11, 2005$16,390$114,300
Apr 11, 2004—$114,300
Apr 11, 2003—$114,300
Apr 11, 2002—$114,300
Apr 11, 2001—$114,300
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Local context around this listing
South Plainfield, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
07080
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