01Search in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Plainfield, New Jersey. A historic, diverse city in southwestern Union County long known as the Queen City, Plainfield is celebrated for its grand Victorian homes and historic districts, two Raritan Valley Line rail stations, and value-priced housing. Its housing tells that story: stately Victorians and historic homes, solid colonials and two-family houses, and some condos, across a city with some of the richest period architecture in the region, from the Van Wyck Brooks district to the Netherwood section.
Plainfield is framed by Route 28, South Avenue, and Park Avenue, with Route 22, Interstate 78, and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, and it is served by two NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations - Plainfield and Netherwood - both running toward Newark Penn Station with connections to New York. Prices stay among the most attainable in Union County, especially for the architecture: condos and older homes begin in the $300s to $400s, most single-family and two-family homes run from about $400,000 to $600,000, and the largest restored Victorians climb past $650,000.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Plainfield listings, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Plainfield, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts, the Netherwood section, and the downtown.
Plainfield is served by the Plainfield Public Schools and two Raritan Valley Line stations, with RWJ University Hospital Rahway nearby and Cedar Brook Park and its Shakespeare Garden in the city. Because value-priced Plainfield homes - especially grand Victorians and two-families - can draw strong interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Plainfield's housing runs from condos and two-families to grand restored Victorians, so buyers often decide between a value-priced starter or two-family and a historic home in one of the districts. Knowing which part of the city and which type of home fits your budget and goals before you tour will save real time in a value-rich, architecturally distinctive market.
408 Properties Available
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 0.28 Acres Lot$385,000Under Contract- 1/23 23
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,154 SqFt$439,900Open 8/9 1PM-4PM938 CAMPBELL ST, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
MLS# NJMX2012930
Listed by RE/MAX Select - Princeton
Single Family Home, Condo
- 1/26 26
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 3,920 Sqft Lot$409,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/37 37
3 Beds 3.5 Baths$599,900Open Mon 4:30PM-7PM - 1/50 50
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 10,018 Sqft Lot$585,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM125 Randolph Ave, South Plainfield Boro, NJ 07080
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Single Family Home
- 1/27 27
3 Beds 2 Baths 0.32 Acres Lot$485,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM668 Greenbrook Rd, North Plainfield Boro, NJ 07063
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Single Family Home
- 1/49 49
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 6,534 Sqft Lot$425,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/50 50
5 Beds 2.5 Baths 10,018 Sqft Lot$585,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/49 49
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,262 SqFt$425,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/35 35
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,922 SqFt$619,900Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/35 35
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,922 SqFt$619,900Open 8/9 1PM-3PM - 1/34 34
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,900 SqFt$975,000Open 8/9 1PM-4PM1608 Chestnut ST, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Listed by REALTY ONE GROUP OPEN DOOR
Single Family Home
- 1/31 31
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,900 SqFt$975,000Open 8/9 1PM-4PM1608 Chestnut Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Listed by Realty One Group Open Door
Single Family Home
- 1/23 23
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,154 SqFt$439,900Open 8/9 1PM-4PM - 1/24 24
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,272 SqFt$650,000Open 8/9 11AM-2PM - 1/17 17
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,889 SqFt$814,995Open 8/9 1PM-4PM - 1/43 43
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 9,125 Sqft Lot$625,000Open 8/9 1PM-4PM - 1/47 47
6 Beds 4 Baths$979,000Open 8/9 1PM-4PM 
3 Beds 2 Baths 8,712 Sqft Lot$597,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM308 Skene Drive, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Listed by Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth
Single Family Home
- 1/29 29
4 Beds 2 Baths 4,791 Sqft Lot$589,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM808 Tompkins Ave, South Plainfield Boro, NJ 07080
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS MID-TOWN DIRECT
Single Family Home
- 1/29 29
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,641 SqFt$589,000Open 8/9 1PM-3PM808 Tompkins AVE, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS MIDTOWN DIRECT
Single Family Home
- 1/19 19
3 Beds 1.5 Baths$597,000Open Sat 12PM-2PM - 1/15 15
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 0.29 Acres Lot$649,900Open 8/9 1PM-4PM - 3D
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,000 SqFt$644,999Open 8/9 1PM-4PM
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Plainfield and nearby Union communities.
Plainfield is a historic city of grand architecture and distinct districts, and the right one depends on your budget, your commute, and how much period character you want. The Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts hold the city's most celebrated Victorians on tree-lined streets, the Netherwood section gathers around the eastern rail station, and the downtown along Front Street and Park Avenue anchors the city's commercial life. Compare Plainfield's districts and its Union County neighbors below before you choose.
Plainfield's character is defined by its history and its architecture. Nicknamed the Queen City, it grew into a wealthy commuter and resort town in the nineteenth century, leaving behind an extraordinary stock of Victorian mansions and historic districts on the National Register - the Drake House Museum, where Washington is said to have conferred during the Revolution, is one of many landmarks. Today Plainfield is a diverse city with a large Latino and Black community, two rail stations, and some of the most attainable grand architecture in New Jersey, drawing restorers, first-time buyers, and families who want space and character for the price.
Compared with its neighbors, Plainfield offers far more attainable prices and grander period architecture than the suburban towns around it, along with two rail stations, though as an older city it has a wider range of conditions block to block. Buyers cross-shop Plainfield against Scotch Plains and Fanwood for the same schools region at a step up in price, against Linden and Elizabeth for a similar diverse, rail-connected city, and against North Plainfield and South Plainfield just across the county lines. Its architecture, its value, and its two stations are the draws that set it apart.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Plainfield.
Plainfield draws buyers who want grand architecture, real value, and a rail commute. A resident can walk to the Plainfield or Netherwood station for a Raritan Valley Line train toward Newark and New York, reach Route 22 and Interstate 78, and still be home in a Victorian on a tree-lined street or a value-priced two-family. That combination of period character, affordability, and two rail stations is difficult to match anywhere nearby.
The work-life balance in Plainfield leans on its history, its community, and its parks. The historic districts and downtown give the city genuine character, the diverse community shows up in its restaurants, churches, and festivals, and Cedar Brook Park with its Shakespeare Garden and Green Brook Park provide green space close to home. For buyers coming from a pricier suburb, the appeal is grand architecture and value; for those from a big city, it is a more affordable, transit-connected place with real character.
The trade-offs are those of an older, diverse city. Conditions and prices vary block to block, some historic homes need real restoration, and parts of the city are urban and in transition. Buyers who prioritize architecture, value, and two rail stations accept those trade-offs readily and do their homework block by block; those who want uniform suburban newness look to the surrounding towns. Either way, it is the architecture, the value, and the transit that keep Plainfield in demand.
Search Plainfield homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Plainfield area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Union County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Plainfield and across Union County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Plainfield open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Plainfield, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Plainfield through our Union County property pages: single-family homes, suburban and transit-oriented homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Plainfield market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Plainfield, NJ is currently $515K, about $307 per square foot. Homes here average 49 days on market with roughly 124 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Plainfield's market is active and value-driven. As a historic city with grand architecture, two rail stations, and some of the most attainable prices in Union County, it attracts first-time buyers, restorers, families, and investors, and well-priced homes - especially two-families and restorable Victorians - draw steady interest.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Plainfield, restored grand Victorians and larger multi-family homes command the highest prices, while condos, smaller homes, and Victorians in need of work offer the more attainable, and often most competitive, entry points. Because conditions vary so much block to block, comparing the specific home and district matters here more than tracking a single median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Plainfield.
- Grand architecture at a valuePlainfield offers extraordinary Victorian and historic homes in National Register districts at some of the most attainable prices in the region.
- Two rail stationsTwo NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations - Plainfield and Netherwood - give the city unusually easy rail access toward Newark and New York.
- Historic districtsThe Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts preserve streets of grand Victorians and give the Queen City its distinctive character.
- Diverse communityA diverse city with large Latino and Black communities, Plainfield has rich restaurants, churches, and festivals.
- Parks and historyCedar Brook Park and its Shakespeare Garden, Green Brook Park, and the Drake House Museum give the city green space and Revolutionary-era heritage.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Plainfield centers on its historic districts and grand architecture, its diverse community, and the parks that anchor the Queen City.
- Browse all homes for sale in Plainfield or explore the wider Union County market.
- Compare Plainfield neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 28, South Avenue, and Park Avenue, with Route 22, Interstate 78, and the Garden State Parkway a short drive away, plus plainfield is served by two NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations - Plainfield and Netherwood - both running toward Newark Penn Station with connections to New York, and Route 22 and Interstate 78 provide fast highway access to the region.
- Explore the Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts, the Drake House Museum, and the Shakespeare Garden at Cedar Brook Park, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Plainfield.
Plainfield's community life runs on the things that rarely fit in a listing but define the Queen City: streets of grand Victorians in the Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts, the Drake House Museum and the city's Revolutionary-era history, a diverse community with rich restaurants and festivals, and Cedar Brook Park with its Shakespeare Garden. For buyers weighing whether Plainfield fits their life rather than just their commute, a walk through its historic districts tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and state government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Plainfield, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Plainfield.
First-time buyer in Plainfield or Union County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Plainfield, NJ?
As of April 2026 the median list price in Plainfield is about $515K, roughly $307 per square foot, with homes averaging around 49 days on market and about 124 active listings - a value-driven market with unusually grand architecture for the price. Call 888-327-6555 for a district-by-district update.
Why do buyers move to Plainfield?
The top reasons are the architecture, the value, and the rail. Plainfield offers grand Victorians and historic districts at attainable prices, two Raritan Valley Line stations, and a diverse community with real character.
How are the schools in Plainfield, NJ?
Plainfield Public Schools is a comprehensive PreK-12 city district with several elementary schools, middle schools, and Plainfield High School (the Cardinals), serving the diverse Queen City.
How is the commute from Plainfield to New York City?
Plainfield is served by two NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations - Plainfield and Netherwood - both running toward Newark Penn Station with connections to New York, and Route 22 and Interstate 78 provide fast highway access to the region.
What are the neighborhoods of Plainfield?
The main areas include the Van Wyck Brooks and Hillside Avenue historic districts with their grand Victorians, the Netherwood section around the eastern rail station, and the downtown along Front Street and Park Avenue.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Plainfield?
A rich mix: grand Victorians and historic homes, colonials and two-family houses, and some condos. Plainfield has some of the most extensive period architecture in New Jersey, from restored mansions to homes in need of work.
How much are property taxes in Plainfield, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the city's rate and each home's assessed value. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates, deductions, and appeals - call 888-327-6555 for figures on a specific Plainfield home.
Is the Plainfield housing market competitive?
It varies by district and condition. Well-priced two-families and restorable Victorians draw steady interest from buyers and investors, while the market overall offers more room and time than the pricier suburbs, so doing your homework block by block matters. Buyers who learn the districts often find remarkable value: a restorable Queen Anne or Italianate Victorian in a National Register district, or a solid two-family that helps carry the mortgage, at a price that would buy far less in the surrounding suburbs. For the right buyer, that value is the defining advantage of the Queen City.
Why is Plainfield called the Queen City?
Plainfield earned the nickname Queen City as a wealthy nineteenth-century commuter and resort town, leaving behind an extraordinary stock of Victorian mansions and historic districts on the National Register. That grand architecture still defines the city today.
What is there to do in Plainfield?
Daily life centers on the historic districts and their grand architecture, the diverse restaurants and festivals of the community, and Cedar Brook Park with its Shakespeare Garden and Green Brook Park. The Drake House Museum preserves the city's Revolutionary-era history.
Is Plainfield a good place to live and invest?
Plainfield combines grand architecture at a value, two rail stations, historic districts, and a diverse community, a mix that draws restorers, families, and investors. Results depend heavily on the specific home, district, and condition, but the value and architecture fundamentals that drive Plainfield are well established.
What towns border Plainfield?
Plainfield borders Scotch Plains, Fanwood, South Plainfield, Edison, North Plainfield, and Watchung. Buyers often cross-shop Scotch Plains and Fanwood for the schools region at a step up in price and Linden and Elizabeth for a similar diverse, rail-connected city.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Plainfield?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Plainfield and Union County with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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