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$550,000

1340 42 Lake St

Plainfield, NJ
Active
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,848
Square Feet
1906
Year Built
18
Days On Market

Don't miss out on this 4-bed, 2-bath Colonial in Plainfield with plenty to offer.The spacious eat-in kitchen has lots of storage, while the large living room gives you room to spread out. The enclosed Florida room is a great spot for morning coffee, or relaxing on summer evenings. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & an updated full bath. The basement & fixed-stair attic give you even more room for storage or future possibilities. With a newer furnace & water heater, updated plumbing & electric, plus easy access to parks, highways & Newark Airport, this home is ready for its next owner.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
17 days ago
Listed By
JOSE SANCHEZ · KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE
MLS#
2705906R
Source
Central Jersey MLS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1340 42 Lake St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
City
Plainfield
County
Union
Neighborhood
Sleepy Hollow
Zip Code
07060

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Year Built
1906
Style
Two Story, Colonial
Construction Materials
Stucco
Building Area
1,848 sq. ft.
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
Flooring
Wood
Patio and Porch
Deck, Porch
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Exhaust Fan

Property Features

Lot Features
See Remarks
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, See Remarks

Square Footage

Total
1,848 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$550,000
Annual Taxes
$7,810

Schools

100/100
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
192
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
75% Black · 22% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
55%
Phone
(908) 731-4215
100/100
Union County TEAMS Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 1.2 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
381
Student body
72% Black · 27% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(908) 754-9043
72/100
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.2 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
233
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
79% Hispanic / Latino · 22% Black
Free/reduced lunch
86%
Phone
(908) 756-1234
57/100
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.3 mi
City
Scotch Plains
Students
540
Student body
65% White · 15% Asian · 11% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
3%
Phone
(908) 757-7555
56/100
Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.4 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
816
Student–teacher
24.0
Student body
89% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 1% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
86%
Phone
(908) 731-4290
56/100
Pinnacle Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
60
Student body
78% Hispanic / Latino · 22% Black
Free/reduced lunch
73%
Phone
(908) 731-4270
56/100
Central Jersey Arts Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Plainfield
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Phone
(908) 753-0030
55/100
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.5 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
577
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Black · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
90%
Phone
(908) 731-4260

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/08/2026Listed for sale$550,000

Listed by JOSE SANCHEZ · KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE

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