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$849,000

1000 16 Hillside Ave

Plainfield, NJ
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
7
Bedrooms
6.0
Bathrooms
6,026
Square Feet
1.44
Lot Size (acres)
1910
Year Built
14
Days On Market

WOW THIS IS THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!! Extremely Rare Property! Incredible Opportunity to Add Value! Welcome to 1000-16 Hillside Ave, Plainfield, NJ, a truly one-of-a-kind property offering incredible size, character, and potential. Situated on an impressive 1.44-acre corner lot, this massive colonial home features beautiful landscaping, incredible curb appeal, and distinctive architecture. Inside, the expansive floor plan offers multiple levels of living space, including a spacious living room, formal dining area, kitchen, additional living areas, numerous bedrooms, and multiple bathrooms. The available floor plans showcase the home's substantial size and versatile layout, offering endless possibilities to restore and customize this remarkable property. Outside, enjoy a massive backyard, oversized parcel, and 3-car detached garage. With an ARV of $1,600,000++, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss! The property needs some TLC and is being sold AS-IS, with the seller providing a clear CO to the buyer. Located in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood just minutes from shopping, restaurants, major highways, and convenient NYC train and bus service. Properties offering this much land, character, and potential are extremely rare. Bring your vision and unlock the incredible potential of this extraordinary property! Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
13 days ago
Listed By
Michael Fingerman, 2675498284 · HomeSmart First Advantage Realty, 8563633000
MLS#
NJUN2000658
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1000 16 Hillside Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
City
Plainfield
County
Union
Neighborhood
WATCHUNG-PUTNAM
Zip Code
07060

Architecture

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6.0
Year Built
1910
Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Other
Building Area
6,026 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway

Features & Amenities

Cooling
None
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiant

Property Features

Lot Size
1.44 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
6,026 sq. ft.
Total
6,026 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$849,000
Annual Taxes
$21,615

Schools

100/100
Union County TEAMS Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 1.1 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
100/100
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.1 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
72/100
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1 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
56/100
Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.7 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 · 1 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 · 1.2 mi
City
Plainfield
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Phone
(908) 753-0030
56/100
John E. Riley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 1.3 mi
City
South Plainfield
Students
333
Student body
38% White · 34% Hispanic / Latino · 12% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
20%
Phone
(908) 754-4620
56/100
Washington Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.4 mi
City
Plainfield
Students
633
Student body
85% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Black · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
88%
Phone
(908) 731-4230

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
10/12/2026Listed for sale$849,000

Listed by Michael Fingerman · HomeSmart First Advantage Realty · 8563633000

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: NJUN2000658

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