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$504,475$261 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $96,000 on Apr 10, 1996

717 RUSSELL PL

PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062
0
Baths
1,936 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$504K
$475K low$534K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$96,000 · Apr 10, 1996
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$261,475
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$209,180
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.46%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$243,000
CITIMORTGAGE INC · R · recorded Aug 30, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,095 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$113,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Maxson Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Charles And Anna Booker Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Plainfield High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Plainfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07062These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,346
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,600 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,888
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

717 Russell Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Plainfield 07062
  • Older than 68% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Plainfield 07062

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$145K$749K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Plainfield 07062.

How it measures up in Plainfield 07062

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Plainfield 07062.

Estimated value$504,475
CheaperTypical $469,220Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,376 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 717 Russell Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePlainfield 07062Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$504,47566% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26118% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,936 ft²83% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac21% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than193142% of homes32% of homes

About 717 Russell Pl

How much is 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ is $504,475 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $475,222 to $533,728. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ last sell?

717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ last sold on Apr 10, 1996 for $96,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ has 1,936 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ built?

717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ is assigned to Maxson Middle School (middle), rated D; Charles And Anna Booker Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Plainfield High School (high), rated F. All sit in Plainfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ compare to other homes in Plainfield 07062?

Among the 3,503 homes in Plainfield 07062, it is worth more than 66% of them ($504,475 against a typical $469,220), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($261 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,936 ft² against a typical 1,376 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1931 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Russell Pl, Plainfield, NJ was $10,095. The county assessed it at $113,100.

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