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Duplex with Front Porches
For Sale
$620,000

144 Watchung Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

Two separate apartments offer distinct layouts, individual utilities, and shared basement support space.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market9

Property Features for 144 Watchung Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Multi Family

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 2BR/1BA, 1 x 3BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $10,903

Amenities

front porches
patio
private back yard
garden beds
laundry area

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Buildings 1
Units 2
Listing Agency: BHHS FOX & ROACH
Listed By: ANDREA LACERDA
Source: Elliman
Added: Aug 13 Changed: Aug 14 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 12:49PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of BHHS FOX & ROACH

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1920, this two-family property includes a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment on the first level and a three-bedroom, one-bath apartment above. Both units feature living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, butler’s pantries, and hardwood flooring. The lower kitchen has been remodeled with granite counters, while the upper apartment has been freshly painted and opens onto a front porch.

The full basement provides laundry space, with the washer and dryer included, along with two furnaces, two hot water heaters, separate electric meters, and separate gas meters. A large attic offers storage only and has its own entrance from the rear stairwell. Outdoor features include front garden beds, a private backyard, patio, and driveway access from Jackson Ave. The property is located at 144 Watchung Ave in North Plainfield, with an NYC bus stop at the corner of Watchung and Jackson.

Key Highlights

  • Two apartments: first floor has 2 bedrooms and second floor has 3 bedrooms
  • Separate electric meters, gas meters, furnaces, and hot water heaters
  • First‑floor kitchen remodeled with granite counters and butler’s pantry

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Locksmith Acupuncture Skin Care Clinic Nursing Home Fish Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,034
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 07060, NJ

48,423
Population
16,154
Households
3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,685
Density / Sq Mi
$72,882
Median Household Income
$32,867
Median Earnings
$1,629
Median Rent
$369,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separate apartments offer distinct layouts, individual utilities, and shared basement support space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 144 Watchung Ave North Plainfield, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $620,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two apartments: first floor has 2 bedrooms and second floor has 3 bedrooms; Separate electric meters, gas meters, furnaces, and hot water heaters; First‑floor kitchen remodeled with granite counters and butler’s pantry
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