972 Kensington Ave

Plainfield City, NJ 07060


 

Price: $980,000

GSMLS:  4030576
Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Beds: 5
Baths: 3 Full & 2 Half
Garage: 2-Car
Year Built: 1926
Acres: 0.38
Property Tax: $15,174
Description
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The Banker's Estate: Timeless Architecture Meets Modern Living. 972 Kensington Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Colonial Revival residence rich in character, craftsmanship, and history. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this stately home offers approximately 2,900 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, multiple baths across three finished levels, and a thoughtfully preserved layout designed for entertaining and comfortable living. A gracious foyer welcomes you with Waterford sconces and timeless architectural detail. Gleaming hardwood floors, expansive formal living and dining rooms, and a classic butler's pantry showcase the home's enduring charm and functionality. Sunlight fills the spectacular sunroom through walls of windows, creating a bright retreat overlooking the property. The updated kitchen blends historic warmth with modern convenience, featuring Thermador double ovens, adjoining butler's pantry, wet bar, and a convenient secondary stairwell to the second floor. Additional highlights include exceptional closet and storage space throughout, including cedar-lined closets, central air on the second and third floors, and a finished basement with an additional bath and flexible recreation space. Rare original details including the slate roof, preserved architectural elements, and original 1926 blueprints reflect exceptional craftsmanship rarely found today. A home of this pedigree, scale, and provenance seldom becomes available.
Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
16x14 First
Dining Room:
16x14 First
Living Room:
23x14 First
Family Room:
n/a
Den:
n/a
Bedroom 1:
23x14 Second
Bedroom 2:
14x12 Second
Bedroom 3:
14x13 Second
Bedroom 4:
15x14 Third
Room Levels
Basement:
Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,Pantry,Solarium,Sunroom
Level 2:
3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
Level 3:
2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room
Level Other:
n/a
Room Features
Kitchen:
Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
Full Bath
Bath:
Stall Shower
Interior Features
Square Foot:
n/a
Year Renovated:
n/a
Basement:
Yes - Bilco-Style Door, Full, Walkout
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
2
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Jennaire Type, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Filter
Flooring:
Tile, Wood
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace:
Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior:
Bar-Wet, Cedar Closets
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
2-Car
Garage:
Detached Garage
Driveway:
Blacktop, Fencing
Roof:
Slate
Exterior:
Wood
Swimming Pool:
n/a
Pool:
n/a
Utilities
Heating System:
Radiators - Steam
Heating Source:
Gas-Natural
Cooling:
Central Air, Ductless Split AC
Water Heater:
Gas
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Services:
n/a
Lot Features
Acres:
0.38
Lot Dimensions:
110X150
Lot Features:
Level Lot
School Information
Elementary:
n/a
Middle:
n/a
High School:
n/a
Community Information
County:
Union
Town:
Plainfield City
Neighborhood:
n/a
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
n/a
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$980,000
Tax Amount:
$15,174
Land Assessment:
$102,500
Build. Assessment:
$67,500
Total Assessment:
$170,000
Tax Rate:
8.93
Tax Year:
2025
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
4030576
List Date:
05-28-2026
Days On Market:
0
Listing Broker:
COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC
Listing Agent:
Sean Quinn
 

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