Home for Sale at 944 Madison Ave in Plainfield City, NJ for $899,000

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944 Madison Ave | Plainfield City

$899,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths (3 Full) | 3,663 Sq. Ft.

Own a rare piece of Plainfield history at 944 Madison Avenue. This distinctive 3,900 sq ft residence was built in 1897 as the carriage house to the iconic Coriell Mansion, the largest home ever constructed in the Queen City. Located in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, the property offers architectural integrity and timeless character rarely found today. The home has been featured in architectural publications and on historic home tours. Original craftsmanship is showcased throughout, including high ceilings, exposed beams, French doors, original wainscoting, stained-glass accents, and leaded transom windows. 5 gas fireplaces add warmth and old-world charm. The kitchen features a Viking range, stainless steel appliances, and a layout designed for entertaining. A generously sized dining room flows seamlessly into the main living areas. Set far off the street, mature hedges provide exceptional privacy. Expansive front and side yards, a detached two-car garage, and inviting outdoor spaces complete the setting. A summer kitchen opens to a patio and screened porch for easy indoor-outdoor living. The ground level offers flexible rooms with a full bath, ideal for a studio, home office, or recreation space. The main living level includes a primary suite, guest bedroom, additional full bath, and open living and dining areas. The third floor provides an additional bedroom or office and a full walk-in attic. A truly exceptional opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind historic residence. GSMLS 4005101

Directions to property: Park Avenue to Randolph Road to Madison Avenue

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4005101
Listing Category: 
Purchase
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Pricing
Pricing information for this listing.
List Price: 
$899,000
Basic Property Information
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Property Type: 
Residential
Property Sub Type: 
Single Family Detached
Primary Market Area: 
Plainfield City
Address: 
944 Madison Ave, Plainfield City, NJ 07060-2337, U.S.A.
County: 
Union
Latitude: 
40.6089900
Longitude: 
-74.4154800
Directions: 
Park Avenue to Randolph Road to Madison Avenue
Public Remarks: 
Own a rare piece of Plainfield history at 944 Madison Avenue. This distinctive 3,900 sq ft residence was built in 1897 as the carriage house to the iconic Coriell Mansion, the largest home ever constructed in the Queen City. Located in the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District, the property offers architectural integrity and timeless character rarely found today. The home has been featured in architectural publications and on historic home tours. Original craftsmanship is showcased throughout, including high ceilings, exposed beams, French doors, original wainscoting, stained-glass accents, and leaded transom windows. 5 gas fireplaces add warmth and old-world charm. The kitchen features a Viking range, stainless steel appliances, and a layout designed for entertaining. A generously sized dining room flows seamlessly into the main living areas. Set far off the street, mature hedges provide exceptional privacy. Expansive front and side yards, a detached two-car garage, and inviting outdoor spaces complete the setting. A summer kitchen opens to a patio and screened porch for easy indoor-outdoor living. The ground level offers flexible rooms with a full bath, ideal for a studio, home office, or recreation space. The main living level includes a primary suite, guest bedroom, additional full bath, and open living and dining areas. The third floor provides an additional bedroom or office and a full walk-in attic. A truly exceptional opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind historic residence.
Community Information
Subdivision: 
Van Wyck Brooks
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Carriage House
Year Built: 
1897
New Construction: 
0
Living Area: 
3,663
Basement: 
Slab
Interior: 
Beam Ceilings, Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Wood
Exterior Features: 
Enclosed Porch(es), Patio
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
8
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
1 Unit, Central Air
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.34
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
100X150
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
2 Car Width
Parking Type: 
2 Car Width
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2912-00759-0000-00011-0000-
Lot Number: 
11
Annual Tax: 
$11,788.00
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Primary Bedroom and Dining Room Chandeliers
Possession: 
TBD
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

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