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972 Kensington AvePlainfield City, NJ 07060

Single Family · 5 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 2 Half Baths
$925,000 Active

972 Kensington Ave Overview

Time on Site:
33 days
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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 3,500 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.

Listing provided courtesy of COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC- MLS# 4030576MLS ProviderContact Information: 908-377-7058
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972 Kensington Ave Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family

Details

General

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1926

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Union

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate

Community/Development

  • Community Living: No

Tax Information

  • City Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,174.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 8.926
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No

Interior

Building Information

  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Outside Entrance, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom 2, Full Bath

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 3.20
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 23x14
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 14x12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 14x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third

Building Interior

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Generator-Built-In, Jennaire Type, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Water Filter
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Water Heater: Gas

General Information

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Split AC
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Cedar Closets
  • Rooms Total: 16

Room Information

  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x14
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Dim: 16x14
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: BathOthr,DiningRm,Foyer,Kitchen,LivingRm,Pantry,Solarium,Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 23x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • Primary Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Other Room 1: Solarium
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x11
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 12x11
  • Other Room 2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Pantry
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 9x7
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Foyer
  • Other Room 4 Dim: 29x9
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Blacktop, Fencing
  • Parking Total: 4

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Level Lot
  • Lot Size Area: 110X150
  • Water Source: Public Water

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Roof: Slate

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Gazebo, Patio, FencPriv
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural

972 Kensington Ave Neighborhood

Community

07060 (Plainfield City) Demographics

34
Median Age
9,175
Population Density (per sq. mile)
29%
College Educated
$61,953
Estimated Median Income
6,161
Estimated Total Home Owners
9,154
Estimated Total Renters
40% / 60%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

972 Kensington Ave Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

972 Kensington Ave Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$554,183
Average List Price
$560
Average Price per Square Foot
1
Properties Sold
92
Average Days on Market
33
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

972 Kensington Ave History

Date Event Value Agent
6/23/2026Source: Garden State MLS Price Reduction
$925,000 -5.6%
5/28/2026Source: Garden State MLS Added to Database
May 28, 2026