613 Maple Avenue
613 Maple Avenue
613 Maple Ave, South Plainfield NJ
| RPR automated valuation (typically accurate to slightly conservative) | $678,000 |
| Zestimate (reference only — less reliable per agent experience) | $775,000 |
| 2704 Park Ave — closed, unrenovated ($388/sf) | $600,000 |
| 423 S Plainfield Ave — closed, comparable updated condition | $685,000 |
| 117 E Elmwood Dr — closed, comparable renovation, no pool ($440/sf) | $725,000 |
| 325 Hancock St — closed, dated/deferred maintenance (floor) | $340,000 |
| Premium — new pool, deck, oversized driveway (no comp has a pool) | Upward |
| Recommended List Price | $699,900 |
South Plainfield Market Overview
South Plainfield's median sold price is up roughly 11% year-over-year as of mid-2026, even as list-price-per-square-foot has softened slightly month over month. Homes in the borough are moving quickly — a median of 33 days on market — when priced correctly for condition and location.
Subject Property Opportunity
At 1,674 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on a 0.68-acre lot, 613 Maple Ave is confirmed to be updated with a new HVAC system, a new pool and deck, and an oversized driveway. Combined with a lot roughly three times the street average, this positions the subject as one of the strongest offerings of its type currently available in South Plainfield — with amenities none of the closed comparables in this report have.
Pricing Strategy & Buyer Psychology
Launching just below the $700,000 mark keeps the listing visible to buyers searching under that threshold while remaining close to the estimated value. Note that 117 E Elmwood Dr — the closest comp in condition and price tier — took 104 days to sell, suggesting homes above roughly $700K move slower here than the 14-16 day sales seen at lower price points. Set expectations accordingly.
Why the $720,000 Estimate Is Supported
117 E Elmwood Dr, the closest match in finish quality, sold for $725,000 without a pool and on a smaller lot — the subject matches its renovation tier and adds a new pool, deck, and oversized driveway, supporting a similar or higher price despite Elmwood's higher raw $/sf on a smaller home. RPR's $678,000 valuation and 423 S Plainfield's $685,000 sale form a solid floor for a comparably updated home without a pool. 2704 Park Ave and 325 Hancock St show what unrenovated homes command ($600,000 and $340,000), underscoring how much the subject's updates and amenities matter. Balancing all of this supports an estimated value of approximately $720,000.
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