Sold714d on marketHistoric · 117 yrs
279 Washington St
Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861 • Amboy Avenue • Middlesex County
$390,000
$287/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,360Sqft
0.09 acLot
1909Built
Property DNA
Remarks Style
Built 1909 · 117 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
714 days on market
Established listing
$287/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1909 · Historic
Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in the heart of Perth Amboy awaiting it's new owners. Brand new roof, heating, floors and much more. Very spacious grassy backyard and welcoming front porch. Close to NYC and transportation.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights close to nyc, brand new roof, and spacious grassy backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,437/month
Principal & Interest$1,917
Property Tax$390
Insurance$130
Down payment20% ($78,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.23% rate · 30yr fixed · $312,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1909
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), See Remarks
ParkingNone
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRemarks
Year built1909
Stories3
Systems
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), See Remarks
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAmboy Avenue
ZoningR-25
Annual tax$5,896
Parcel1600166000000008
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Kitchen
Bath Half
Living Room
Dining Room
3 Bedrooms
Bath Full
Library/Office
Family Room
Appliances
Electric Range/Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
See Remarks
Exterior Features
Exterior
Open Porch(es)
Yard
Parking
None
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
3 rooms detailed
Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
Not Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market714
Est. value$463,500
Est. rent$2,983/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$287
On marketJan 12, 2024
PostedSep 21, 2025
Last sold$390,000
MLS updatedApr 25, 2024
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Perth Amboy?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 25, 2024Sold$390,000$287All Jersey MLS
Mar 13, 2024Pending Sale$390,000$287MoreMLS
Mar 13, 2024Contingent$390,000$287All Jersey MLS
Jan 12, 2024Listed For Sale$390,000$287All Jersey MLS
Dec 19, 2023Listing Removed——MoreMLS
Nov 2, 2023Price Change$415,000$305MoreMLS
Oct 17, 2023Price Change$430,000$316MoreMLS
Oct 6, 2023Price Change$475,000$349All Jersey MLS
Oct 4, 2023Price Change$460,000$338All Jersey MLS
Sep 19, 2023Listed For Sale$475,000$349MoreMLS
May 3, 2023Sold$221,000$163Public Record
Sold$390,000
Apr 25, 2024•$287/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Pending Sale$390,000
Mar 13, 2024•$287/sqft•MoreMLS
Contingent$390,000
Mar 13, 2024•$287/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$390,000
Jan 12, 2024•$287/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Dec 19, 2023•MoreMLS
Price Change$415,000
Nov 2, 2023•$305/sqft•MoreMLS
Price Change$430,000
Oct 17, 2023•$316/sqft•MoreMLS
Price Change$475,000
Oct 6, 2023•$349/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$460,000
Oct 4, 2023•$338/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$475,000
Sep 19, 2023•$349/sqft•MoreMLS
Sold$221,000
May 3, 2023•$163/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$6,858$227,300
Apr 10, 2024$5,980$198,200
Apr 10, 2023$5,968$198,200
Apr 10, 2022$5,896$198,200
Apr 10, 2021$5,904$198,200
Apr 10, 2020$5,902$198,200
Apr 10, 2019$5,873$198,200
Apr 10, 2018$5,873$198,200
Apr 10, 2017$5,708$198,200
Apr 10, 2016$5,748$198,200
Apr 10, 2015$5,783$198,200
Apr 10, 2014$5,623$198,200
Apr 10, 2013$6,303$198,200
Apr 10, 2012$6,245$235,200
Apr 10, 2011$5,786$235,200
Apr 10, 2010$5,581$235,200
Apr 10, 2009$5,120$235,200
Apr 10, 2008—$235,200
Apr 10, 2007$5,683$235,200
Apr 10, 2006$5,614$65,500
Apr 10, 2005$5,540$65,500
Apr 10, 2004$554$65,500
Apr 10, 2003—$65,500
Apr 10, 2002—$63,800
Apr 10, 2001—$63,800
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Perth Amboy, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby neighborhoods
Amboy AvenueBarberDowntownHall AvenueHarborHopelawnMaurerSouthwesternSpa SpringsState Street
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
0886108862
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