For Sale186d on marketHistoric · 107 yrs
552 Compton Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861 • Chickentown • Middlesex County
$490,000
$356/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,377Sqft
0.06 acLot
1919Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1919 · 107 years of history
Ceramic Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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186 days on market
Established listing
$356/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1919 · Historic
Solid Brick colonial with hardwood floor through out with four bedrooms, full bath, livingroom, functional kitchen with plenty of cabinetry and counter space, full, semi finished basement with laundry and storage with inside and outside entrance. The finished attic has two extra rooms. Conveniently located near bus line, shopping and major highways. secluded yard with two large storage sold as is.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights hardwood floor and secluded yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,049/month
Principal & Interest$2,396
Property Tax$490
Insurance$163
Down payment20% ($98,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $392,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1919
HeatingSee Remarks
CoolingWall Unit(s), None, Window Unit(s)
ParkingNone
Lot2,500 sqft
Days on Zillow186 Days
Price/sqft$356
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1919
Stories2
Systems
HeatingSee Remarks
CoolingWall Unit(s), None, Window Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementPartially Finished, Full, Other Room(s), Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room, Workshop
Lot2,500 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodChickentown
ZoningR-50
Annual tax$649,560
Parcel1600285000000005
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1 Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Bath Full
Bath Main
3 Bedrooms
Attic
Other Room(s)
Storage
Appliances
Gas Range/Oven
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Laminate
Wood
Heating
See Remarks
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
None
Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Lot Features
See Remarks
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Gas
Natural Gas
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market186
Est. value$492,800
Est. rent$3,257/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$356
On marketOct 6, 2025
PostedOct 6, 2025
Last sold$190,000
MLS updatedOct 7, 2025
Tour days9
Views459
Favorites5
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Location
Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 6, 2025Listed For Sale$490,000$356All Jersey MLS
Apr 1, 2014Sold$190,000$138Public Record
Dec 17, 2013Price Change$195,000$142Petra Best Realty LLC
Oct 11, 2013Listed For Sale$199,000$145Petra Best Realty LLC
Dec 3, 2010Listing Removed$320,000$232Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Jun 17, 2010Listed For Sale$320,000$232Keller Williams Realty
May 14, 2010Listing Removed$320,000$232Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Apr 24, 2010Listed For Sale$320,000$232Keller Williams, Elite Realtor
Mar 19, 2010Listing Removed$330,000$240Keller Williams, Elite
Jul 24, 2009Listed For Sale$330,000$240Keller Williams, Elite
Jun 21, 2009Listing Removed$330,000$240Point2
Mar 14, 2009Listed For Sale$330,000$240Point2
Oct 3, 2006Sold$310,000$225Public Record
Sep 23, 2004Sold$237,000$172Public Record
Listed For Sale$490,000
Oct 6, 2025•$356/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$190,000
Apr 1, 2014•$138/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$195,000
Dec 17, 2013•$142/sqft•Petra Best Realty LLC
Listed For Sale$199,000
Oct 11, 2013•$145/sqft•Petra Best Realty LLC
Listing Removed$320,000
Dec 3, 2010•$232/sqft•Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Listed For Sale$320,000
Jun 17, 2010•$232/sqft•Keller Williams Realty
Listing Removed$320,000
May 14, 2010•$232/sqft•Keller Williams Elite, Realtors
Listed For Sale$320,000
Apr 24, 2010•$232/sqft•Keller Williams, Elite Realtor
Listing Removed$330,000
Mar 19, 2010•$240/sqft•Keller Williams, Elite
Listed For Sale$330,000
Jul 24, 2009•$240/sqft•Keller Williams, Elite
Listing Removed$330,000
Jun 21, 2009•$240/sqft•Point2
Listed For Sale$330,000
Mar 14, 2009•$240/sqft•Point2
Sold$310,000
Oct 3, 2006•$225/sqft•Public Record
Sold$237,000
Sep 23, 2004•$172/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$6,496$215,300
Apr 10, 2024$6,496$215,300
Apr 10, 2023$6,483$215,300
Apr 10, 2022$6,405$215,300
Apr 10, 2021$6,414$215,300
Apr 10, 2020$6,412$215,300
Apr 10, 2019$6,379$215,300
Apr 10, 2018$6,379$215,300
Apr 10, 2017$6,201$215,300
Apr 10, 2016$6,244$215,300
Apr 10, 2015$6,282$215,300
Apr 10, 2014$5,858$215,300
Apr 10, 2013$6,675$215,300
Apr 10, 2012$6,611$258,400
Apr 10, 2011$6,357$258,400
Apr 10, 2010$6,132$258,400
Apr 10, 2009$5,625$258,400
Apr 10, 2008—$258,400
Apr 10, 2007$8,043$258,400
Apr 10, 2006$7,946$92,700
Apr 10, 2005$7,841$92,700
Apr 10, 2004$784$92,700
Apr 10, 2003—$92,700
Apr 10, 2002—$92,700
Apr 10, 2001—$92,700
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Local context around this listing
Perth Amboy, NJ • Middlesex County
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Nearby zip codes
0886108862
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