For SaleHistoric · 121 yrs
227-229 Bordentown Ave
South Amboy, NJ, 08879 • 08879 • Middlesex County
$899,000
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
2Baths
0.15 acLot
1905Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1905 · 121 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch(es) - Open · Porch
6-Car Garage
Garage · Detached · Covered · See Remarks
Just Listed
Listed Apr 10, 2026
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1905 · Historic
Awesome large side by side duplex with open front porch, each unit has 3 large bedrooms and 1.5 baths. There are high ceilings, wood floors have just been refinished unit 227 and unit has been freshly painted. Updated kitchen awesome living space. Full attic with fixed steps. Basement with laundry hook ups. Unit 229 has long term on month to month same lay out at 227. This home also has a very nice garage that opens onto Catherine St number on the door is 228. The garage has 1/2 bath and oil heat with tank in garage. Very nice garage its about 1600 sq. feet with loft are with fixed steps. there is also a smaller garage attach great for storage.currently rented to someone with antique car..This property has endless possibilities. It has been very well maintained and only a few short blocks to the train... All good size rooms, Also very close to South Amboy Ferry to NY Home is also close to South Amboy waterfront park...
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated kitchen, high ceilings, and all good size rooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,635/month
Principal & Interest$4,436
Property Tax$899
Insurance$300
Down payment20% ($179,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $719,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1905
HeatingRadiators-Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Parking6 Garage spaces
Days on Zillow0
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1905
Stories3
Systems
HeatingRadiators-Hot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage, Detached, Covered, See Remarks
Garage6 spaces
BasementFull, Daylight, Laundry Facilities
FencingFencing/Wall
Lot6,599 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08879
Annual tax$13,090
Parcel2000030000000010
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room
3 Bedrooms
Kitchen
Living Room
1 1/2 Baths)
Unit 2(Dining Room
3 Bedrooms
Kitchen
Living Room
1 1/2 Baths)
Appliances
Water Heater(See Remarks
Gas)
Water Heater
Unit 1(Range/Oven)
Unit 2(Range/Oven)
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior
Curbs
Porch(es) - Open
Fencing/Wall
Yard
Porch
Parking
Garage
Detached
Covered
See Remarks
Patio & Porch
Porch(es) - Open
Porch
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Level
Community
Curbs
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Gas
Natural Gas
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$916,500
Est. rent$3,142/mo
Tax rate1.82%
On marketApr 10, 2026
PostedApr 10, 2026
Last sold$180,000
MLS updatedApr 10, 2026
Tour days9
Views77
Favorites3
How are the schools in South Amboy?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
South Amboy, NJ, 08879
Price history
2 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 10, 2026Listed For Sale$899,000—All Jersey MLS
Jul 3, 1995Sold$180,000—Public Record
Listed For Sale$899,000
Apr 10, 2026•All Jersey MLS
Sold$180,000
Jul 3, 1995•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$13,090$407,900
Apr 10, 2024$13,090$407,900
Apr 10, 2023$12,596$407,900
Apr 10, 2022$11,968$407,900
Apr 10, 2021$11,768$407,900
Apr 10, 2020$11,491$407,900
Apr 10, 2019$11,213$407,900
Apr 10, 2018$8,455$407,900
Apr 10, 2017$10,756$407,900
Apr 10, 2016$10,834$407,900
Apr 10, 2015$10,463$407,900
Apr 10, 2014$10,177$407,900
Apr 10, 2012$9,166$407,900
Apr 10, 2011$8,839$407,900
Apr 10, 2010$8,391$407,900
Apr 10, 2009$7,379$407,900
Apr 10, 2008—$407,900
Apr 10, 2007$23,320$407,900
Apr 10, 2006$20,607$407,900
Apr 10, 2005$18,436$407,900
Apr 10, 2004—$97,600
Apr 10, 2003—$97,600
Apr 10, 2002—$97,600
Apr 10, 2001—$97,600
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Local context around this listing
South Amboy, NJ • Middlesex County
Nearby cities
CarteretEast BrunswickEdisonMatawanMonroe TownshipNew BrunswickNorth BrunswickOld Bridge
Nearby zip codes
08879
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