For Sale30d on marketHistoric · 112 yrs
165 2nd St
South Amboy, NJ, 08879 • 08879 • Middlesex County
$500,000
$392/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,276Sqft
0.06 acLot
1914Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1914 · 112 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch(es) - Open · Deck
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Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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Buyers have saved this home
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Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1914 · Historic
Incredible opportunity to Own and Rent !!! 1/2 Duplex 2-Family !! First floor offers 2 bedrooms , 1 Full bathroom , Kitchen & living room. 2nd Floor offers 1 Bedroom, 1 Full bathroom, Kitchen & Living room. Driveway, Backyard. Great condition. Fully rented. Ecxellent location, Close to Downtown, Train station, Ferry with direct access to NYC, Shops , Restaurants & HWYS.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,111/month
Principal & Interest$2,445
Property Tax$500
Insurance$167
Down payment20% ($100,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $400,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1914
HeatingBaseboard Hotwater
CoolingNone, A/C Window Unit(s)
Parking1-2 Car Parking
Days on Zillow30 Days
Price/sqft$392
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1914
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard Hotwater
CoolingNone, A/C Window Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer, Sewer Charge
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1-2 Car Parking
BasementFull, Storage Space, Utility Room
Lot2,774 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood08879
Annual tax$4,172
Parcel2000055000000003
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Unit 1(2 Bedrooms
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Unit 2(1 Bedroom
Kitchen
1 Bath
Living Room)
Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)
Water Heater
Unit 1(Range/Oven
Refrigerator)
Unit 2(Range/Oven
Refrigerator)
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
None
A/C Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Exterior
Porch(es) - Open
Deck
Sidewalk
Yard
Parking
1-2 Car Parking
Patio & Porch
Porch(es) - Open
Deck
Lot Features
Near Shopping
Near Train
Near Public Transit
Community
Sidewalks
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Natural Gas
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market30
Est. value$357,700
Est. rent$2,306/mo
Tax rate1.82%
Price/sqft$392
On marketMar 14, 2026
PostedMar 11, 2026
Last sold$120,000
MLS updatedMar 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,084
Favorites25
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
South Amboy, NJ, 08879
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 14, 2026Listed For Sale$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
Jan 9, 2026Listing Removed$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
Jan 9, 2026Listed For Sale$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
Jun 23, 2025Contingent$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
Dec 6, 2024Listed For Sale$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
Apr 11, 2024Listing Removed——All Jersey MLS
Apr 3, 2024Listed For Sale$500,000$392All Jersey MLS
May 12, 2023Listing Removed——All Jersey MLS
May 9, 2023Price Change$1,700$1All Jersey MLS
Apr 29, 2023Listed For Rent$1,800$1All Jersey MLS
Dec 17, 2014Sold$120,000$94Public Record
Listed For Sale$500,000
Mar 14, 2026•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed$500,000
Jan 9, 2026•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$500,000
Jan 9, 2026•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Contingent$500,000
Jun 23, 2025•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$500,000
Dec 6, 2024•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
Apr 11, 2024•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Sale$500,000
Apr 3, 2024•$392/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listing Removed—
May 12, 2023•All Jersey MLS
Price Change$1,700
May 9, 2023•$1/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Listed For Rent$1,800
Apr 29, 2023•$1/sqft•All Jersey MLS
Sold$120,000
Dec 17, 2014•$94/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$4,172$130,000
Apr 10, 2024$4,172$130,000
Apr 10, 2023$4,014$130,000
Apr 10, 2022$3,814$130,000
Apr 10, 2021$3,751$130,000
Apr 10, 2020$3,662$130,000
Apr 10, 2019$3,574$130,000
Apr 10, 2018$3,574$130,000
Apr 10, 2017$5,379$130,000
Apr 10, 2016$5,418$204,000
Apr 10, 2015$5,233$204,000
Apr 10, 2014$5,090$204,000
Apr 10, 2012$4,584$204,000
Apr 10, 2011$4,421$204,000
Apr 10, 2010$4,196$204,000
Apr 10, 2009$3,690$204,000
Apr 10, 2008—$204,000
Apr 10, 2007$11,662$204,000
Apr 10, 2006$7,516$204,000
Apr 10, 2005$6,724$204,000
Apr 10, 2004—$35,600
Apr 10, 2003—$35,600
Apr 10, 2002—$35,600
Apr 10, 2001—$35,600
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Neighborhood details
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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