Don't miss out on this one! Spacious 2 family home with attached efficiency. Private parking in rear for 4-5 cars. Separate gas and electric. Near Downtown, public transportation, major highways and only blocks away from the historic waterfront area. Whether living in one unit and renting out the other or renting out both units and the efficiency, opportunity is knocking!
Sold for $575,000
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$575,000
159 Market St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
--beds
--baths
2,490sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1901
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$656,300 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$3,169 Estimated rent
Home value
$656,300
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Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,490 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1600044000000019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Perth Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $279,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,433
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $575,000+43.8%$231/sqft |
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| 1/16/2010 | Listing removed | $399,900$161/sqft |
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| 9/16/2009 | Price change | $399,900-2.2%$161/sqft |
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| 7/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $409,000$164/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,433 | $279,500 |
| 2024 | $8,433 +0.2% | $279,500 |
| 2023 | $8,416 +1.2% | $279,500 |
| 2022 | $8,315 -0.1% | $279,500 |
| 2021 | $8,326 +0% | $279,500 |
| 2020 | $8,324 +0.5% | $279,500 |
| 2019 | $8,282 +3.1% | $279,500 |
| 2018 | $8,030 -0.2% | $279,500 |
| 2017 | $8,050 -0.7% | $279,500 |
| 2016 | $8,106 -0.6% | $279,500 |
| 2015 | $8,156 +2.9% | $279,500 |
| 2014 | $7,929 +5.9% | $279,500 |
| 2013 | $7,491 -9.3% | $279,500 |
| 2012 | $8,260 +7.9% | $279,500 -10.2% |
| 2011 | $7,653 +3.7% | $311,100 |
| 2010 | $7,382 +9% | $311,100 |
| 2009 | $6,773 | $311,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $311,100 |
| 2007 | $11,757 +1.2% | $311,100 +129.6% |
| 2006 | $11,615 +1.3% | $135,500 |
| 2005 | $11,461 +900% | $135,500 |
| 2004 | $1,146 | $135,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $135,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $135,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $135,500 |
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Neighborhood: The Waterfront
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Robert N Wilentz Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Mc Ginnis Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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