Spacious Main Street Colonial with Open Front Porch and Private Parking from back alley. Four Levels including walkup attic and basement. Home offers classic charm and endless potential, perfect for a buyer ready to update and make it their own. Roof only 7 years old, one furnace new, second furnace 2 years old and water heater 3 years old. The first floor features beautiful wood floors and rare original woodwork and moldings throughout. First Floor boasts a spacious living room and formal dining room. Additional first floor features include a full bath, eat in kitchen, back porch, and an oversized 30x26 family room with endless possibilities. A convenient side entrance provides an additional entry. The second floor offers laminate flooring, four/five bedrooms, ample storage, a full bath, and an additional kitchen suite. The attic, accessible by stairs, provides extra rooms and abundant storage space. The full basement is packed with opportunity and includes a washer and dryer, multiple storage rooms, a half bath, and a separate entrance leading to the backyard and parking area. Enjoy private parking for up to three cars with a driveway accessible from the rear street. Conveniently located close to shopping, dining, ferry access, NYC train and bus transportation, and major highways including the Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
223 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
5beds
2,995sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,216.61 Square Feet Lot
$550,300 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$3,548 Estimated rent
Home value
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$501,000 - $605,000
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Back porchBeautiful wood floorsOpen front porchAmple storageFormal dining roomConvenient side entrance
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ALZIRA FARINHAS,
RE/MAX INNOVATION 732-298-6006
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2610620R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor, Sitting Area, Dressing Room
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower, Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Country Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Zoned, Baseboard, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Range, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Drapes-See Remarks, Firealarm, Shades-Existing, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Storage, Library/Office, Attic, Media Room, Utility Room, Other Room(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Drapes, Shades-Existing
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Half, Daylight, Den, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,995
- Total interior livable area: 2,995 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 3 Cars Deep, Driveway, On Site, On Street, See Remarks
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stall Shower
Features
- Levels: Three Or More, See Remarks
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Patio, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 4,216 sqft
- Dimensions: 111.00 x 0.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 2000062000000005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Custom Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $550,000$184/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2610620R Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$184/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610620R Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000-15.3%$184/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2610620R Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  GSMLS #3893053 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,000-7%$217/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2409654R Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2408958R Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $698,000$233/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2408958R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,599 | $330,300 |
| 2024 | $10,599 +3.9% | $330,300 |
| 2023 | $10,200 +5.2% | $330,300 |
| 2022 | $9,691 +1.7% | $330,300 |
| 2021 | $9,529 +5.3% | $330,300 |
| 2020 | $9,049 +2.5% | $330,300 |
| 2019 | $8,830 +3.1% | $330,300 |
| 2018 | $8,568 +1.3% | $330,300 |
| 2017 | $8,460 -0.7% | $330,300 |
| 2016 | $8,523 +3.7% | $330,300 |
| 2015 | $8,222 +2.9% | $330,300 |
| 2014 | $7,991 +7% | $330,300 |
| 2013 | $7,466 +4.1% | $330,300 |
| 2012 | $7,172 +0.2% | $330,300 |
| 2011 | $7,158 +5.3% | $330,300 |
| 2010 | $6,794 +13.7% | $330,300 |
| 2009 | $5,975 | $330,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $330,300 |
| 2007 | $18,883 +38% | $330,300 |
| 2006 | $13,682 +11.8% | $330,300 |
| 2005 | $12,240 | $330,300 +409.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $64,800 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South Amboy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10South Amboy High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Middlesex County
- South Amboy
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- 223 Main St
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