Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial offering 2,267 square feet of living space on a generous 0.115-acre lotrare for South Amboy. Built in 1914, this home blends classic architectural details with thoughtful modern upgrades. The inviting screened porch with maintenance-free decking and a patio with retractable awning offer outdoor living. Inside, the main level boasts a mudroom with built-in storage, a living room with bay window and gas fireplace framed by shiplap, and a formal dining room with custom trim and hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, cabinetry to the ceiling, farm house apron sink, tin ceiling, subway tile backsplash, ship lap accent wall and stainless steel appliances. A full bath and first-floor bedroom complete the level. Upstairs, the primary suite impresses with two WIC, while two additional bedrooms, a second updated full bath, and laundry provide comfort and convenience. An attic with permanent stairs offers 752 sq ft of expansion potential. Additional highlights include a 2-car detached garage with storage shed, long driveway, newer sewer line, and thermal windows. Minutes from NYC train station and ferry terminal, Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, downtown South Amboy and major highways.
Sold for $585,000
$585,000
237 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
4beds
2,267sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$610,600 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$3,523 Estimated rent
Home value
$610,600
$580,000 - $647,000
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Updated kitchenTin ceilingLong drivewayHardwood floorsFarm house apron sinkMudroom with built-in storageAttic with permanent stairs
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KATHLEEN FROELICH,
REDFIN CORPORATION 609-216-7035
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2660125M
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Living room
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiators-Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Blinds, 1 Bedroom, Dining Room, Bath Full, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Laundry Room, Attic, Other Room(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Full, Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,267
- Total interior livable area: 2,267 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch(es), Insulated Pane Windows, Patio, Storage Shed, Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2000042000000012
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- 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: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $339,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,882
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $585,000+3.5%$258/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2660125M Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Contingent | $565,000$249/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2660125M Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $565,000-5.8%$249/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2660125M Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $599,900$265/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3969061 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Price change | $599,900-4%$265/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2511166R Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000+73.6%$276/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2511166R Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2005 | Sold | $360,000+118.2%$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1999 | Sold | $165,000$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,882 | $339,100 |
| 2024 | $10,882 +3.9% | $339,100 |
| 2023 | $10,471 +5.2% | $339,100 |
| 2022 | $9,949 +1.7% | $339,100 |
| 2021 | $9,783 +2.4% | $339,100 |
| 2020 | $9,552 +2.5% | $339,100 |
| 2019 | $9,322 | $339,100 |
| 2018 | $9,322 +4.2% | $339,100 |
| 2017 | $8,942 -0.7% | $339,100 |
| 2016 | $9,007 +3.5% | $339,100 |
| 2015 | $8,698 +2.8% | $339,100 |
| 2014 | $8,461 +6.8% | $339,100 |
| 2013 | $7,921 +4% | $339,100 |
| 2012 | $7,620 +3.7% | $339,100 |
| 2011 | $7,348 +5.3% | $339,100 |
| 2010 | $6,975 +13.7% | $339,100 |
| 2009 | $6,134 | $339,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $339,100 |
| 2007 | $19,386 +20.8% | $339,100 |
| 2006 | $16,046 +11.8% | $339,100 |
| 2005 | $14,356 | $339,100 +346.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $76,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $76,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,000 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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