Looking for a move-in ready home? Need a quick closing? Here is the perfect home! Situated in desirable South Amboy, this 3BR,2BA colonial will meet and exceed your expectations! Just one block from the train station with stops in NYC to the Jersey Shore, this home has an updated Eat in Kitchen with corian counters, full bath on first level with tiled shower, gorgeous hardwood floors with chestnut trim and hardwood on 2nd floor as well, fixed stairs to attic with plenty of storage, full basement with bilco doors just waiting for your finishing touches! The grass filled yard with quaint concrete patio would be the perfect place for your next get together. Alley way behind home gives you additional access to your yard. Potential for driveway from alley way. Buyer responsible to confirm with town. South Amboy is the city on the rise. Get in before it's too late! NYC Ferry to Manhattan just a short distance away. Train to NYC or the shore. Who could ask for more?
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
2,665 Square Feet Lot
$438,600 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$3,064 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,600
$395,000 - $487,000
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Updated eat in kitchenCorian countersAlley way behind home
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Listed by:
LYNN UST,
C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC 732-721-9000,
RYAN TOOKER,
C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2508176R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 219.3
- Dimensions: 17 x 12.9
Bedroom 2
- Area: 92.92
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.11
Bedroom 3
- Area: 114.48
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.8
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 205.7
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
- Area: 131.89
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 12.1
Living room
- Area: 214.2
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 17
Basement
- Area: 615
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Other, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two, Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2,665 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 111.00 x 24.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 2000052000000011
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt, Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Sewer Charge, 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: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $208,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,688
- Date on market: 1/16/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $420,000+2.7%$307/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2508176R Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2025 | Contingent | $409,000$299/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2508176R Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $409,000+7.9%$299/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2508176R Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2302439R Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2022 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$277/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2302439R Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $389,000-4%$284/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2302439R Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2022 | Contingent | $405,000$296/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2302439R Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $405,000+39.7%$296/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2302439R Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2010 | Listing removed | $289,900$212/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc. #915040 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2010 | Price change | $289,900-7.9%$212/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc. #915040 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2009 | Price change | $314,900-3.1%$230/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc. #915040 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $324,900$238/sqft |
Source: Century 21 #911306 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,688 | $208,400 |
| 2024 | $6,688 +3.9% | $208,400 |
| 2023 | $6,435 +5.2% | $208,400 |
| 2022 | $6,114 +1.7% | $208,400 |
| 2021 | $6,012 +2.4% | $208,400 |
| 2020 | $5,871 +2.5% | $208,400 |
| 2019 | $5,729 | $208,400 |
| 2018 | $5,729 +4.2% | $208,400 |
| 2017 | $5,496 -0.7% | $208,400 |
| 2016 | $5,535 +3.5% | $208,400 |
| 2015 | $5,345 +2.8% | $208,400 |
| 2014 | $5,200 +11% | $208,400 |
| 2012 | $4,683 +3.7% | $208,400 |
| 2011 | $4,516 +5.3% | $208,400 |
| 2010 | $4,287 +13.7% | $208,400 |
| 2009 | $3,770 | $208,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $208,400 |
| 2007 | $11,914 +19.6% | $208,400 |
| 2006 | $9,965 +11.8% | $208,400 |
| 2005 | $8,916 | $208,400 +341.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $47,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $47,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $47,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,200 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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