Welcome home to this inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial, ideally situated on a 50x100 lot across from South Amboy Elementary School. From its spacious layout to its unbeatable location, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Inside, you'll find a warm and functional floor plan featuring a large living room, formal dining room, cozy family room, and an eat-in kitchen that's perfect for everyday living. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, pretty backsplash and updated cabinets. There's also a half bath on the main level for added convenience. At the rear of the home, enjoy a bright and airy 3-season room an ideal spot to relax and enjoy your private backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, all thoughtfully arranged on the second level. Need more space? The attic with a pulldown staircase provides additional storage. whether you're looking for extra storage. Plus, a full basement offers even more storage. Outside, a 2-car driveway, spacious yard, and handy storage shed complete the package. Enjoy everything South Amboy has to offer just moments from downtown shopping and dining, the NYC ferry, train and bus lines, the scenic waterfront park, YMCA, and easy access to the Jersey Shore. Whether you're commuting or settling down, this home is the perfect place to start your next chapter.
Sold for $505,000
$505,000
257 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3beds
1,548sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5,000.69 Square Feet Lot
$510,500 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$3,064 Estimated rent
Home value
$510,500
$465,000 - $562,000
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Listed by:
RYAN TOOKER,
C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC 732-721-9000,
LYNN UST,
C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2603153R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 362
Heating
- Radiators-Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Family Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,548
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 5,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2000042000000004
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: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $505,000+1%$326/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2603153R Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $500,000$323/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2603153R Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $500,000$323/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2603153R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,151 | $254,000 |
| 2024 | $8,151 +3.9% | $254,000 |
| 2023 | $7,844 +5.2% | $254,000 |
| 2022 | $7,452 +1.7% | $254,000 |
| 2021 | $7,328 +6.1% | $254,000 |
| 2020 | $6,905 +2.6% | $254,000 |
| 2019 | $6,732 +3% | $254,000 |
| 2018 | $6,534 +1.3% | $254,000 |
| 2017 | $6,448 -0.7% | $254,000 |
| 2016 | $6,496 +3.7% | $254,000 |
| 2015 | $6,265 +2.9% | $254,000 |
| 2014 | $6,087 +7.1% | $254,000 |
| 2013 | $5,683 +4.1% | $254,000 |
| 2012 | $5,457 +3.9% | $254,000 |
| 2011 | $5,254 +5.6% | $254,000 |
| 2010 | $4,975 +14.5% | $254,000 |
| 2009 | $4,345 | $254,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $254,000 |
| 2007 | $14,521 +19.4% | $254,000 |
| 2006 | $12,161 +11.8% | $254,000 |
| 2005 | $10,880 | $254,000 +341% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $57,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $57,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $57,600 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South Amboy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10South Amboy High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- South Amboy
- 08879
- 257 George St
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