Welcome to 261 Catherine Street, a move-in-ready, beautifully remodeled bi-level 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located on a quiet street in the heart of South Amboy. Filled with natural light, this inviting residence features hardwood floors throughout, a sun filled living room with a charming bay window, and a kitchen with updated appliances, complemented by modern finishes and a well designed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. This lovely home offers spacious living areas, comfortable bedrooms, updated baths, and outdoor space with great potential, all conveniently located near local shops, dining, parks, schools, and major transportation routes, blending neighborhood charm with commuter convenience. Don't miss this opportunity.
Sold for $555,000
$555,000
261 Catherine St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3beds
1,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$555,100 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$3,344 Estimated rent
Home value
$555,100
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Modern finishesHardwood floors throughoutFilled with natural lightOutdoor spaceCharming bay windowComfortable bedroomsQuiet street
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ALEKSANDR PRITSKER,
EXP REALTY, LLC 866-201-6210,
IRINA KRICHEVSKY,
EXP REALTY, LLC
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2609626R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, Laundry Room, Bath Half, Den, Storage, Utility Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, Dining Room, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Screen/Storm Window
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two, Bi-Level
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Curbs, Deck, Screen/Storm Window, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2000029000000001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $301,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,666
- Date on market: 1/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $555,000-5.1%$298/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2609626R Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Contingent | $585,000$315/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2609626R Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Pending sale | $585,000$315/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22601495 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $585,000+125%$315/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22601495 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2010 | Sold | $260,000-5.5%$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2010 | Price change | $275,000-4.8%$148/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #15020 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2010 | Price change | $289,000-5.2%$155/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #15020 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2010 | Price change | $305,000-4.7%$164/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #15020 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $319,900$172/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #15020 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,666 | $301,200 |
| 2024 | $9,666 +3.9% | $301,200 |
| 2023 | $9,301 +5.2% | $301,200 |
| 2022 | $8,837 +1.7% | $301,200 |
| 2021 | $8,690 +2.4% | $301,200 |
| 2020 | $8,485 +2.5% | $301,200 |
| 2019 | $8,280 | $301,200 |
| 2018 | $8,280 +4.2% | $301,200 |
| 2017 | $7,943 -0.7% | $301,200 |
| 2016 | $8,000 +3.5% | $301,200 |
| 2015 | $7,726 +2.8% | $301,200 |
| 2014 | $7,515 +7.7% | $301,200 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $6,980 +4% | $298,800 |
| 2012 | $6,714 +7.9% | $298,800 |
| 2011 | $6,225 +5.6% | $298,800 |
| 2010 | $5,896 +14.4% | $298,800 |
| 2009 | $5,155 | $298,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $298,800 |
| 2007 | $17,082 -0.9% | $298,800 |
| 2006 | $17,229 +11.8% | $298,800 |
| 2005 | $15,414 | $298,800 +266.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,600 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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- 5/10South Amboy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10South Amboy High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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