Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch located in a quiet, established neighborhood in South Amboy. This home offers a functional layout with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, along with a comfortable living room, kitchen, and dining area ready for your personal touch. With solid bones and classic charm, it's the perfect canvas to update, renovate, or move right in and build equity over time. The fully finished walkout basement adds significant value, featuring a 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and expansive additional living space. With its private entrance, this level presents strong potential for extended living, a guest suite or ideal for multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy a private yard with plenty of room for gardening, outdoor gatherings, or simply unwinding. Ideally located just minutes from the South Amboy train station, Cheesequake rest stop, and the NY Waterway Ferry Terminal, this home offers convenient commuting options to New York City in approximately 45 minutes. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a solid home with great bones and the potential to truly make it your own. This property is strictly being sold 'As-Is'
Sold for $548,000
$548,000
279 4th St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
4beds
1,565sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,960 Square Feet Lot
$548,100 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$3,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$548,100
$504,000 - $597,000
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KEYSA GENTILE-STRIEFFLER,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-254-3750
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2612615R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Dining room
- Features: Dining L
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Daylight, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screen, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,565
- Total interior livable area: 1,565 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 6,960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 116.00 x 0.00
- Features: Near Train, Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2000116000000006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1959
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: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $293,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,402
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Sold | $548,000+4.4%$350/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2612615R Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $524,900$335/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2612615R Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $524,900+58.6%$335/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2612615R Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2009 | Sold | $331,000-7.8%$212/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2009 | Price change | $359,000-7.7%$229/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2009 | Listed for sale | $389,000+105.8%$249/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2001 | Sold | $189,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,402 | $293,000 |
| 2024 | $9,402 +3.9% | $293,000 |
| 2023 | $9,048 +5.2% | $293,000 |
| 2022 | $8,597 +1.7% | $293,000 |
| 2021 | $8,453 +2.4% | $293,000 |
| 2020 | $8,254 +2.5% | $293,000 |
| 2019 | $8,055 | $293,000 |
| 2018 | $8,055 +4.2% | $293,000 |
| 2017 | $7,726 -0.7% | $293,000 |
| 2016 | $7,782 +3.5% | $293,000 |
| 2015 | $7,515 +2.8% | $293,000 |
| 2014 | $7,310 +6.8% | $293,000 |
| 2013 | $6,844 +4% | $293,000 |
| 2012 | $6,584 +3.7% | $293,000 |
| 2011 | $6,349 +5.3% | $293,000 |
| 2010 | $6,027 +13.7% | $293,000 |
| 2009 | $5,300 | $293,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $293,000 |
| 2007 | $16,751 -23% | $293,000 |
| 2006 | $21,768 +11.8% | $293,000 |
| 2005 | $19,475 | $293,000 +184.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $103,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $103,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $103,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,100 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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- 5/10South Amboy Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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