Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial offering a great opportunity for buyers looking to update or renovate to their own taste. This home features a traditional layout with solid bones and plenty of potential throughout. The full bathroom has been recently renovated, providing a modern touch to the home. With a little TLC and vision, this property can truly shine. Step outside to a large fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or creating your ideal outdoor retreat. Conveniently located just minutes from the South Amboy train station and Cheesequake rest stop, making commuting and travel a breeze. A fantastic opportunity to add value and make this home your own! Property sold As-Is
For sale
Price cut: $40K (7/15)
$385,000
288 Conover St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
3beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
6,198 Square Feet Lot
$391,100 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Traditional layoutPerfect for entertainingLarge fenced backyard
- 144 days
- 1,410
- 107
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
MICHAEL MATTHEWS 732-742-2570,
ORANGE KEY REALTY, INC.
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2616038R
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: 0
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Skylight, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Deck, Storage Shed, Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2000148000000021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial, Two Story
- 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: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $292/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,015
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$391,100
$372,000 - $411,000
$3,135/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $385,000-9.4%$292/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $425,000-5.6%$322/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+275%$341/sqft |
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| 8/3/1998 | Sold | $120,000$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,015 | $218,600 |
| 2024 | $7,015 +3.9% | $218,600 |
| 2023 | $6,750 +5.2% | $218,600 |
| 2022 | $6,414 +1.7% | $218,600 |
| 2021 | $6,307 | $218,600 |
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