Charming 4Bedroom Cape Cod. Move In Ready. Prime Location! Welcome to your next home this beautiful and lovingly maintained Cape Cod offers 4 spacious bedrooms (2 on each level)a bright and inviting living room, a formal dining room, & a full bath. Step outside and enjoy the beautifully front yard and a private backyard, ideal for summer gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing. You'll love the full basement with endless potential for storage, a gym, or future finishing. Stay comfortable year round with central air, and save on energy costs with fully paid off!!! solar panels. A private driveway for two cars, a detached garage along with newer roof, fresh paint, and some new windows. Easy access to main routes & NYC via train or ferry, making your daily travel a breeze. Priced to sell! This home is in excellent condition and ready for its next chapter. Being sold As Is.
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
42 Merritt Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
4beds
1,014sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$488,500 Zestimate®
$473/sqft
$2,880 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,500
$445,000 - $537,000
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MARIATHERESA CARRANZA,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-494-7700
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2602036R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, None
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,014
- Total interior livable area: 1,014 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Storage Shed
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1900433000000003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod, Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $473/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,135
- Date on market: 8/10/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Sold | $480,000+6.7%$473/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2602036R Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Pending sale | $450,000$444/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3979673 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Contingent | $450,000$444/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2602036R Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+95.7%$444/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2602036R Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2014 | Sold | $230,000-2.1%$227/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2013 | Price change | $235,000-6%$232/sqft |
Source: ERA Designs for Living #1404887 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $250,000+100%$247/sqft |
Source: ERA Designs for Living #1404887 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2000 | Sold | $125,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,338 | $120,200 |
| 2024 | $7,338 +2.8% | $120,200 |
| 2023 | $7,135 +7.1% | $120,200 |
| 2022 | $6,665 +1.1% | $120,200 |
| 2021 | $6,592 +2.6% | $120,200 |
| 2020 | $6,425 +4% | $120,200 |
| 2019 | $6,177 | $120,200 |
| 2018 | $6,177 +5.2% | $120,200 |
| 2017 | $5,873 +2.3% | $120,200 |
| 2016 | $5,740 +2.8% | $120,200 |
| 2015 | $5,586 +1.2% | $120,200 |
| 2014 | $5,518 +2.1% | $120,200 |
| 2013 | $5,404 +2.2% | $120,200 |
| 2012 | $5,289 +3.6% | $120,200 |
| 2011 | $5,107 +1.3% | $120,200 |
| 2010 | $5,044 +5.1% | $120,200 |
| 2009 | $4,798 | $120,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2004 | $3,955 | $120,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $120,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $120,200 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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