Welcome to 438 Brookside Ave, a cozy tiny home in the heart of South Amboy, NJ. This unique home is an ideal choice for those seeking a minimalist lifestyle with easy access to some of NJ's best amenities. This is a 1-bed, 1 bath home with modern finishes. You'll have in-unit laundry, a central HVAC system, private backyard, and private driveway parking. The local amenities make this home an unbeatable find. Just a short drive away, enjoy the South Amboy Waterfront Park, or ride down to Long Branch to catch a few waves in the Atlantic. The recently introduced South Amboy Ferry provides a convenient and stress-free way to travel to and from Manhattan, making this location ideal for commuters. Bus goers can take NJ Transit from just a few blocks away, and drivers, you are conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, and Route 9. Your new home is available now! Reach out with questions and to schedule your tour.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
438 Brookside Ave, Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879
1beds
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,201 Square Feet Lot
$282,500 Zestimate®
$583/sqft
$2,073 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,500
$257,000 - $311,000
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ASHLEY POLLARD,
RE/MAX FIRST REALTY II 908-664-1500
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2605062R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Not Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath Main, None
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum
- Basement: Crawl Only, None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 480
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stall Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 106.00 x 26.00
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 1500017000000438
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable TV, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Laurence Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $583/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,787
- Date on market: 9/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Sold | $280,000-6.4%$583/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2605062R Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$623/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2605062R Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+6.8%$623/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2605062R Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listing removed | $1,950$4/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2602849R Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,950+1.3%$4/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2602849R Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listing removed | $1,925$4/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2501630R Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Price change | $1,925-8.3%$4/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2501630R Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,100$4/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2501630R Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2023 | Sold | $280,000-6.7%$583/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2403777R Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Pending sale | $299,999$625/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22326968 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Contingent | $299,999$625/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2403777R Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,999$625/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2403777R Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2023 | Contingent | $299,999$625/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2403777R Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,999+144.8%$625/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2403777R Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2022 | Sold | $122,541+80.2%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2001 | Sold | $68,000+172%$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1998 | Sold | $25,000$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,501 +28.4% | $81,400 +28.4% |
| 2024 | $3,506 +4.3% | $63,400 |
| 2023 | $3,361 +2.3% | $63,400 |
| 2022 | $3,285 +1.7% | $63,400 |
| 2021 | $3,230 | $63,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $63,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,400 |
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Neighborhood: 08879
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 5/10Old Bridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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- Middlesex County
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