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Sold for $500,000
    • $500,000

    518 Center St, South Amboy, NJ 08879

    3beds
    1,936sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1959
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $502,200 Zestimate®
    $258/sqft
    $3,551 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $502,200

    $457,000 - $547,000

    $3,551/mo

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    What's special

    Recessed lightingTiled shower stallBamboo floorsCeiling fanSpacious covered front porchTwo additional generous bedroomsFully fenced yard
    Welcome to this updated 3BR,2BA Colonial home in the scenic waterfront city of South Amboy. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced yard featuring a paver patio. A spacious covered front porch provides an additional spot to unwind. Inside, you'll find a bright and spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting. A formal dining room with bamboo floors with access to the rear yard. The cozy living room also features bamboo floors, a large picture window, and a door to the front covered porch. A fully updated full bath on the first floor includes granite countertops, a tiled shower stall, and tile flooring. Upstairs, the large primary bedroom offers an oversized area and ceiling fan. The second full bathroom has been beautifully updated with granite countertops, a tub/shower with clear glass doors, and tile flooring. Two additional generous bedrooms complete the second floor. A full basement provides plenty of storage and access to the garage and backyard! Less than a mile from the NYC-bound train station and just minutes to the South Amboy Ferry, waterfront park, shops, restaurants, GSP/TP, Outerbridge Crossing and major highways.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    RYAN TOOKER,

    C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC 732-721-9000

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2608281RMLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Dining Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
    Basement
    • Area: 673
    Heating
    • Radiant, Central, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Attic
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Basement: Full, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,936
    • Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Built-In Garage, Driveway, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed
    • Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Curbs, Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Yard
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
    • Features: Near Train, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2000136000000013

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp(s)
    • Gas: Natural Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
    Location
    • Region: South Amboy

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $258/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $295,000
    • Annual tax amount: $9,467
    • Date on market: 12/8/2025
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/14/2026Sold$500,000-4.8%$258/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2608281R Report a problem
    2/12/2026Contingent$525,000$271/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2608281R Report a problem
    12/8/2025Listed for sale$525,000$271/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2608281R Report a problem
    5/8/2025Listing removed$525,000$271/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2513099R Report a problem
    5/4/2025Listed for sale$525,000+16.9%$271/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2513099R Report a problem
    12/20/2022Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    11/8/2022Pending sale$449,000$232/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #22233042 Report a problem
    11/7/2022Contingent$449,000$232/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2304942R Report a problem
    11/7/2022Pending sale$449,000$232/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22233042 Report a problem
    10/21/2022Listed for sale$449,000+4.4%$232/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2304942R Report a problem
    6/10/2022Listing removed--
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2211074R Report a problem
    6/1/2022Price change$430,000-6.5%$222/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2211074R Report a problem
    5/17/2022Price change$460,000-2.1%$238/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2211074R Report a problem
    3/26/2022Price change$470,000-2.1%$243/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2211074R Report a problem
    3/20/2022Listed for sale$480,000-3.6%$248/sqft
    Source: All Jersey MLS #2211074R Report a problem
    1/18/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Exit Realty Report a problem
    6/16/2021Listed for sale$498,000+59.6%$257/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3720522 Report a problem
    9/7/2018Sold$312,000+1%$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/8/2018Price change$309,000-3.1%$160/sqft
    Source: ERA Central Levinson #1820896 Report a problem
    5/6/2018Price change$319,000-3%$165/sqft
    Source: ERA Central Levinson #1820896 Report a problem
    3/13/2018Listed for sale$329,000+126.9%$170/sqft
    Source: ERA CENTRAL LEVINSON #1820896 Report a problem
    8/10/1998Sold$145,000+383.3%$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/25/1997Sold$30,000$15/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,467 $295,000
    2024$9,467 +3.9%$295,000
    2023$9,110 +5.2%$295,000
    2022$8,655 +1.7%$295,000
    2021$8,511 $295,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08879

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