Charming Colonial in a prime Perth Amboy location! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a spacious layout with an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and attic with stair access offering great storage or future possibilities. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, schools, and major highways. An excellent opportunity and a great option for first-time home buyers looking to personalize and add value. Property is being sold strictly AS IS. Buyer responsible for municipal inspections and certifications. Opportunities like this don't last. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $490,000
$490,000
556 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3beds
1,486sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
2,500.34 Square Feet Lot
$491,600 Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$2,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$491,600
$452,000 - $536,000
$2,980/mo
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DAYSE E. JACOME-VASQUEZ,
REALTY OF AMERICA 908-884-0300
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2612150R
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
- Radiators-Hot Water, Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 2,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1600285000000003
- Zoning: R-50
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Perth Amboy
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | $490,000+8.9%$330/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2612150R Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Pending sale | $449,900$303/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4014466 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$303/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2612150R Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Price change | $449,9000%$303/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2612150R Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,977+55.2%$303/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4009223 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2021 | Sold | $290,000+0%$195/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2021 | Contingent | $289,900$195/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2105658 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2020 | Pending sale | $289,900$195/sqft |
Source: NEXTAGE ALL-STAR REALTY #2105658 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $289,900$195/sqft |
Source: NEXTAGE ALL-STAR REALTY #2105658 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,722 | $222,800 |
| 2024 | $6,722 +0.2% | $222,800 |
| 2023 | $6,709 +1.2% | $222,800 |
| 2022 | $6,628 +23.4% | $222,800 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $5,371 +0% | $180,300 |
| 2020 | $5,369 +0.5% | $180,300 |
| 2019 | $5,342 +6.2% | $180,300 |
| 2018 | $5,031 -3.1% | $180,300 |
| 2017 | $5,193 -0.7% | $180,300 |
| 2016 | $5,229 -0.6% | $180,300 |
| 2015 | $5,261 +2.9% | $180,300 |
| 2014 | $5,115 -14.5% | $180,300 |
| 2013 | $5,984 +10.2% | $180,300 -19.3% |
| 2012 | $5,429 +8.7% | $223,300 |
| 2011 | $4,993 +4% | $223,300 |
| 2010 | $4,799 +10% | $223,300 |
| 2009 | $4,361 | $223,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $223,300 |
| 2007 | $7,436 +1.2% | $223,300 +160.6% |
| 2006 | $7,346 +1.4% | $85,700 |
| 2005 | $7,248 +899.9% | $85,700 |
| 2004 | $725 | $85,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,700 |
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Neighborhood: Chickentown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Samuel E Shull Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Perth Amboy
- 08861
- Chickentown
- 556 Compton Ave
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