Restore the charm of this corner-lot two-family home, complete with a two-car detached garage! While the property requires TLC, it presents an excellent opportunity to create a comfortable living space while generating rental income from the second unit. The home features average size three-bedroom apartment on the second floor and a one-bedroom unit on the first floor, complemented by a full-sized basement offering additional rooms, ample storage, and laundry facilities. The roof was replaced just three years ago, home is being sold in as is condition. Conveniently located near major highways, the Outerbridge Crossing to New York, and public transportation.
Sold for $565,000
$565,000
596 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
4beds
2baths
1,890sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1929
-- sqft lot
$613,400 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$2,305 Estimated rent
Home value
$613,400
$583,000 - $644,000
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Two-car detached garageFull-sized basementAdditional roomsOne-bedroom unitAmple storageAverage size three-bedroom apartmentLaundry facilities
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CARMEN ALMANZAR,
FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC 732-486-3444
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2510050R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven), Unit 2(Range/Oven)
Features
- Unit 1(1 Bedroom, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room), Unit 2(3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room)
- Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,890
- Total interior livable area: 1,890 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Detached, 3-4 Car Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 2,526 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 101.00 x 0.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 1600265000000031
- Zoning: R-25
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Perth Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,461
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple,See Remarks
- Lease term: Unit 1(Month-Month),Unit 2(Month-Month)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $565,000$299/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2510050R Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2025 | Contingent | $565,000$299/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510050R Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Price change | $565,000+6.6%$299/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510050R Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,900+47.2%$280/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2510050R Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2022 | Sold | $360,000-8.9%$190/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $395,000-1.3%$209/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $400,000+236.1%$212/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2011 | Listing removed | $119,000$63/sqft |
Source: J J Elek Realty #104747 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2011 | Price change | $119,000-30%$63/sqft |
Source: J J Elek Realty #104747 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2011 | Listed for sale | $169,900-57%$90/sqft |
Source: J J Elek Realty #104747 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2008 | Sold | $395,000+21.5%$209/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2006 | Sold | $325,000+14%$172/sqft |
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| 5/21/2004 | Sold | $285,000$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,461 | $247,300 |
| 2024 | $7,461 +0.2% | $247,300 |
| 2023 | $7,446 +8.9% | $247,300 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $6,837 -0.1% | $229,800 |
| 2021 | $6,846 +0% | $229,800 |
| 2020 | $6,843 +0.5% | $229,800 |
| 2019 | $6,809 | $229,800 |
| 2018 | $6,809 +2.9% | $229,800 |
| 2017 | $6,618 -0.7% | $229,800 |
| 2016 | $6,664 -0.6% | $229,800 |
| 2015 | $6,706 +2.9% | $229,800 |
| 2014 | $6,519 -8.8% | $229,800 |
| 2013 | $7,150 +0.9% | $229,800 -13.9% |
| 2012 | $7,084 +7.9% | $266,800 |
| 2011 | $6,563 +3.7% | $266,800 |
| 2010 | $6,331 +9% | $266,800 |
| 2009 | $5,808 | $266,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $266,800 |
| 2007 | $9,327 +1.2% | $266,800 +148.2% |
| 2006 | $9,214 +1.3% | $107,500 |
| 2005 | $9,092 +899.9% | $107,500 |
| 2004 | $909 | $107,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $107,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,500 |
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Neighborhood: Amboy Avenue
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Perth Amboy
- 08861
- Amboy Avenue
- 596 Johnstone St
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