LOW TAXES! $4462! Contact the listing agent to see this updated residential 1 family ranch with walk out finished basement! Exit the basement to a maintenance free yard with grill and firepit! Truly a great, well maintained starter home located in an excellent location! Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away. First floor living includes eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, newer tiled flooring, modern full bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms in between full bathroom and hallway. Finished basement with entrance to yard, laundry room, 2 rooms, modern full bath. Tremendous attic fan with still plenty of attic storage. This opportunity also comes with many years of money saving perks! Maintenance free metal roof, new roof on garage in 2018, detached garage with insulated garage door, storage shed, fenced in yard for entertaining guests with grill and fire pit! Included with the sale. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away.
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
687 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2,500.34 Square Feet Lot
$443,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,682 Estimated rent
Home value
$443,500
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FRANK MUSARRA,
EXP REALTY, LLC 866-201-6210
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2503255R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: 1st Floor
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, None
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None, Garage, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Lot
- Size: 2,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 100.00
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1600330000000020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Perth Amboy
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | Sold | $420,000+8% |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2503255R Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2024 | Contingent | $389,000 |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2503255R Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Price change | $389,000-9.3% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2503255R Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2024 | Price change | $429,000-4.5% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2503255R Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2024 | Price change | $449,000+12.3% |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2503255R Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $400,000+207.7% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2018 | Sold | $130,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2017 | Sold | $130,000-13.3% |
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| 5/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
Source: ELEK, J.J. REALTY CO. #1718042 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,153 | $170,800 |
| 2024 | $5,153 +15.5% | $170,800 +15.2% |
| 2023 | $4,462 +1.2% | $148,200 |
| 2022 | $4,409 -0.1% | $148,200 |
| 2021 | $4,415 +0% | $148,200 |
| 2020 | $4,413 +0.5% | $148,200 |
| 2019 | $4,391 | $148,200 |
| 2018 | $4,391 +16.5% | $148,200 |
| 2017 | $3,768 -0.8% | $148,200 |
| 2016 | $3,798 -0.7% | $148,200 |
| 2015 | $3,824 -13% | $148,200 |
| 2014 | $4,394 -10.7% | $148,200 -14.1% |
| 2013 | $4,922 +1% | $172,500 -14.7% |
| 2012 | $4,871 +8.8% | $202,300 |
| 2011 | $4,477 +4.1% | $202,300 |
| 2010 | $4,301 +10.2% | $202,300 |
| 2009 | $3,904 | $202,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $202,300 |
| 2007 | $6,394 +1.2% | $202,300 +174.5% |
| 2006 | $6,317 +1.3% | $73,700 |
| 2005 | $6,233 +899.9% | $73,700 |
| 2004 | $623 | $73,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $73,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $73,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,700 |
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Neighborhood: Amboy Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edward J Patten Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Samuel E Shull Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Perth Amboy
- 08861
- Amboy Avenue
- 687 Johnstone St
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