Welcome to this charming one-family home in the highly sought-after Perth Amboy neighborhood. The main floor features a spacious kitchen, a combined living and dining area, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The fully finished basement includes a separate entrance, a full bath, and a versatile recreation room. Enjoy the outdoors in your private, fenced-in backyard. This home offers a blend of comfort and functionality in a prime location.
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
688 W Side Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
2,700.72 Square Feet Lot
$441,500 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$3,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$441,500
$402,000 - $486,000
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Listed by:
JULIO C. VALDEZ,
UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY 888-501-6953
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2502962R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Recreation Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,700 sqft
- Dimensions: 150.00 x 18.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train
Details
- Parcel number: 160034100000002001
- Zoning: R-MM
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1974
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2025 | Listing removed | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,200$2/sqft |
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| 12/30/2024 | Pending sale | $415,000-1.2%$288/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3921469 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2024 | Sold | $420,000+1.2%$292/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2502962R Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2024 | Contingent | $415,000$288/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $415,000+1496.2%$288/sqft |
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| 12/18/2015 | Sold | $26,000-67.5%$18/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2014 | Listed for sale | $80,000$56/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #1416278 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,539 | $249,900 |
| 2024 | $7,539 +4.5% | $249,900 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $7,217 +1.2% | $239,700 |
| 2022 | $7,131 -0.1% | $239,700 |
| 2021 | $7,141 +156.2% | $239,700 +156.1% |
| 2020 | $2,787 +0.5% | $93,600 |
| 2019 | $2,773 | $93,600 |
| 2018 | $2,773 +2.9% | $93,600 |
| 2017 | $2,696 -0.7% | $93,600 |
| 2016 | $2,714 -0.6% | $93,600 |
| 2015 | $2,731 -52.9% | $93,600 |
| 2014 | $5,805 -4.4% | $93,600 -54.3% |
| 2013 | $6,073 +0.9% | $204,600 -9.7% |
| 2012 | $6,016 +22% | $226,600 |
| 2009 | $4,933 | $226,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $226,600 |
| 2007 | $8,503 +1.2% | $226,600 +131.2% |
| 2006 | $8,400 +1.3% | $98,000 |
| 2005 | $8,289 +900% | $98,000 |
| 2004 | $829 | $98,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,000 |
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Neighborhood: Amboy Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edward J Patten Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Samuel E Shull Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Estimated market value
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- Perth Amboy
- 08861
- Amboy Avenue
- 688 W Side Ave
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