Under contract

Price cut: $15K (8/20)

$395,000

690 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

3beds

1,100sqft

$2,991/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1919

5,350 Square Feet Lot

$476,400 Zestimate^®

$359/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity awaits! This 3-bedroom, 1 bath bungalow-style Cape offers endless potential and possibilities for the buyer ready to make it their own. Featuring a front porch, full basement, and generous outdoor space. This home is ideal for those wanting to add their personal touch. Property is being sold in its present condition. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, and everyday amenities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: 1st Floor
Level: First

Bathroom

Features: Tub Shower

Dining room

Features: Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Storage, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Attic, None
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Laminate
Basement: Full, Storage Space, Utility Room
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,100
Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Driveway
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Enclosed Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
Fencing: Fencing/Wall

Lot

Size: 5,350 Square Feet
Dimensions: 107.00 x 50.00

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 1600311000000031

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
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 & HOA

HOA

Services included: Trash

Location

Region: Perth Amboy

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $359/sqft
Tax assessed value: $218,300
Annual tax amount: $6,586
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$476,400

$448,000 - $505,000

$3,126/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/21/2026	Contingent	$395,000$359/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615513R Report a problem
8/20/2026	Price change	$395,000-3.7%$359/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615513R Report a problem
8/4/2026	Listed for sale	$410,000$373/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615513R Report a problem
6/10/2026	Contingent	$410,000$373/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615513R Report a problem
5/15/2026	Listed for sale	$410,000+59.5%$373/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #2615513R Report a problem
11/14/2019	Sold	$257,000-3%$234/sqft
Source: All Jersey MLS #1928600 Report a problem
7/12/2019	Pending sale	$265,000$241/sqft
Source: RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE #1928600 Report a problem
6/29/2019	Listed for sale	$265,000$241/sqft
Source: RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE #1928600 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,586	$218,300
2024	$6,586 +0.2%	$218,300
2023	$6,573 +1.2%	$218,300
2022	$6,494 -0.1%	$218,300
2021	$6,503 +0%	$218,300
2020	$6,501 +10%	$218,300 +9.4%
2019	$5,911 +299.2%	$199,500
2018	$1,481 -74.2%	$199,500
2017	$5,746 -0.7%	$199,500
2016	$5,786 -0.6%	$199,500
2015	$5,821 +2.9%	$199,500
2014	$5,660 -6.5%	$199,500
2012	$6,053 +7.9%	$199,500 -12.5%
2011	$5,609 +3.7%	$228,000
2010	$5,410 +9%	$228,000
2009	$4,964	$228,000
2008	--	$228,000
2007	$9,024 +1.2%	$228,000 +119.2%
2006	$8,914 +1.3%	$104,000
2005	$8,796 +899.9%	$104,000
2004	$880	$104,000
2003	--	$104,000
2002	--	$104,000
2001	--	$104,000