Great Opportunity in Laurence Harbor! Why rent when you can own? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is the perfect opportunity for a first-time buyer or downsizer. Located in the desirable Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge Township (South Amboy zip code), this home offers solid potential for customization and long-term value. Features include a combined living and dining area, a galley-style kitchen with a separate dinette, two generously sized bedrooms, and a full bath. Storage won't be an issue with two attic spaces, a partial basement, and an outdoor shed. Enjoy a spacious 75' x 100' lotideal for outdoor activities, expansion possibilities, or creating your dream backyard. Conveniently located near major transportation routes, shopping, and waterfront recreation. Laurence Harbor is a 10 minute trip to Route 287, Route 1, Route 9, Route 440 and the New Jersey Turnpike. Easy access to several bus routes and train routes, as well as the Staten Island Ferry.Bring your vision and make this home your own!
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
818 Forrest Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
2beds
792sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
7,501 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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LISA ROBERTS,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 732-494-7700
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2601258R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, Attic, None
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Utility Room
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 792
- Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage Shed, Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,501 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 75.00
- Features: Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1500026000000818
- Zoning: R5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $398/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,945
- Date on market: 8/2/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $315,000+5%$398/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2601258R Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Contingent | $300,000$379/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2601258R Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000$379/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2601258R Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 08879
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Old Bridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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- New Jersey
- Middlesex County
- South Amboy
- 08879
- 818 Forrest Ave
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