Hall Avenue
$402,095
Average Value
Fixer-uppers starting at $300,000
Narrow, two-story colonial-style homes with front porches are stretched along most of Hall Avenue’s sidewalk-lined streets, interspersed with the occasional Dutch Colonial, American Foursquare or bungalow. As the city has grown, a few homes have been torn down and replaced with new traditionals. Houses lack front yards and usually have pocket-sized backyards. Some houses have driveways or off-street parking in the back, while others rely solely on street parking. Prices start at around $300,000 for a small house that needs updates and climb to around $500,000 for a newly built house. Two- or three-family houses typically cost between $500,000 and $700,000.
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A few local restaurants, more shopping and dining downtown
A smattering of local restaurants and businesses are stretched along Hall Avenue and State Street. Amboy Restaurant is known for its Puerto Rican food, and locals can pick up a few essentials at bodegas like Espinosa Market or Cortland Corner. Beyond this, Perth Amboy’s downtown is just a mile away, offering abundant restaurants and local shops. The city’s waterfront isn’t yet as developed as it will be, but there are a few high-end seafood restaurants near or on the water, including The Armory. Almanzar says the restaurant is “an icon of the town.”
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Nearby cultural festivals and summer concerts
The city has frequent events throughout the year, including the Perth Amboy Puerto Rican Festival, which features live music, carnival rides and food. There’s also a Dominican festival, a Peruvian festival and a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Almanzar says. Enrique Hernandez, the broker and owner of Petra Best Realty, says that summer also brings concerts at waterfront parks a couple miles south of Hall Avenue. “People come there to listen to music… It draws a lot of crowds into the city to celebrate,” he says.Elective academies at Perth Amboy High
Niche gives the Perth Amboy Public School District a C on Niche. From kindergarten through fourth grade, children can attend Edward J. Patten Elementary School, which has a C, before moving on to Samuel E. Shull Middle School, which has a C-minus. Perth Amboy High School has a C-plus and is the district’s only high school. Students at Perth Amboy High pick electives from one of three themed academies: Comprehensive High School, which covers a wide range of disciplines, Health Sciences Academy, which focuses on the medical field, and Communications Academy, which covers courses in fields like journalism, design and audio and video production.
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Nearby parks and boating on the nearby Raritan Bay
Hall Avenue doesn’t have any parks, but Rudyk Park is just a short drive away. The park has athletic fields for baseball and soccer alongside a basketball court and playground. A couple of miles away, Bayview Park offers a fishing pier and is surrounded by marinas and yacht clubs. Although Hernandez says there’s no swimming in the Raritan Bay, many residents enjoy fishing or boating in the Raritan Bay or Raritan River.
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Nearby highways, commuting to NYC by car, train or ferry
Hall Avenue has easy access to state Route 440. Heading east along the road brings them across the bridge to Staten Island in a matter of minutes, and while heading east connects to state Route 35. The 32-mile commute takes about 50 minutes in low traffic by car, but there’s a commuter train station just over a mile away in downtown Perth Amboy or about 4 miles away in Woodbridge. There’s even a ferry that leaves from South Amboy about 5 miles away. “Commuting is very easy, very convenient,” Almanzar says, adding that many people who work in New York City are drawn to Hall Avenue or Perth Amboy as a whole. Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center is just a mile away.Occasional hurricanes or tropical storms bring high winds
Hurricanes or tropical storms occasionally pass over New Jersey. Although it doesn’t happen every year, First Street, a climate risk data organization, says that these storms bring a minor risk of flooding and a major risk of high winds.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Felix Santana
Felix Santana
J.J. Elek Realty, Inc.
(848) 212-8610
84 Total Sales
6 in Hall Avenue
$380K - $580K Price Range
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Corey Jones
Corey Jones
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE
(908) 680-0076
102 Total Sales
1 in Hall Avenue
$235,000 Price
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Nadine Khalil
Nadine Khalil
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS CITY VIEWS REALTY
(973) 577-5561
12 Total Sales
1 in Hall Avenue
$2,900 Price
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Sean Wright
Sean Wright
Responds QuicklyUNITED REAL ESTATE
(848) 283-6369
21 Total Sales
1 in Hall Avenue
$390,000 Price
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Justin Kiliszek
JK
Justin Kiliszek
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty
(973) 382-9493
237 Total Sales
1 in Hall Avenue
$298,000 Price
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Justin Kiliszek
Justin Kiliszek
EXP Realty, LLC
(862) 362-2833
92 Total Sales
1 in Hall Avenue
$298,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Lucey Park
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Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
96
Median Year Built
1909
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$459,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,258 Sq Ft
- 763 Gadek Place
- New 15 days ago
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom home tucked away on a dead-end street! This spacious property features a bright, open layout with modern finishes throughout. The full basement offers plenty of extra storage space, keeping your home neat and organized. Enjoy peace and privacy in a low-traffic location while still being conveniently close to shops, schools, and major routes.
Felix SantanaJ.J. ELEK REALTY CO.(732) 479-8559 -
$420,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 864 Sq Ft
- 747 Catherine St
This beautiful Ranch features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths,mutual driveway, finished basment, with a recreation room and full bath, located near of house of worship and most major higheays. Solar panels a must see to appreciate the potental being sold in AS IS condition.
Enrique Hernandez PETRA BEST REALTY LLC
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$650,000
- 1,962 Sq Ft
- 768 State St
A prime investment opportunity! This fully renovated property, updated just 5 years ago, offers three distinct rental units, each with separate utilities and the added benefit of low property taxes. The front building houses two apartments: the first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, while the second-floor unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. At the rear, a recently renovated
Rosa Cardoso KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,251
Median Age
34
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,857
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,652
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
% Population in Labor Force
56.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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