Harbor
Neighborhood in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Middlesex County 08861
$385,504
Average Value
$246
Average Price per Sq Ft
Condos and townhouses starting in the $300,000s
While rental properties make up over 90% of available housing, some of Harbortown’s condos and townhouses can be bought. Parking spaces line the community, and amenities include a clubhouse, gym and an outdoor pool. Three- to four-bedroom condos and townhouses typically sell for $300,000 to $450,000.
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Arthur Kill fishing pier, Thomas Mundy Peterson Park
Harbortown residents have their own fishing pier on the Arthur Kill tidal strait. Thomas Mundy Peterson Park is a new sports facility just south of the neighborhood with a soccer field and a baseball diamond. One mile south near downtown, there’s a waterfront walkway and a marina with access to Raritan Bay. And 1.5 miles south, Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park has a half mile of sandy beaches.
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Academies at Perth Amboy High
Students may start at Edward J. Patten Elementary, which gets a C from Niche, before going to Samuel E. Shull Middle, which has a C-minus. Perth Amboy High receives a C-plus and offers specialized academies in communications and health sciences.
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Close to train stations, Carteret Ferry service coming soon
Harbortown is out of the way of most of Perth Amboy’s shops and attractions, making the community car dependent for some. Perth Amboy’s train station is a mile south with a line that runs from the Jersey Shore to Penn Station in Manhattan. Harbortown also offers free shuttle service to and from Woodbridge Train Station, located 2.5 miles north. Plans call for adding a ferry service from Carteret to the World Financial Center Pier and the Midtown Terminal. “The Carteret Ferry is due to come online within another two years,” Jones says. “It’s only a 15-minute drive from Perth Amboy and it’s going to make the general area more attractive to city commuters.” Those driving can take Outerbridge Crossing to get to Staten Island and Garden State Parkway to get to Newark and South Jersey. HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center, the closest hospital, is just a mile west. Newark Liberty International Airport is 13 miles north.Shopping and dining on State Street, in Downtown Perth Amboy
For shopping and dining, residents will have to leave Harbortown. Just south on State Street, Santo Domingo Grocery is a local market with fresh produce and Dominican products. There are also local restaurants like El Tiro De Balilo Steak House and Torres Cafe with authentic Puerto Rican dishes. One mile south, Downtown Perth Amboy is a major shopping and dining hub with local businesses and chains. Supremo Food Market is on King Street for larger grocery runs.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Arthur
Kelly Arthur
EXP Realty, LLC
(908) 738-9307
47 Total Sales
1 in Harbor
$274,000 Price
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Meera Setty
Meera Setty
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX FIRST REALTY
(908) 402-1204
26 Total Sales
2 in Harbor
$220,500 Price Range
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Klaudia Piotrowicz
Klaudia Piotrowicz
Halo Realty
(848) 289-1095
148 Total Sales
2 in Harbor
$274K - $275K Price Range
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Michelle Steigerwald
Michelle Steigerwald
RE/MAX ONE
(908) 428-0097
26 Total Sales
2 in Harbor
$335K - $339K Price Range
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Poonacha Bollera
Poonacha Bollera
EXP REALTY, LLC
(848) 283-6384
30 Total Sales
2 in Harbor
$425,000 Price Range
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TONYNA MCGHEE
TONYNA MCGHEE
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
(848) 283-6679
18 Total Sales
2 in Harbor
$312K - $315K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sadowski Park
Harborside Marina
Thomas Mundy Peterson Park
Transit
Harbor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbor, Perth Amboy sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Harbor, Perth Amboy over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
87
Median Year Built
1999
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,190
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
435
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$2,310 - $4,225 per month
- Harbortown Terrace
- 2-3 Beds
- 2-3 Baths
- 1,140+ Sq Ft
- 600 Harbortown Blvd
- Perth Amboy, NJ
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$3,400 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,685 Sq Ft
- 790 Harbortown Blvd
- Perth Amboy, NJ
Now available for rent! This spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers comfort, style, and convenience in a desirable community. Featuring an open floor plan with wood floors on the main level, a bright living and dining area, and a generous kitchen perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your private deck with peaceful water views great for
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,153
Median Age
32
Population under 18
33%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,861
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,681
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55
/ 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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