$383,816Average Value$245Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Harbortown's master-planned community includes townhouses and condos
Harbortown is part of Perth Amboy, a former resort town that offers coastal amenities, shopping and dining. With its location just 20 miles south of Manhattan, the community caters to working commuters with quick access to popular NJ Transit routes and major highways. Harbortown is a unique section of the city with townhouses and condos that form their own sub-community along the Arthur Kill tidal strait. “It's a waterfront community that you don’t have to pay the premium dollar for,” says Corey Jones, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, who’s been selling homes in the area since 2019. “Prices are far more reasonable, and Middlesex County has favorable tax rates.”
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.
Harbortown townhouses and condos are in a beautiful community nestled along the Arthur Kill tidal strait.
Three- to four-bedroom condos and townhouses in Harbortown generally sell for $300,000 to $450,000.
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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.
Harbortown residents can enjoy a diverse menu that includes meats, fish, juices, shakes, and sandwiches at Don Manuel Restaurant.
Downtown Perth Amboy, one mile south of Harbortown, is a major shopping and dining hub with local businesses and chain stores.
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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.
Thomas Mundy Peterson Park, located just south of Harbortown, features a soccer field and a baseball diamond.
Harbortown residents have access to their own fishing pier on the Arthur Kill tidal strait.
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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.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School empowers all students to achieve their highest potential.
Perth Amboy High School educates Harbortown residents with specialized academies in communications and health sciences.
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Parks in this Area
Sadowski Park
Harborside Marina
Thomas Mundy Peterson Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
32 min drive
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbortown, Perth Amboy sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Harbortown, Perth Amboy over the last 12 months is $373,277, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
3''
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
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