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A quiet neighborhood in a changing city
Near the outskirts of Perth Amboy, Maurer is a small residential pocket of homes surrounded by industrial warehouses. Despite this, it’s a quiet neighborhood where homes sit close together and sidewalks line both sides of the street. With state Route 440 and the rest of the city to the south, Maurer is close to major highways but a little farther from shopping and dining in downtown Perth Amboy or around the waterfront. “Perth Amboy in general is attractive because it’s a small community close to New York City, close to Staten Island,” says Carmen Almanzar, a broker associate with Fox & Foxx Realty who has sold homes in Perth Amboy for 23 years. “I lived in Perth Amboy for over 20 years, so I know that you have everything convenient. Your bus stop, your train station, all the different bodegas, the neighborhood stores where you can buy anything without leaving town.” Almanzar says Perth Amboy is growing and has planned improvement projects like the $200 million cleanup of abandoned industrial sites along the waterfront. Luxury rental units are planned for that space. That's just one sign of the city’s recent growth. “We’re seeing a lot more people coming from out of town and, of course, everything is changing, like happens in every little town that starts growing and growing and expanding,” Almanzar says, adding that Perth Amboy has taken on more of a city-like vibe in recent years. Maurer’s location on the city’s outskirts give it the best of both worlds; it’s a short drive to these improvements, but removed enough from the rest of Perth Amboy to still have a slower, quieter atmosphere.
Maurer’s location on the city’s outskirts give it the best of both worlds; it’s a short drive to these improvements, but removed enough from the rest of Perth Amboy to still have a slower, quieter atmosphere.
Resident's of Maurer, Perth Amboy are welcome to celebrate Independence day in Sadowski Parkway on the waterfront every year.
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Small homes starting at about $300,000
Maurer’s houses are often smaller Cape Cods and bungalows, with just a handful of colonials or new traditionals thrown in. Because they’re often close together, these homes have smaller yards. Most have small driveways, but not all — some homes rely exclusively on street parking. Enrique Hernandez, the broker and owner of Petra Best Realty, says home prices in Perth Amboy have risen in recent years. In Maurer, small homes in need of updates start at around $300,000, and more updated houses can climb to around $550,000. Its handful of condominiums typically cost between $200,000 and $450,000.
Most homes such as this bungalow style have small driveways, but not all — some homes rely exclusively on street parking in Maurer, Perth Amboy.
Many of Maurer’s houses are smaller Cape Cods that can start at around $300,000.
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Smaller parks close to home, a few miles to the Raritan Bay
Within walking distance of many Maurer homes, Francis Street Park is a pocket park with playground and basketball court. Rudyk Park offers fields for sports like soccer, football and baseball alongside its playground and basketball courts. Just under 2 miles away, William Warren Park is a 126-acre green space with wooded walking trails and abundant athletic fields and courts. Perth Amboy’s waterfront is also a popular aspect of life during the warm months. Residents head to marinas or areas like Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park about 3 miles away for boating, sailing and fishing in Raritan River or Raritan Bay.
Rudyk Park has a wider range of athletic spaces including a full regulation baseball field in Maurer, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Perth Amboy’s waterfront offers fishing and boating in the Raritan Bay about 3 miles away from Maurer, Perth Amboy, NJ.
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Career prep through electives at Perth Amboy High
The Perth Amboy Public School District gets a C from Niche. Children can attend Edward J. Patten Elementary School, which has a C, from kindergarten through fourth grade and Samuel E. Shull Middle School, which has a C-minus, from fifth through eighth grade. They then attend Perth Amboy High School, which has a C-plus. Perth Amboy High allows students to pick electives from one of three themed academies. Comprehensive High School covers a wide range of disciplines, Health Sciences Academy narrows the scope to prepare students for careers in the medical field and Communications Academy offers courses in fields like journalism, audio and video production and design.
Perth Amboy High receives a C-plus and offers specialized academies in health sciences and communications.
Students can go to Edwin Patten Elementary, which covers kindergarten through the 4th grade.
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Nearby highways, commuting options to New York City
State Routes 35 and 440 run along the edges of Maurer, providing easy interstate access. It takes just a few minutes to reach Interstate 95, and the 32-mile trip to Manhattan takes about 50 minutes in low traffic. “What draws people to this area is close proximity to New York City,” Hernandez says, stressing that residents can get there by car or train, as there are stops on the commuter rail in both Perth Amboy’s downtown and nearby Woodbridge. Both stations are about 3 miles from Maurer. There’s also a ferry about 7 miles away in South Amboy. Bus stops line Amboy Avenue, and Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center is 2 miles away.
Cultural parades, summer concert series
Perth Amboy hosts several big celebrations and parades throughout the year. “It seems like every community has their days,” Almanzar says. “We have the Puerto Rican parade, the Dominican, the Peruvian parade. There’s May 5th, that’s a Mexican holiday, but it’s also celebrated throughout the area.” The Puerto Rican Parade is often hosted in Rudyk Park, featuring carnival rides, live music, food and a beer garden. Hernandez says the city also hosts a free summer concert series with performances at several waterfront parks.
A short drive to most shopping and dining
Most of Maurer is either residential or industrial, so there are few restaurants or shops in the neighborhood. There’s a Wendy’s along Route 35, and driving less than a mile north leads residents to Strawberry’s Pub & Pizza. One of the area’s most popular restaurants, it’s known for thin-crust pizza and wings with beer on tap. Most shopping and dining, though, is found in Perth Amboy’s downtown less than 3 miles away. The walkable downtown has a mixture of recognizable stores and locally owned shops and restaurants. Although there are little bodegas like Torres Mini Market closer to home, the nearest ShopRite is about 3 miles away.
Less than a mile north leads residents of Maurer, Perth Amboy, NJ to Strawberry’s Pub & Pizza. One of the area’s most popular restaurants, it’s known for thin-crust pizza and wings with beer on tap.
Torres Mini Market has a few essentials and hot-and-ready food right in the neighborhood of Maurer, Perth Amboy.
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Chance of hurricanes, but low risk of flooding
Despite being near a waterfront, Maurer itself isn’t on the water. Although hurricanes or tropical storms occasionally pass over the area, First Street, a climate risk data organization, says there’s only a minor risk of flooding. These storms do bring a major risk of high winds, but they don’t happen every year.
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Parks in this Area
Radyk Park
Francis Street Park
Transit
Airport
Newark Liberty International
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Maurer
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Maurer Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Maurer, Perth Amboy sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Maurer, Perth Amboy over the last 12 months is $492,500, up 19% from the median 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
3,365
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,603
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,885
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
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®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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