$490,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

38 Laurel St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$425 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Rated A-
  • Loft
  • Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome Home! Nestled in the heart of Hopelawn - Woodbridge Twp School District, this charming Cape Cod-style residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home welcomes you with a cozy ambiance and thoughtful features. The galley-style kitchen is outfitted with a premium 48" Viking range and a large side-by-side refrigeratorperfect for all your culinary creations. Upstairs is a loft-style Family room with the third bedroom. Step outside to a backyard oasis complete with an above-ground pool, a deck, and a gazeboideal for entertaining or enjoying peaceful relaxation. The home also features a new central air system and a large basement, which includes a dedicated tool room, office space/playroom and Bilco doors leading to the back yard. Conveniently located near major highways, public transportation, shopping, and entertainment, this home offers both serenity and accessibility. Don't miss your chance to make this delightful Hopelawn gem your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Slohoda

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS Listed on: 11/01/2024

KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96.00 x 0.00
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-5

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Laurel Acres Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,200

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1102
  • Lot Size: 96.00 x 0.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Laurel Acres
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1947
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Room Kitchen Features: Galley Type
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Full, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, 1 Bedroom, Loft, Family Room, None
  • Living Area: 1152
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping
  • Exterior Features: Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Zoning: R-5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7200
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2024
Closed on
Feb 19, 2025
Sold by
Melendez Brandon and Borden Faith Alyssa
Bought by
Chukwuma Grace and Chukwuma Sunny Elias
Seller's Agent
Nicole Slohoda
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.8%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$479,464

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,536
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.56%
Original Mortgage
$481,124
Outstanding Balance
$478,254
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$1,210

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Santana-Sanchez Lorena and Santana-Sanchez Stalin
Bought by
Melendez Brandon and Borden Faith Alyssa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,004
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
Melendez Brandon
Bought by
Santana Sanchez Lorena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Gural Rchard and Gural Alida
Bought by
Neledee Brandon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Piskorski Joseph
Bought by
Gural Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,280
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1995
Sold by
Cullen Paul
Bought by
Piskorski Joseph and Guillen Mercedes

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $490,000 Hometown Title
Bargain Sale Deed $490,000 Hometown Title
Deed $331,000 Old Republic Title
Deed $331,000 Old Republic Title
Bargain Sale Deed $300,000 Old Republic Title
Deed $250,000 None Available
Deed $214,000 --
Deed $114,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $481,124 FHA
Closed $481,124 FHA
Previous Owner $325,004 FHA
Previous Owner $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $218,280 VA
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $490,000 -1.8% $425 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $499,000 -- $433 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,385 $61,800 $20,000 $41,800
2024 $7,200 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2023 $7,200 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2022 $6,993 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2021 $6,990 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2020 $6,748 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2019 $6,585 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2018 $6,438 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2017 $6,318 $58,200 $20,000 $38,200
2016 $5,685 $52,900 $20,000 $32,900
2015 $5,583 $52,900 $20,000 $32,900
2014 $5,436 $52,900 $20,000 $32,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2505593R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 25-00008-04-00077