$450,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

491 Compton Ave Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Amboy Avenue Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,920 Sq Ft
2,574 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

Amazing opportunity to invest in your future! Legal 2 family in desirable Hospital section. Easy commute to NYC via bus or train! This won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Durso

RE/MAX SELECT Listed on: 05/12/2025

RE/MAX SELECT

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 2,574 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 103.00 x 25.00
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,920 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Utility Room

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • The owner pays for unit 1 owner pays(see remarks), unit 2 owner pays(see remarks)

Community Details

Overview

  • Fair View Park Subdivision

Building Details

  • 1 Separate Electric Meter
  • 1 Separate Gas Meter
  • 1 Separate Water Meter

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,841

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0591
  • Lot Size: 103.00 x 25.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Fair View Park
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater
  • Owner Pays: Unit 1 Owner Pays(See Remarks), Unit 2 Owner Pays(See Remarks)
  • Has Basement: Full, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement YN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Unit 1(1 Bedroom,Kitchen,1 Bath,Living Room), Unit 2(1 Bedroom,Kitchen,1 Bath,Living Room)
  • Living Area: 1920
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiators-Steam
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2574
  • Zoning: R-25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7841
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 1
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 1
  • Number Of Separate Water Meters: 1

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $241,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $450,000 -8.1% $234 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $489,900 -- $255 / 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 $7,856 $260,400 $96,800 $163,600
2024 $7,841 $260,400 $96,800 $163,600
2023 $7,841 $260,400 $96,800 $163,600
2022 $7,747 $260,400 $96,800 $163,600
2021 $6,941 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2020 $6,939 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2019 $6,964 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2018 $6,904 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2017 $6,890 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2016 $6,710 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2015 $6,757 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
2014 $6,799 $233,000 $96,800 $136,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Durso

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robert Durso

    RE/MAX

    (732) 596-2112

    6 in this area

    215 Total Sales

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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2513141R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 16-00197-0000-00025

New Jersey Middlesex County Perth Amboy 08861 Amboy Avenue

491 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ

This home is located at 491 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and is currently priced at $450,000, approximately $234 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 491 Compton Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Perth Amboy High School, Middlesex County STEM Charter School, and Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School.

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