NOT LISTED FOR SALE

556 Johnstone St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Amboy Avenue Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $406,000 - $480,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,380 Sq Ft
$312/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 21, 2025

Last sale price $432,000 $313 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,780 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Property is near shops
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

556 Johnstone St is a detached Raised Ranch property located in Perth Amboy NJ. This property offers 8 rooms with 1,380 SF of living space. Level 1 basement: Built-in one car garage, utility room, bedroom and full bath. Level 2: Living room, dining room, kitchen, full bath, primary bedroom, and third bedroom. Large fenced rear yard with shed for additional storage, private driveway, built-in one car garage. Close proximity to Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Minutes to local restaurants, parks, shopping and major highway. Buyer responsible for certs and inspections. Buyer and seller to split the State realty transfer tax fee at the time of closing. Be the first to view!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Marcotrigiano

TOM MARCO REAL ESTATE INC Listed on: 12/15/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 2,875 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 115.00 x 0.00
  • Property is zoned R-25

Parking

  • Open Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • Private Water Source
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Estate/John Arnold Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,640

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

2,875 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.066
  • Lot Size: 115.00 x 0.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Estate/John Arnold
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Not Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, Bath Second, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, None
  • Living Area: 1380
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping
  • Roof: See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Heating: See Remarks
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2875
  • Zoning: R-25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5640
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Thomas Marcotrigiano
TOM MARCO REAL ESTATE INC
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$432,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,100
5.39%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$430,380

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.27%
Original Mortgage
$345,600
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,133
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$432,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$315,000 River Edge Title Agency
$133,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $345,600
Previous Owner $310,133
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $432,000 +5.4% $313 / Sq Ft
12/15/2024 12/15/24 For Sale $409,900 -- $297 / Sq Ft
Source: All Jersey MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $5,952 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2025 $5,651 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2024 $5,640 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2023 $5,640 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2022 $5,572 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2021 $5,580 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2020 $5,578 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2019 $5,598 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2018 $5,550 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2017 $5,538 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2016 $5,394 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2015 $5,432 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
2014 $5,465 $187,300 $93,200 $94,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Thomas Marcotrigiano

    TOM MARCO REAL ESTATE INC

    (718) 998-7100

    1 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Thomas Marcotrigiano
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2507296R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 16-00266-0000-00002

New Jersey Middlesex County Perth Amboy 08861 Amboy Avenue

556 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ

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