$565,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025

596 Johnstone St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Amboy Avenue Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,890 Sq Ft
2,526 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$299 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of August 2025

Restore the charm of this corner-lot two-family home, complete with a two-car detached garage! While the property requires TLC, it presents an excellent opportunity to create a comfortable living space while generating rental income from the second unit. The home features average size three-bedroom apartment on the second floor and a one-bedroom unit on the first floor, complemented by a full-sized basement offering additional rooms, ample storage, and laundry facilities. The roof was replaced just three years ago, home is being sold in as is condition. Conveniently located near major highways, the Outerbridge Crossing to New York, and public transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmen Almanzar

FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC Listed on: 03/06/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,461

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 2,526 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,890 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Oven or Range

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near shops

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

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

Community Details

Overview

  • John Arnold Est/Perth Am Subdivision

Building Details

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

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,461

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.058
  • Lot Size: 101.00 x 0.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple,See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: John Arnold Est/Perth Am
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven), Unit 2(Range/Oven)
  • Owner Pays: Unit 1 Owner Pays(Water), Unit 2 Owner Pays(See Remarks)
  • Has Basement: Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Interior Amenities: Unit 1(1 Bedroom,Kitchen,1 Bath,Living Room), Unit 2(3 Bedrooms,Kitchen,1 Bath,Living Room)
  • Living Area: 1890
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached, 3-4 Car Parking

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, See Remarks
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2526
  • Zoning: R-25

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: Unit 1(Month-Month),Unit 2(Month-Month)

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7461
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Bitton Gil
Bought by
Rosaria Wascar
Seller's Agent
Carmen Almanzar
FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
6.62%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.02%
Original Mortgage
$554,766
Outstanding Balance
$553,827
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$8,164

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Vasquez Francisco A and Vasquez Melida Christina
Bought by
Bitton Gil

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2007
Sold by
Ledesma Luis
Bought by
Vasquez Francisco A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,897
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Fernandez Eladio
Bought by
Ledesma Luis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2004
Sold by
Starosciak Kenneth
Bought by
Starosciak Stanley Allen and Parzygnat Jeanette
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $565,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Bargain Sale Deed $565,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Deed $360,000 First American Title
Bargain Sale Deed $395,000 Old Republic National Title
Deed $325,000 --
Deed $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $554,766 FHA
Closed $554,766 FHA
Previous Owner $388,897 FHA
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $565,000 0.0% $299 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Price Changed $565,000 +6.6% $299 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $529,900 -- $280 / 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 $7,461 $247,300 $91,600 $155,700
2024 $7,446 $247,300 $91,600 $155,700
2023 $7,446 $247,300 $91,600 $155,700
2022 $6,837 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2021 $6,846 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2020 $6,843 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2019 $6,869 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2018 $6,809 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2017 $6,795 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2016 $6,618 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2015 $6,664 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
2014 $6,706 $229,800 $91,600 $138,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carmen Almanzar

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Carmen Almanzar

    FOX & FOXX REALTY, LLC

    (732) 910-2559

    7 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Carmen Almanzar
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2510050R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 16-00265-0000-00031

New Jersey Middlesex County Perth Amboy 08861 Amboy Avenue

596 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ

This home is located at 596 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and is currently priced at $565,000, approximately $298 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 596 Johnstone St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Perth Amboy High School, Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School, and Assumption Catholic School.

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