$420,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2024

687 Johnstone St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Amboy Avenue Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
840 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$500 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of November 2024

LOW TAXES! $4462! Contact the listing agent to see this updated residential 1 family ranch with walk out finished basement! Exit the basement to a maintenance free yard with grill and firepit! Truly a great, well maintained starter home located in an excellent location! Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away. First floor living includes eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, newer tiled flooring, modern full bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms in between full bathroom and hallway. Finished basement with entrance to yard, laundry room, 2 rooms, modern full bath. Tremendous attic fan with still plenty of attic storage. This opportunity also comes with many years of money saving perks! Maintenance free metal roof, new roof on garage in 2018, detached garage with insulated garage door, storage shed, fenced in yard for entertaining guests with grill and fire pit! Included with the sale. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Musarra

EXP REALTY, LLC Listed on: 09/05/2024

EXP REALTY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25.00 x 100.00
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • John Arnold Estate Lands Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,462

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size: 25.00 x 100.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: John Arnold Estate Lands
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Master Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Laundry Facilities
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, None
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: None, Garage, Detached, On Street

Utilities

  • Gas Company: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4462
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Burgos Arcadio and Pelaez Cesiah Jimenez
Bought by
Santana Eric Y Sencion and Rojas Melida
Seller's Agent
Frank Musarra
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.46%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$413,936

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,064
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.88%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Outstanding Balance
$397,557
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,544

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Book Annette M and Rogers Beatrice M
Bought by
Burgos Arcadio and Pelaez Cesiah Jimenez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2009
Sold by
Book Peter
Bought by
Book Annette M and Rogers Beatrice M
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $420,000 Counsellors Title
Deed $130,000 Mad Title Agency Llc
Deed $130,000 M A D Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $399,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $123,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $420,000 +8.0% $500 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Price Changed $389,000 -9.3% $463 / Sq Ft
09/08/2024 09/08/24 Price Changed $429,000 -4.5% $511 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $449,000 -- $535 / 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
2024 $4,462 $170,800 $96,300 $74,500
2023 $4,462 $148,200 $96,300 $51,900
2022 $4,409 $148,200 $96,300 $51,900
2021 $4,415 $148,200 $96,300 $51,900
2020 $4,413 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2019 $4,430 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2018 $4,391 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2017 $3,882 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2016 $4,268 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2015 $3,798 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
2014 $3,824 $148,200 $97,100 $51,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Musarra

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Frank Musarra

    EXP REALTY, LLC

    (732) 882-8198

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Frank Musarra
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Map

Source: All Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 2503255R

All Jersey MLS

APN: 16-00330-0000-00020

New Jersey Middlesex County Perth Amboy 08861 Amboy Avenue

687 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ

This home is located at 687 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and is currently priced at $420,000, approximately $500 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 687 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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