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144 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
About this home
*Beautiful turn of the Century Colonial home in the picturesque Waterfront neighborhood*The layout is perfect for entertaining with a large formal living room & formal dining room*The eat-in kitchen has been updated with tons of cabinets and counter space*The custom mural paintings in the kitchen are famous landmarks in Perth Amboy. They were painted by local artist Thomas Ward*The second floor features three large bedrooms and a full bathroom*The third floor has the fourth bedroom plus extra space and a storage room*The full basement provides plenty of storage*This home has a front porch and back deck both are perfect for relaxing in the warmer months*Home is located one street over from the restored Waterfront and restaurants*This is a must see home*

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38 Emmett Ave, Hopelawn, NJ 08861-2218 221 State St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861-4308See all
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Sale history for 144 Rector St
Tax history for 144 Rector St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room: Yes
- Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Parquet, Wood
- Stories Total: 3
- Interior Features: Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, 2 Bedrooms, Other Room(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0781
- Lot Size Dimensions: 34 x 100
- Lot Size Area: 0.0781
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Building Information
- Levels: Two
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,410
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Underground Utilities
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Radiators-Steam
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,253
- Stories: 2.5
- Lot Size: 3,402 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1899
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 1600026 00031
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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