OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2020 for $355K

$583,662

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,197/mo

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159 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,123 sq ftLot Size

Listed by RICHARD MONTERO • UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CJMLS #2012258

Redfin Estimate

$583,662

$229K since sold in August 2020$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 19.3% higher than the average sale price ($489K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$360,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,237 sq ft
212 Hall Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$447,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,624 sq ft
448 Mechanic St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$470,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,802 sq ft
284 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD OCT 28, 2025
$730,000
D
Studio— baths2,200 sq ft
522 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$440,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
714 Catherine St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Market trends in 08861, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.9%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$492K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

95d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$560,000
3 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
822 Barry Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$639,999
4 beds2 baths1,754 sq ft
459 Mitchell Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$549,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,197 sq ft
652 Cornell St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$639,900
4 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
382 Stanford St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$979,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,504 sq ft
129 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$379,999
2 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
358 Rector St #315, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$690,000
6 beds3 baths2,961 sq ft
385 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$299,000
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
450 Mechanic St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$450,000
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
0-362-364 Alpine St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Sale history for 159 William St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,314 (+5.3%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2024

$7,892 (+0.2%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2023

$7,877 (+1.2%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2022

$7,783 (−0.1%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2021

$7,793 (+14.8%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2020

$6,790 (−0.4%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2019

$6,815 (+0.9%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2018

$6,756 (+0.2%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2017

$6,742 (+2.7%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2016

$6,566 (−1.3%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2014

$6,653 (+2.9%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2013

$6,468 (−6.7%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2011

$6,930 (+7.9%)

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

2010

$6,421 (+3.7%)

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

2009

$6,194

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

Tax history for 159 William St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,314 (+5.3%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2024

$7,892 (+0.2%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2023

$7,877 (+1.2%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2022

$7,783 (−0.1%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2021

$7,793 (+14.8%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2020

$6,790 (−0.4%)

$79,400 + $182,200

$261,600

2019

$6,815 (+0.9%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2018

$6,756 (+0.2%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2017

$6,742 (+2.7%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2016

$6,566 (−1.3%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2014

$6,653 (+2.9%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2013

$6,468 (−6.7%)

$79,400 + $148,600

$228,000

2011

$6,930 (+7.9%)

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

2010

$6,421 (+3.7%)

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

2009

$6,194

$109,400 + $151,600

$261,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

2.5

Lot width

25 ft.

Lot depth

125 ft.

Lot size

3,123 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,242

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1600226 00013

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 0
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Interior Features
Stories Total: 3

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0717
Lot Size Dimensions: 25 x 125
Lot Size Area: 0.0717

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Appliances: Water Heater

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $6,815

Utilities

Utility Information
# of Separate Electric Meters: 0
Gas: Oil
# of Separate Gas Meters: 0
Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Underground Utilities
# of Separate Water Meters: 0

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiators-Hot Water
# Heat Systems: 1

Location

Other Fee Information
Other Municipal Charges: 0

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,242
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,123 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600226 00013

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Garbage Included In Tax
Trans Type: Sellers/Landlords Agent/Disclosed Dual Agent
Transaction Type: Sale

Around this home

Schools

Anthony V Ceres School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Mc Ginnis Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Perth Amboy, NJ • 08861

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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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Estimated sale price

$555,000 – $672,000

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Home values near 159 William St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
173 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$468,971
175 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$457,400

Address	Redfin Estimate
171 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2253 Sq. Ft.	$544,394
181 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2296 Sq. Ft.	$815,847

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$429,858
163 William St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$811,464

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