Off Market Jan 2022 for $349K

$555,605

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,192/mo

•

1,643

sq ft

226 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

Gorgeous restored 4 BD brick Colonial located in the historic waterfront section of Perth Amboy. Two blocks to waterfront, marina and restaurants. Enter through sunny enclosed heated porch with second set of double screen doors to enjoy any time of day/night. Spacious Formal Living Room with engineered wood floors, stone gas fireplace, crown molding, ceiliing fan. Open to Formal Dining Room w/decorative molding, wood tile ceiling & built in curios. Mediterranean style Kitchen complete with a antique marble island, recessed lights, pantry and entry to backyard. 1st & 2nd floors offer 9 foot ceilings. Lovely bench seat w/storage off staircase. Second floorplan consists of Master Bedroom w/hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fan, wall of closets, and enclosed veranda with spectacular water views of the Raritan Bay. Full updated Bath w/jetted tub. Second Bedroom w/hardwood floors, bay window, ceiling fan and deep cedar closet. Bedroom 3 also has hardwood floors and waterview. Third floor plan consists of Fourth Bedroom has bay window and large WIC. Attic space on 3rd floor can be converted into a large Master Retreat, roughed in plumbing, closet, windows with waterviews. Full basement has laundry area w/slop sink, utility area w/ new hot water heater, rec area, updated half Bath and bilco doors to outside. All mechanicals have been updated. Minutes from the Outer bridge crossing ,Route 440, GSP, NJTP.

Single-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

1,500 sq ftLot Size

$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by SUSAN MARCRIE • RE/MAX INNOVATION

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•Source:CJMLS #2204739R

Redfin Estimate

$555,605

$207K since sold in January 2022$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 13.1% higher than the average sale price ($491K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$420,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,709 sq ft
107 Market St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$535,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,552 sq ft
208 Gordon 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 DEC 8, 2025
$600,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,566 sq ft
358 Mechanic St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$387,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,420 sq ft
54 State St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$535,000
F
5 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft
715 State St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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Market trends in 08861, NJ

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$445K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

82d

20 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 19 HRS AGO
$304,900
2 beds2 baths1,118 sq ft
302 Hidden Village Dr, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$625,000
4 beds2 baths1,668 sq ft
922 Amboy Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$635,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,686 sq ft
14 Sterling Ct, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$409,900
2 beds1.5 baths1,584 sq ft
110 Jefferson St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$700,000
6 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
212 Sherman St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$409,900
4 beds1.5 baths1,210 sq ft
493 Miller St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$349,900
2 beds1 bath896 sq ft
313 Wagner Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$390,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,404 sq ft
500 Great Beds Ct, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$325,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,289 sq ft
40 Fayette St #26, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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$299,000
1 bed1 bath630 sq ft
639 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Sale history for 226 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,577 (+5.3%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2024

$8,143 (+0.2%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2023

$8,127 (+10.1%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2022

$7,381 (−0.1%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2021

$7,391 (+4.2%)

$105,100 + $143,000

$248,100

2020

$7,091 (−0.4%)

$105,100 + $143,000

$248,100

2019

$7,117 (+0.9%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2018

$7,055 (+0.2%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2017

$7,041 (+2.7%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2016

$6,857 (−1.3%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2014

$6,947 (+2.8%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2013

$6,755 (−2.4%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2011

$6,919 (+7.9%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2010

$6,411 (+3.7%)

$110,100 + $150,500

$260,600

2009

$6,184

$110,100 + $150,500

$260,600

Tax history for 226 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,577 (+5.3%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2024

$8,143 (+0.2%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2023

$8,127 (+10.1%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2022

$7,381 (−0.1%)

$105,100 + $164,800

$269,900

2021

$7,391 (+4.2%)

$105,100 + $143,000

$248,100

2020

$7,091 (−0.4%)

$105,100 + $143,000

$248,100

2019

$7,117 (+0.9%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2018

$7,055 (+0.2%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2017

$7,041 (+2.7%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2016

$6,857 (−1.3%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2014

$6,947 (+2.8%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2013

$6,755 (−2.4%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2011

$6,919 (+7.9%)

$87,600 + $150,500

$238,100

2010

$6,411 (+3.7%)

$110,100 + $150,500

$260,600

2009

$6,184

$110,100 + $150,500

$260,600

*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

15 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

1,498 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,928

Year built

1909

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1600049 00024 03

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street

Interior

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: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Half, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Stories Total: 3
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Intercom, Security System, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Attic

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
Fencing: Fencing/Wall
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
Roof: Rubber

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Bath

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0344
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 15.00
Lot Size Area: 0.0344
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Waterview, Near Public Transit

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
Security Features: Security System
Restrictions YN: false

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,643
Levels: Three Or More

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $7,391

Utilities

Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating: Radiators-Steam

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,928
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 1,498 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600049 00024 03

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: See Remarks
Transaction Type: Sale

Around this home

Schools

Robert N Wilentz Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

4/10

Mc Ginnis Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

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

$528,000 – $639,000

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Home values near 226 Rector St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
221 Rector St Apt 1, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$376,041
215 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$553,526

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2317 Sq. Ft.	$584,893
242 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$529,475

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3253 Sq. Ft.	$492,274
244 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$484,587

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