Sold on Aug 2026
$800,000
4
bd
2 ba
sq ft

278 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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About this home

Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
7,440 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by SCOTT KESSLER C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC
Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago
Source:CJMLS #2662370M
Listing provided courtesy of Central Jersey MLS

Redfin Estimate

$792,528
$7,472 since sold in August 2026$2,000 since July

This home's estimate is 24.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Public record

Beds
Baths
Stories
2
Lot width
48 ft.
Lot depth
155 ft.
Lot size
7,440 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
Sq. Ft.
3,215
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1600054 00032
Parking Spaces
Basement
Accessible
HOA Dues
Garage
Features
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

89/100 Very Walkable56/100 Good transit42/100 Somewhat bikeable
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10
Mc Ginnis Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10
Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

1/10
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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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Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.6 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$753,000 – $912,000

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