Well maintained townhome overlooking the bay on the waterfront in Historic Perth Amboy. Additional extended dining room is an added bonus leading out to the deck. Hardwood floors and Anderson windows and sliders. Wood burning fireplace just adds to the ambiance of this lovely home. Enclosed area with very ample space for storage next to garage.
Impeccable townhome overlooking the bay on the waterfront in Historic Perth Amboy. Additional extended newer dining room is an added bonus leading out to the deck. Hardwood flrs. and newer Anderson windows and sliders. Roof is 2 yrs. old. Woodburning fireplace just adds to the ambiance of this gorgeous home.
Public Records
Aug 15, 1995
Sold
$139,200
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,534 (+5.3%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2024
$9,051 (+0.2%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2023
$9,033 (+1.2%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2022
$8,925 (−0.1%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2021
$8,937 (−2.5%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2020
$9,166 (−0.4%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2019
$9,200 (+0.9%)
$203,600 + $104,200
$307,800
2018
$9,120 (+0.2%)
$203,600 + $104,200
$307,800
2017
$9,102 (+2.7%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2016
$8,864 (−1.3%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2014
$8,981 (+2.8%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2013
$8,732 (−14.7%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2011
$10,240 (+7.9%)
$261,300 + $66,500
$327,800
2010
$9,488 (+3.7%)
$261,300 + $124,400
$385,700
2009
$9,153
$261,300 + $124,400
$385,700
Tax history for 285 Front St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,534 (+5.3%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2024
$9,051 (+0.2%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2023
$9,033 (+1.2%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2022
$8,925 (−0.1%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2021
$8,937 (−2.5%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2020
$9,166 (−0.4%)
$203,600 + $96,400
$300,000
2019
$9,200 (+0.9%)
$203,600 + $104,200
$307,800
2018
$9,120 (+0.2%)
$203,600 + $104,200
$307,800
2017
$9,102 (+2.7%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2016
$8,864 (−1.3%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2014
$8,981 (+2.8%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2013
$8,732 (−14.7%)
$261,300 + $46,500
$307,800
2011
$10,240 (+7.9%)
$261,300 + $66,500
$327,800
2010
$9,488 (+3.7%)
$261,300 + $124,400
$385,700
2009
$9,153
$261,300 + $124,400
$385,700
*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
Lot width
31 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
1,551 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1600053 00010 09
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
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: Galley Type, Not Eat-in Kitchen
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Pets Allowed: Yes
Stories Total: 0
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Utility Room, Bath Half, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), 2 Bedrooms
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Structure Type: Townhouse
Has Property Attached: No
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Refrigerator
Restrictions YN: false
Building Information
Levels: Two
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $9,120
Utilities
Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Storage
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,551 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600053 00010 09
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 • 0.8mi
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% chance 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
7/10 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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28
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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.
8.7 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$483,000 – $584,000
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