OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2014 for $145K

$421,780

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,140/mo

•

1,390

sq ft

286 Water St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by SHIRLEY STEWART • J.J. ELEK REALTY CO.

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CJMLS #1301001

Redfin Estimate

$421,780

$277K since sold in August 2014$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13.1% lower than the average sale price ($485K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$745,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,254 sq ft
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Listing by Neuhaus Realty, Inc.
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$392,500
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,122 sq ft
407 Market St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JAN 3, 2026
$420,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
318 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$510,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,332 sq ft
112 Commerce 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 JUN 5, 2026
$457,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,444 sq ft
285 Water 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

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1 Edward Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(856) 321-1212
NEW 25 HRS AGO
$430,000
3 beds2 baths822 sq ft
296 Sutton St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COMING SOON
$500,000
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COMING SOON
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Sale history for 286 Water St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,534 (+5.3%)

$183,700 + $136,300

$320,000

2024

$9,051 (+0.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2023

$9,033 (+1.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2022

$8,925 (−0.1%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2021

$8,937

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2020

$8,934 (−0.4%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2019

$8,967 (+0.9%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2018

$8,889 (+0.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2017

$8,871 (+2.7%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2016

$8,640 (−13.9%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2014

$10,037 (+2.8%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2013

$9,759 (−9.2%)

$262,100 + $81,900

$344,000

2011

$10,745 (+7.9%)

$262,100 + $81,900

$344,000

2010

$9,956 (+3.7%)

$262,100 + $142,600

$404,700

2009

$9,604

$262,100 + $142,600

$404,700

Tax history for 286 Water St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,534 (+5.3%)

$183,700 + $136,300

$320,000

2024

$9,051 (+0.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2023

$9,033 (+1.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2022

$8,925 (−0.1%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2021

$8,937

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2020

$8,934 (−0.4%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2019

$8,967 (+0.9%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2018

$8,889 (+0.2%)

$183,700 + $116,300

$300,000

2017

$8,871 (+2.7%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2016

$8,640 (−13.9%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2014

$10,037 (+2.8%)

$262,100 + $37,900

$300,000

2013

$9,759 (−9.2%)

$262,100 + $81,900

$344,000

2011

$10,745 (+7.9%)

$262,100 + $81,900

$344,000

2010

$9,956 (+3.7%)

$262,100 + $142,600

$404,700

2009

$9,604

$262,100 + $142,600

$404,700

*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

Lot width

31 ft.

Lot depth

58 ft.

Lot size

1,799 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,390

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1600053 00010 03

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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, On Street

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Stories Total: 0
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room, 3 Bedrooms

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 31X58

Property Information
Structure Type: Townhouse
Has Property Attached: Yes
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Appliances: Gas Range/Oven
Restrictions YN: false

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,390
Levels: Ground Floor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $9,759

Utilities

Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Utilities: Underground Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,390
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,799 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600053 00010 03

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Trash Collection
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

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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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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

$401,000 – $486,000

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Home values near 286 Water St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1946 Sq. Ft.	$578,791
280 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1514 Sq. Ft.	$517,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
288 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$518,074
282 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$466,638

Address	Redfin Estimate
290 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$563,672
284 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1492 Sq. Ft.	$606,464

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