Google street view image for 493 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Off market jan 2002 for $185K

$503,055

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,370/mo

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493 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

493 Compton Ave is a 1,904 square foot house on a 2,574 square foot lot. - it last sold on January 04, 2002 for $185,000. Based on Redfin's Perth Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $503,055.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

2,574 sq ftLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$503,055

$318K since sold in January 2002$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.3% lower than the average sale price ($548K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$505,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,076 sq ft
532 Groom St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$735,000
B
7 beds4 baths2,303 sq ft
471 Hall Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$625,000
C
5 beds4 baths1,734 sq ft
404 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$385,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
339 Lawrie St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$515,000
E
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
611 Penn St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$525,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
305 Meredith 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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Sale history for 493 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,231 (+5.3%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2024

$7,814 (+0.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2023

$7,798 (+1.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2022

$7,705 (−0.1%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2021

$7,716

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2020

$7,713 (−0.4%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2019

$7,742 (+0.9%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2018

$7,674 (+0.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2017

$7,659 (+2.7%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2016

$7,459 (−1.3%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2014

$7,557 (+2.8%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2013

$7,348 (−7.1%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2011

$7,912 (+7.9%)

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

2010

$7,331 (+3.7%)

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

2009

$7,072

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

Tax history for 493 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,231 (+5.3%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2024

$7,814 (+0.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2023

$7,798 (+1.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2022

$7,705 (−0.1%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2021

$7,716

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2020

$7,713 (−0.4%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2019

$7,742 (+0.9%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2018

$7,674 (+0.2%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2017

$7,659 (+2.7%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2016

$7,459 (−1.3%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2014

$7,557 (+2.8%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2013

$7,348 (−7.1%)

$96,800 + $162,200

$259,000

2011

$7,912 (+7.9%)

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

2010

$7,331 (+3.7%)

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

2009

$7,072

$131,800 + $166,200

$298,000

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

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,904
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,574
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 197
Municipality Name: PERTH AMBOY CITY
Acres: 0.0591
Depth Footage: 103
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: R-25
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: PERTH AMBOY CITY

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,574 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600197 00026

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

James J. Flynn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Samuel E Shull Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° 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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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

$478,000 – $579,000

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Home values near 493 Compton Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
495 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$488,743
491 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$639,833

Address	Redfin Estimate
497 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$487,496
487 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$473,808

Address	Redfin Estimate
501 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$516,358
485 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$637,984

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