OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2011 for $190K

$594,571

•

2,000

sq ft

540 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by ARLENE WRIGHT • WEICHERT CO REALTORS

Listed by ARLENE WRIGHT

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CJMLS #16843

Redfin Estimate

$594,571

$405K since sold in October 2011$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.4% lower than the average sale price ($603K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$520,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
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D
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E
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Market trends in 08861, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

101.6%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$475K

$32K MoM

Avg. days on market

89d

4 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,427 (+5.3%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2024

$9,899 (+0.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2023

$9,879 (+1.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2022

$9,761 (−0.1%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2021

$9,774

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2020

$9,771 (−0.4%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2019

$9,807 (+0.9%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2018

$9,722 (+0.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2017

$9,702 (+2.7%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2016

$9,449 (−1.3%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2014

$9,573 (+2.8%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2013

$9,308 (−2.1%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2011

$9,508 (+7.9%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2010

$8,809 (+3.7%)

$157,800 + $200,300

$358,100

2009

$8,498

$157,800 + $200,300

$358,100

Tax history for 540 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,427 (+5.3%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2024

$9,899 (+0.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2023

$9,879 (+1.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2022

$9,761 (−0.1%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2021

$9,774

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2020

$9,771 (−0.4%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2019

$9,807 (+0.9%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2018

$9,722 (+0.2%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2017

$9,702 (+2.7%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2016

$9,449 (−1.3%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2014

$9,573 (+2.8%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2013

$9,308 (−2.1%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2011

$9,508 (+7.9%)

$127,800 + $200,300

$328,100

2010

$8,809 (+3.7%)

$157,800 + $200,300

$358,100

2009

$8,498

$157,800 + $200,300

$358,100

*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

1.5

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

121 ft.

Lot size

6,050 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,920

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1600190 0700022

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Asphalt, 1 Car Width, Detached

Interior

Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Width: 12
Bedroom Length: 11
Bedroom Area: 132

Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Width: 12
Bedroom Length: 11
Bedroom Area: 132

Bedroom 5 Information
Bedroom Width: 12
Bedroom Length: 12
Bedroom Area: 144

Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Width: 12
Master Bedroom Length: 11
Master Bedroom Area: 132

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1

Dining Room Information
Dining Room: No
Dining Room Features: Dining L

Living Room Information
Living Room Width: 17
Living Room Length: 14
Living Room Area: 238

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Width: 17
Kitchen Length: 9
Kitchen Area: 153
Kitchen Features: 2nd Kitchen, Separate Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bath Half, Exterior Entry

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Stories Total: 2
Interior Features: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, 1 Bedroom, Bath Second, Other Room(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Asphalt

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X121
Lot Features: Backs to Park Land

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Has Property Attached: No
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,000
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $8,497

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard Hotwater, Radiators-Hot Water

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,050 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600190 0700022

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Service: Garbage Included In Tax
Transaction Type: Sale

Around this home

Schools

James J. Flynn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Samuel E Shull Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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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

$565,000 – $684,000

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Home values near 540 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
557 Colgate Ave Apt B, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$482,518
554 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$404,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
551 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$623,178
560 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1992 Sq. Ft.	$575,236

Address	Redfin Estimate
549 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$463,244
556 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2095 Sq. Ft.	$676,405

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