Google street view image for 541 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Off market nov 1990 for $131K

$442,569

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,073/mo

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541 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

541 Compton Ave is a 1,616 square foot house on a 2,574 square foot lot. - it last sold on November 05, 1990 for $131,200. Based on Redfin's Perth Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $442,569.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

2,574 sq ftLot Size

$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$442,569

$311K since sold in November 1990$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 14.1% lower than the average sale price ($515K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$385,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
339 Lawrie St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$550,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
574 Hazel Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$515,000
C
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
611 Penn St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$525,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
305 Meredith St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$490,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,486 sq ft
556 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$625,000
F
5 beds4 baths1,734 sq ft
404 Washington 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

101.7%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$478K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

89d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 20 HRS AGO
$639,999
4 beds2 baths1,754 sq ft
459 Mitchell Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 3PM
$549,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,197 sq ft
652 Cornell St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$639,900
4 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
382 Stanford St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
COMING SOON
$560,000
3 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
822 Barry Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$979,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,504 sq ft
129 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$699,000
4 beds4 baths3,219 sq ft
458 Lawrie St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$379,999
2 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
358 Rector St #315, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$690,000
6 beds3 baths2,961 sq ft
385 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$299,000
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
450 Mechanic St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$450,000
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
0-362-364 Alpine St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Sale history for 541 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,416 (+5.3%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2024

$6,091 (+0.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2023

$6,079 (+1.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2022

$6,007 (−0.1%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2021

$6,015

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2020

$6,013 (−0.4%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2019

$6,035 (+0.9%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2018

$5,982 (+0.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2017

$5,970 (+2.7%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2016

$5,814 (−1.3%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2014

$5,891 (+2.8%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2013

$5,728 (−11.9%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2011

$6,502 (+7.9%)

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

2010

$6,025 (+3.7%)

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

2009

$5,811

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

Tax history for 541 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,416 (+5.3%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2024

$6,091 (+0.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2023

$6,079 (+1.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2022

$6,007 (−0.1%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2021

$6,015

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2020

$6,013 (−0.4%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2019

$6,035 (+0.9%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2018

$5,982 (+0.2%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2017

$5,970 (+2.7%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2016

$5,814 (−1.3%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2014

$5,891 (+2.8%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2013

$5,728 (−11.9%)

$111,800 + $90,100

$201,900

2011

$6,502 (+7.9%)

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

2010

$6,025 (+3.7%)

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

2009

$5,811

$141,800 + $103,100

$244,900

*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: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FAIRVIEW PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,616
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,574
Legal Lot Number: 23
Legal Block Number: 196
Municipality Name: PERTH AMBOY CITY
Acres: 0.0591
Depth Footage: 103
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: C-1
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,574 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600196 00023

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 • 0.4mi

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

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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

$421,000 – $509,000

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Home values near 541 Compton Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
558 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$443,456
539 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$423,132

Address	Redfin Estimate
535 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$408,372
537 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$483,495

Address	Redfin Estimate
533 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1926 Sq. Ft.	$437,514
561 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$388,108

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