Google street view image for 550 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Off market feb 2025 for $165K

$387,114

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,059/mo

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550 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

550 Compton Ave is a 990 square foot house on a 2,500 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 12, 2025 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Perth Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $387,114.

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

2,500 sq ftLot Size

$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$387,114

$222K since sold in February 2025$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 12.1% lower than the average sale price ($440K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$300,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths884 sq ft
599 Pacific Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$410,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
366 Jeffries St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$282,000
C
1 bed1 bath700 sq ft
420 Lawton Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$385,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
344 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$530,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
453 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$735,000
F
7 beds4 baths2,303 sq ft
471 Hall Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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Market trends in 08861, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced 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 550 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,790 (+5.3%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2024

$5,497 (+0.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2023

$5,486 (+1.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2022

$5,420 (−0.1%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2021

$5,428

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2020

$5,426 (−0.4%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2019

$5,446 (+0.9%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2018

$5,399 (+0.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2017

$5,388 (+2.7%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2016

$5,247 (−1.3%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2014

$5,316 (+2.8%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2013

$5,169 (−13.5%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2011

$5,979 (+7.9%)

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

2010

$5,540 (+3.7%)

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

2009

$5,344

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

Tax history for 550 Compton Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,790 (+5.3%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2024

$5,497 (+0.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2023

$5,486 (+1.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2022

$5,420 (−0.1%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2021

$5,428

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2020

$5,426 (−0.4%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2019

$5,446 (+0.9%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2018

$5,399 (+0.2%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2017

$5,388 (+2.7%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2016

$5,247 (−1.3%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2014

$5,316 (+2.8%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2013

$5,169 (−13.5%)

$111,400 + $70,800

$182,200

2011

$5,979 (+7.9%)

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

2010

$5,540 (+3.7%)

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

2009

$5,344

$141,400 + $83,800

$225,200

*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: 990
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,500
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 285
Municipality Name: PERTH AMBOY CITY
Acres: 0.0574
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: R-50
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600285 00006

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

James J. Flynn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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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

$368,000 – $446,000

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Home values near 550 Compton Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
558 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$441,678
537 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$482,691

Address	Redfin Estimate
535 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$408,644
541 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1616 Sq. Ft.	$444,927

Address	Redfin Estimate
539 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$426,858
561 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$390,195

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