This home's estimate is 26.5% higher than the average sale price ($407K) of 6 comparable homes.
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556 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Charming Colonial in a prime Perth Amboy location! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a spacious layout with an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and attic with stair access offering great storage or future possibilities. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, schools, and major highways. An excellent opportunity and a great option for first-time home buyers looking to personalize and add value. Property is being sold strictly AS IS. Buyer responsible for municipal inspections and certifications. Opportunities like this don't last. Schedule your showing today.

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Est. $2,283 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 556 Compton Ave
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$336/sq ft
$330/sq ft
$303/sq ft
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$195/sq ft
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Welcome home to this recently renovated and meticulously kept 2 possible 3 bedroom colonial home with a full finished attic. To many updates to list! Centrally located by public transportation, shopping centers, area Hospital and all major highways. Sold As -IS- Sale is contingent upon seller purchasing their next property.
$81/sq ft
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Parking
- Parking / Garage Information
- Has Open Parking
- Parking Features: Common, On Street
Interior
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- 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: Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Stories Total: 3
- Interior Features: Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
- Fencing: Fencing/Wall
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Roof: Asphalt
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Area: 0.0574
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
- Land Information
- Water Source: Public
- Property Information
- Has Property Attached: No
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Restrictions YN: false
- Building Information
- Building Area Total: 1,486
- Levels: Three Or More
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,722
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Radiators-Hot Water, Steam
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 1,486
- Stories: 2.5
- Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1919
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 1600285 00003
Other
- Listing Information
- Age: 0
- Service: Garbage Included In Tax
- Transaction Type: Sale
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
Good sunlight
SunscoreThere appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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