Google street view image for 642 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Off market feb 2011 for $265K

$554,805

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,455/mo

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642 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

642 Johnstone St is a 2,238 square foot house on a 2,548 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 24, 2011 for $265,000. Based on Redfin's Perth Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $554,805.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

2,548 sq ftLot Size

$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$554,805

$290K since sold in February 2011$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($537K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$735,000
A
7 beds4 baths2,303 sq ft
471 Hall Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$525,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
305 Meredith St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$515,000
C
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
611 Penn St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$530,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
453 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$505,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,076 sq ft
532 Groom St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$410,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
366 Jeffries St, 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 642 Johnstone St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,445 (+5.3%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2024

$8,967 (+0.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2023

$8,949 (+1.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2022

$8,842 (−0.1%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2021

$8,854

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2020

$8,851 (−0.4%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2019

$8,883 (+0.9%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2018

$8,806 (+0.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2017

$8,788 (+2.7%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2016

$8,559 (−1.3%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2014

$8,672 (−4.5%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2013

$9,084 (+6.9%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2011

$8,501 (+7.9%)

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

2010

$7,877 (+3.7%)

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

2009

$7,598

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

Tax history for 642 Johnstone St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,445 (+5.3%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2024

$8,967 (+0.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2023

$8,949 (+1.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2022

$8,842 (−0.1%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2021

$8,854

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2020

$8,851 (−0.4%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2019

$8,883 (+0.9%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2018

$8,806 (+0.2%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2017

$8,788 (+2.7%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2016

$8,559 (−1.3%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2014

$8,672 (−4.5%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2013

$9,084 (+6.9%)

$101,600 + $195,600

$297,200

2011

$8,501 (+7.9%)

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

2010

$7,877 (+3.7%)

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

2009

$7,598

$121,600 + $198,600

$320,200

*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: Brick

Property Information
Subdivision Name: JOHN ARNOLD ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,238
# of Stories: 2.5

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,548
Legal Lot Number: 31
Legal Block Number: 333
Municipality Name: PERTH AMBOY CITY
Acres: 0.0585
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 25.5
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.: 2,238
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 2,548 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600333 00031

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Edward J Patten Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Samuel E Shull Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

$528,000 – $639,000

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Home values near 642 Johnstone St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
643 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
640 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$582,375

Address	Redfin Estimate
639 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 630 Sq. Ft.	—
656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$553,239

Address	Redfin Estimate
651 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$425,801
646 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1692 Sq. Ft.	$599,956

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