Google street view image for 685 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Off market feb 1991 for $112K

$380,390

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $931/mo

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685 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

About this home

685 Colgate Ave is a 1,120 square foot house on a 2,348 square foot lot. - it last sold on February 06, 1991 for $112,000. Based on Redfin's Perth Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $380,390.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

2,348 sq ftLot Size

$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$380,390

$268K since sold in February 1991$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($422K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$435,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,050 sq ft
683 Kosciusko St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$431,500
B
2 beds2 baths928 sq ft
684 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$410,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
366 Jeffries St, 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 JUL 20, 2026
$385,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,305 sq ft
592 Harding Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$485,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,254 sq ft
636 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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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

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 685 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,902 (+5.3%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2024

$5,603 (+0.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2023

$5,591 (+1.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2022

$5,525 (−0.1%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2021

$5,532

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2020

$5,530 (−0.4%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2019

$5,551 (+0.9%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2018

$5,502 (+0.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2017

$5,491 (+2.7%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2016

$5,348 (−1.3%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2014

$5,418 (+2.8%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2013

$5,268 (−10.1%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2011

$5,860 (+7.9%)

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

2010

$5,429 (+3.7%)

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

2009

$5,237

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

Tax history for 685 Colgate Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,902 (+5.3%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2024

$5,603 (+0.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2023

$5,591 (+1.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2022

$5,525 (−0.1%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2021

$5,532

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2020

$5,530 (−0.4%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2019

$5,551 (+0.9%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2018

$5,502 (+0.2%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2017

$5,491 (+2.7%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2016

$5,348 (−1.3%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2014

$5,418 (+2.8%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2013

$5,268 (−10.1%)

$86,900 + $98,800

$185,700

2011

$5,860 (+7.9%)

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

2010

$5,429 (+3.7%)

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

2009

$5,237

$116,900 + $103,800

$220,700

*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: PERTH AMBOY HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,120
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,348
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 301
Municipality Name: PERTH AMBOY CITY
Acres: 0.0539
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 23.5
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.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,348 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1600301 00009

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

James J. Flynn Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Samuel E Shull Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Perth Amboy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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 100° 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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Estimated sale price

$362,000 – $438,000

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Home values near 685 Colgate Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
693 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$333,589
699 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$356,810

Address	Redfin Estimate
695 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$268,612
680 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$383,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
697 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$415,110
682 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1318 Sq. Ft.	$430,666

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