Opportunity awaits! This 3-bedroom, 1 bath bungalow-style Cape offers endless potential and possibilities for the buyer ready to make it their own. Featuring a front porch, full basement, and generous outdoor space. This home is ideal for those wanting to add their personal touch. Property is being sold in its present condition. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, and everyday amenities.
Chickentown, located between Downtown Perth Amboy and the Raritan Bay waterfront, is a historic and residential Perth Amboy neighborhood with a tight street grid and a working-port backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Smith Street near the Route 35 corridor, where corner storefronts, takeout counters, and auto-oriented shops set a brisk, everyday rhythm. Rows of older wood-frame and brick homes mix with small multifamily buildings, giving the blocks a lived-in architectural patchwork. Waterfront air and industrial silhouettes drift in from the bay-facing edges. Perth Amboy Ferry Slip and the Perth Amboy Waterfront Park frame local routines with boardwalk views and open lawns. The Perth Amboy Train Station links the area to regional rail lines.
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Market insights
690 Carson Ave · $395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
145 days
The average home goes pending in 70 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$395,000
Median sale price in this area is $578,103. (46% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Living room
Formal dining room
Attic
Storage
Kitchen
Bath (half)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor
Two additional bedrooms (total 3 bedrooms listed in interior features)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
No half bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Utility room
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Baseboard and hot water heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Open porch(es)
Enclosed porch(es)
Porch (enclosed)
Fencing/wall
Yard
Storage shed
Home design
Detached property
Two stories
Parking
Open parking
Driveway with asphalt surface
Parking fits 1 car width
Construction
Asphalt roof
Shed(s)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
HOA & community
Trash service included in association/fees
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This Move-In-Ready 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home is awaiting it's new owners! The rocking chair front porch welcomes you & is a great space to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Upon entrance of the home you will find gleaming hardwood floors & arched doorways. Spacious light & bright living room. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining dinner guests and enjoying savory meals. Beautiful completely updated EIK offers Stainless Steel appliances, recessed lights, granite counters, & decorative tile backsplash. 1 sizable bedroom and sleek full bath w/soaking tub will complete the main fl. The 2nd level houses 2 more generous sized bedrooms. Relax outdoors in the fully fenced in yard complete with a patio and storage shed. Prime location- close to Major Highways, Public Transportation, Schools, Parks, Shopping, & Eateries. Make this your new home today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,938 (+5.3%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2024
$6,586 (+0.2%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2023
$6,573 (+1.2%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2022
$6,494 (−0.1%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2021
$6,503
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2020
$6,501 (+9.0%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2019
$5,963 (+0.9%)
$118,400 + $99,900
$218,300
2018
$5,911 (+0.2%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2017
$5,899 (+2.7%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2016
$5,745 (−1.3%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2014
$5,821 (+2.8%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2013
$5,660 (−6.5%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2011
$6,053 (+7.9%)
$118,400 + $81,100
$199,500
2010
$5,609 (+3.7%)
$146,900 + $81,100
$228,000
2009
$5,410
$146,900 + $81,100
$228,000
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
107 ft.
Lot size
5,349 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,100
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,100
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1600311 00031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
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
Perth Amboy, NJ • 08861
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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56
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28
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Perth Amboy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 690 Carson Ave
$392,052
$2,948 under list price of $395K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $445K.