Back on the Market... Buyer not able to perform! Welcome to this stunning home in Perth Amboy's sought-after Waterfront section! Beautifully maintained and still in pristine condition, this spacious residence offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience. The open floor plan first floor welcomes you with a beautiful, modern kitchen designed to impress, featuring quartz countertops, a center island, stainless steel appliances, a microwave drawer, and a sleek range hood. The thoughtful layout also includes a bright living room, an inviting family room, a full bathroom, and the convenience of a first-floor laundry area. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms and another full bathroom, while the third floor boasts an expansive fourth bedroom complete with a large closet, creating the perfect private retreat. The finished basement expands your living options with a kitchenette, half bathroom, and a second laundry areaideal for entertaining, extended living arrangements, or added everyday convenience. Located just blocks from the waterfront, you'll enjoy easy access to beautiful views while remaining close to shopping, dining, major highways, and public transportation. This move-in-ready home offers the space, updates, and location you've been waiting for. Don't miss this opportunity to make it yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$271Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by DEIRDRE HICKEY-SEDOR• WEICHERT CO REALTORS
Western Section of the Waterfront, located between the Raritan Bay shoreline and downtown Perth Amboy, is a coastal and historic Perth Amboy neighborhood with a working-marina edge and broad water views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Perth Amboy Waterfront promenade near the marina slips, where anglers, walkers, and waterfront dining set a steady, salt-air rhythm. Brick civic buildings and older streetscapes meet open sky at the waterline, giving daily life a boardwalk-meets-port feel. The Perth Amboy Ferry Terminal adds a commuter pulse beside the bay. Waterfront Park frames the scene with lawns, paths, and event space. The Kearny Cottage Museum and Perth Amboy Gallery Center anchor local culture close to the shoreline.
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Offer insights
96 Gordon St · $600,000
$600K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $600K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
122 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished basement with half bath and interior and exterior entry
Family room
Living room
Laundry room
Kitchen
Seven total rooms
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms
One additional bedroom (counts toward total rooms)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Granite or Corian countertops
Microwave
Gas range/oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
In-home washer and dryer
Laundry facilities in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Vinyl/linoleum flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Natural gas heating available
Exterior features
Near public transit
Near shopping
Near train
Home design
Detached property
Three or more levels
Parking
No parking details provided
Construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Electricity and solar
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Welcome home! Quality craftsmanship meets tasteful design in this beautiful 4 bed, 2 bath home located in the waterfront section of Perth Amboy. This home has been completely gutted and rebuilt with brand new everything. New roof, windows, siding, two new HVAC systems, new plumbing, electric, insulation, Sheetrock, and all of the modern, high end interior finishes. As you enter, you will notice the high ceilings and gorgeous wainscoting through out. The first floor boasts a large open layout with a living room, dining room, kitchen, as well as a full bath and laundry room. The spacious custom kitchen includes white shaker cabinets, quarts countertops, and a brand new stainless appliance package. The second floor also features high ceilings as well as three large bedrooms and another full bath with a double sink vanity, and a beautifully tiled shower. The finished third floor adds an additional bedroom/loft with a large closet. There is also a full unfinished but freshly painted basement and new sod installed in the backyard. Hurry this home will not last!
CJMLS #2212751R
May 25, 2022
Sold
$180,000
$81/sq ft
Apr 30, 2022
Delisted
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Apr 20, 2022
Listed
$180,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,621 (+5.3%)
$121,400 + $212,800
$334,200
2024
$10,083 (+108.5%)
$121,400 + $212,800
$334,200
2023
$4,836 (−35.2%)
$121,400 + $212,800
$334,200
2022
$7,458 (−0.1%)
$121,400 + $39,200
$160,600
2021
$7,468
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2020
$7,466 (−0.4%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2019
$7,493 (+0.9%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2018
$7,428 (+0.2%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2017
$7,413 (+2.7%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2016
$7,220 (−1.3%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2014
$7,315 (+2.8%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2013
$7,112 (−4.6%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2011
$7,453 (+7.9%)
$121,400 + $129,300
$250,700
2010
$6,905 (+3.7%)
$151,400 + $129,300
$280,700
2009
$6,661
$151,400 + $129,300
$280,700
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2.5
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,112
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,112
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1600046 00008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Perth Amboy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 96 Gordon St
$594,424
$5,576 under list price of $600K
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