Google street view image for 540 Ridgeway Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Off market aug 2008 for $365K

$586,952

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,203/mo

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540 Ridgeway Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1995Year Built

1 car garageParking

Listed by BEATA PRUSZKOWSKI • RE/MAX CENTRAL

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•Source:CJMLS #817777

Redfin Estimate

$586,952

$222K since sold in August 2008$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($592K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$615,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
22 Macedulski Ter, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$619,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,667 sq ft
251 Connors Dr, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$530,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
21 Frazee Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$695,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
357 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$500,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,936 sq ft
518 Center St, South Amboy, NJ 08879

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$2,417/mo

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Market trends in 08879, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$550K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

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Sale history for 540 Ridgeway Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,869 (+0.2%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2024

$8,847 (+3.9%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2023

$8,514 (+5.2%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2022

$8,089 (+1.7%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2021

$7,954 (+2.4%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2020

$7,766 (+1.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2019

$7,642 (+0.8%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2018

$7,579 (+1.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2017

$7,458 (+2.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2016

$7,270 (+2.8%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2014

$7,071 (+3.4%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2013

$6,836 (+11.0%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2011

$6,157 (+3.7%)

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

2010

$5,938 (+5.3%)

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

2009

$5,636

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

Tax history for 540 Ridgeway Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,869 (+0.2%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2024

$8,847 (+3.9%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2023

$8,514 (+5.2%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2022

$8,089 (+1.7%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2021

$7,954 (+2.4%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2020

$7,766 (+1.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2019

$7,642 (+0.8%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2018

$7,579 (+1.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2017

$7,458 (+2.6%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2016

$7,270 (+2.8%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2014

$7,071 (+3.4%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2013

$6,836 (+11.0%)

$126,000 + $149,700

$275,700

2011

$6,157 (+3.7%)

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

2010

$5,938 (+5.3%)

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

2009

$5,636

$126,000 + $148,000

$274,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

112 ft.

Lot size

5,602 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,566

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2000150 00018 01

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

Single-Family Residential Zone

Residential districts, designated by R in this chapter, are established in order to achieve the general goals as enumerated in Section 53-83 and for the following specific purposes: To protect residential areas against fire, explosion, noxious fumes, offensive noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare and other objectionable influences.; To protect residential areas against the intrusion of abnormal vehicular traffic and to provide space for off-street parking.; To protect residential areas against congestion by regulating the bulk of buildings in relation to the land around them and to provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for residential development to meet the needs of probable expansion in population.; To protect those quasi-residential uses which require a residential environment and which provide essential health and welfare services for the residents.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Width: 11
Bedroom Length: 12
Bedroom Area: 132

Bedroom 4 Information
Bedroom Width: 11
Bedroom Length: 12
Bedroom Area: 132

Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Width: 12
Master Bedroom Length: 12
Master Bedroom Area: 144

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0

Dining Room Information
Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Width: 11
Dining Room Length: 12
Dining Room Area: 132
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room

Family Room Information
Family Room Width: 14
Family Room Length: 16
Family Room Area: 224

Living Room Information
Living Room Width: 11
Living Room Length: 15
Living Room Area: 165

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Width: 10
Kitchen Length: 12
Kitchen Area: 120
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Separate Dining Area

Room Information
Other Room Dimensions: 12X6
# of Rooms: 7

Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Stories Total: 2
Interior Features: 1 Bedroom, Bath Other, Family Room, Utility Room, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Attic
Separate Living Quarters: Yes

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Asphalt

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X112
Lot Features: Near Train, Near Public Transit

Land Information
Water Source: Public

Property Information
Structure Type: Custom Home
Has Property Attached: No
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Building Information
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $4,713

Utilities

Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,566
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,602 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2000150 00018 01

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Age: 0
Transaction Type: Sale

Around this home

Schools

South Amboy Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

South Amboy High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

South Amboy, NJ • 08879

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$558,000 – $675,000

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Home values near 540 Ridgeway Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$557,856
531 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2167 Sq. Ft.	$594,589

Address	Redfin Estimate
534 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$433,542
532 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$657,820

Address	Redfin Estimate
526 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$496,164
539 Ridgeway Avenue, South Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$456,961

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