Attention Investors & Handy Home owners. This property needs extensive work but can be something special once the dust settles. If you have vision. If you have money for rehab. If you have patience and wherewithal to handle a project likes this, you will be a happy camper at the end of the day. This is an AS-IS WHERE-IS sale. Seller will not make repairs or offer concessions for repairs. buyer is responsible for any state, county, and municipal cofo, permits, approvals, where applicable. Utilities are off. Bring your flashlight.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5,001 sq ftLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by ROBERT GOLDEN• J.J. ELEK REALTY CO.
Source:CJMLS #2001203
Redfin Estimate
$511,373
$114K since sold in April 2021$5,000 since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.4% higher than the average sale price ($451K) of 6 comparable homes.
Attention Investors & Handy Home owners. This property needs extensive work but can be something special once the dust settles. If you have vision. If you have money for rehab. If you have patience and wherewithal to handle a project likes this, you will be a happy camper at the end of the day. This is an AS-IS WHERE-IS sale. Seller will not make repairs or offer concessions for repairs. buyer is responsible for any state, county, and municipal cofo, permits, approvals, where applicable. Utilities are off. Bring your flashlight.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,579 (+9.9%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2024
$8,714 (+4.3%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2023
$8,356 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2022
$8,131 (+108.9%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2021
$3,893 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2020
$3,847 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2019
$3,785 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2018
$3,743 (+3.2%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2017
$3,626 (+2.0%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2016
$3,554 (+3.0%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2014
$3,449 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2013
$3,372 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2011
$3,296 (−14.8%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2010
$3,870 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2009
$3,785
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
Tax history for 972 Matawan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,579 (+9.9%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2024
$8,714 (+4.3%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2023
$8,356 (+2.8%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2022
$8,131 (+108.9%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2021
$3,893 (+1.2%)
$40,000 + $112,100
$152,100
2020
$3,847 (+1.6%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2019
$3,785 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2018
$3,743 (+3.2%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2017
$3,626 (+2.0%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2016
$3,554 (+3.0%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2014
$3,449 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2013
$3,372 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2011
$3,296 (−14.8%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2010
$3,870 (+2.3%)
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
2009
$3,785
$40,000 + $34,200
$74,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-5
Medium High Density Residential Zone
The purpose of this zone is to protect existing areas of intensive suburban development at a medium high density 7.5 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Ground transport
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,956
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,001
Legal Lot Number: 972
Legal Block Number: 2088
Municipality Name: OLD BRIDGE TWP
Acres: 0.1148
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R5
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: OLD BRIDGE TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,956
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1502088 00972
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Old Bridge High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
South Amboy, NJ • 08879
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Sun exposure
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
$486,000 – $589,000
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