Google street view image for 978 Matawan Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Off Market Sep 2005 for $345K

$542,867

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,643/mo

•

1,875

sq ft

978 Matawan Rd, South Amboy, NJ 08879

About this home

978 Matawan Rd is a 1,875 square foot house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 21, 2005 for $345,000. Based on Redfin's South Amboy data, we estimate the home's value is $542,867.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$542,867

$198K since sold in September 2005$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($528K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$565,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,605 sq ft
1107 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$450,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,708 sq ft
429 Lea Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$630,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,766 sq ft
38 Ocean Blvd, Keyport, NJ 07735
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$380,000
D
2 beds1 bath742 sq ft
615 Greenwood Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$625,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
42 Boulevard East, Keyport, NJ 07735
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$520,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,494 sq ft
763 Prospect Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879

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Market trends in 08879, NJ

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

101.7%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$552K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

18 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 17 HRS AGO
$559,900
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
100 S Feltus St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Great Realty, (201) 430-7119
$589,000
2 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
45 Bonus Ct, Sayreville, NJ 08872
$589,000
2 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
51 Bonus Ct, Sayreville, NJ 08872
$589,000
2 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
53 Bonus Ct, Sayreville, NJ 08872
$1,200,000
Studio3 baths— sq ft
528-530 Leffert St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$579,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,672 sq ft
807 Bayside Ct, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$675,000
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
1 Frank Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08872
$369,000
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
94 Neptune Pl, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$500,000
3 beds2 baths1,784 sq ft
358 Conover St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$625,000
5 beds2 baths2,091 sq ft
393 Prospect St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Sale history for 978 Matawan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,753 (+9.9%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2024

$7,052 (+4.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2023

$6,763 (+2.8%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2022

$6,581 (+1.9%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2021

$6,459 (+1.2%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2020

$6,382 (+1.6%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2019

$6,279 (+1.1%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2018

$6,209 (+3.2%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2017

$6,016 (+2.0%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2016

$5,896 (+3.0%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2014

$5,722 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2013

$5,595 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2011

$5,468 (−14.8%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2010

$6,421 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2009

$6,279

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

Tax history for 978 Matawan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,753 (+9.9%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2024

$7,052 (+4.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2023

$6,763 (+2.8%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2022

$6,581 (+1.9%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2021

$6,459 (+1.2%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2020

$6,382 (+1.6%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2019

$6,279 (+1.1%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2018

$6,209 (+3.2%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2017

$6,016 (+2.0%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2016

$5,896 (+3.0%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2014

$5,722 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2013

$5,595 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2011

$5,468 (−14.8%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2010

$6,421 (+2.3%)

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

2009

$6,279

$40,000 + $83,100

$123,100

*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: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: INCL BLK 2088 LOTS 978 & 979

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,001
Legal Lot Number: 978
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,875
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1502088 00978
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 8, 2022

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

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% 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.

8.6 hrs

4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$516,000 – $625,000

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Home values near 978 Matawan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
403 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$369,473
974 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2016 Sq. Ft.	$621,965

Address	Redfin Estimate
406 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$440,643
976 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$503,019

Address	Redfin Estimate
521 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$421,104
970 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$492,397

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