| Primary address | 78 James Street, Perth Amboy |
| Zip code | 08861 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Woodbridge Township |
| Block | 4.03 |
| Lot | 16 |
| Neighborhood | Hopelawn |
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| Sale date | 11/22/2022 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Current property tax | $8,933 |
| Building sqft | 972 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Garage | Unattached |
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78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1962 and has a total of 972 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $70,400, the tax amount paid for 78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $8,471.
When was 78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 11/22/2022 for $1.
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Access detailed property tax data for 78 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $8,190 |
| Current property tax | $8,933 |
| Market value | $70,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 James Street, Perth Amboy, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,900 | $68,900 | 11.634 | $8,016 | +2.22% |
| 2023 | $68,900 | $68,900 | 11.381 | $7,842 | +2.57% |
| 2022 | $68,900 | $68,900 | 11.096 | $7,645 | +0.83% |
| 2021 | $68,900 | $68,900 | 11.005 | $7,582 | +3.17% |
| 2020 | $68,900 | $68,900 | 10.667 | $7,350 | +2.53% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Geohazard zones map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 462 | 0.37 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 173 | 0.39 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | PK, K-2 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | PK, K-2 | 0 | 0.41 |
| James J. Flynn Elementary School | 2 | Public | K-4 | 497 | 0.60 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 462 | 0.37 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 173 | 0.39 |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 65 | 0.82 |
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 1.07 |
| Samuel E Shull Middle School | 3 | Public | 5-8 | 1,310 | 1.11 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 1.07 |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 8-12 | 286 | 1.18 |
| Perth Amboy High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 2,658 | 1.27 |
| Perth Amboy Vocational School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 264 | 1.89 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy | NR | Private | 9-11 | 0 | 2.10 |
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Here are the neighbors for 78 James Street, Perth Amboy.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 James St, Perth Amboy | 900 | 10/19/2000 | $129,900 |
| 123 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,387 | 01/14/2013 | $1 |
| 143 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,326 | 08/15/2012 | $1 |
| 99 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 936 | 07/27/2018 | $295,000 |
| 71 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 803 | 06/26/2012 | $90,000 |
| 133 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 878 | 12/03/2025 | $499,000 |
| 103 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,590 | 04/06/2006 | $1 |
| 60 James St, Perth Amboy | 1,105 | 07/29/2002 | $235,000 |
| 87 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,047 | 08/05/2016 | $227,000 |
| 65 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 957 | 03/13/2018 | $1 |
| 89 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 953 | 06/03/1999 | $114,000 |
| 129 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,075 | 12/30/2019 | $285,000 |
| 139 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,044 | 07/15/2005 | $309,000 |
| 93 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,226 | 12/15/2016 | $223,000 |
| 69 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,275 | 01/19/1993 | $90,000 |
| 80 James St, Perth Amboy | 1,580 | 09/15/1997 | $1 |
| 86 James St, Perth Amboy | 912 | 05/12/2017 | $10 |
| 81 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 1,142 | 11/23/2021 | $285,000 |
| 77 Howard St, Perth Amboy | 970 | 09/30/2009 | $232,500 |
| 64 James St, Perth Amboy | 1,108 | 10/07/2020 | $305,000 |