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87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 - Property report

Also known as: 87 James St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$440,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
87 James Street
ZIP code
08861
County
Middlesex
Block
4.07
Lot
3
Neighborhood
Hopelawn
Municipality
1225
Parcel ID
4.07-3

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/30/2021
Sale price
$440,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,807
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,283
Stories
1
Year built
1915
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.115
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
43 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/2021 $440,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/19/1989 $190,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/08/2026 - R
12/30/2025 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XX
12/03/2021 - R
11/30/2021 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/03/2021 - R
11/30/2021 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/19/1989 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$9,904
Current property tax
$10,807
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$82,300
Land value
$20,000
Building value
$62,300

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $82,300 $82,300 12.034 $9,904 +3.44%
2024 $82,300 $82,300 11.634 $9,575 +39.29%
2023 $60,400 $60,400 11.381 $6,874 +2.57%
2022 $60,400 $60,400 11.096 $6,702 +0.83%
2021 $60,400 $60,400 11.005 $6,647 +3.17%
2020 $60,400 $60,400 10.667 $6,443 +2.53%
2019 $60,400 $60,400 10.404 $6,284 -5.94%
2018 $60,400 $60,400 11.061 $6,681 +10.52%
2017 $60,400 $60,400 10.008 $6,045 +0.80%
2016 $60,400 $60,400 9.929 $5,997 +1.83%
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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 0.64
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.80
Our Redeemer Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 65 0.80
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School 3 Public K-3 862 1.10
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.12
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 1.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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 0.80
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.08
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.12
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.15
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.22
Dual Language School 4 Public 4-8 460 1.23
Our Lady Of Peace School NR Private PK, K-8 206 1.24
Fords Middle School 3 Public 6-8 593 1.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.08
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.22
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.29
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 1.90
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 2.10
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 2.76
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 3.11
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 3.18
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 3.39
Metuchen High School 8 Public 9-12 708 3.66

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Neighbors for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

73 James St, Perth Amboy 64 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 65 James St, Perth Amboy 63 James St, Perth Amboy 107 James St, Perth Amboy 148 Pennsylvania Ave, Perth Amboy 59 James St, Perth Amboy 142 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 83 James St, Perth Amboy 134 Pennsylvania Ave, Perth Amboy 74 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 100 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 85 James St, Perth Amboy 92 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 68 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 60 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 81 James St, Perth Amboy 99 James St, Perth Amboy 96 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy 76 Worden Ave, Perth Amboy

Nearby ZIP codes for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Monmouth County, NJ 07747, Middlesex County, NJ 07747, Monmouth County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08879, Middlesex County, NJ 10307, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY 10312, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The development at 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 has a total of 1,283 square feet.

When was 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the sale price?

87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold on 11/30/2021 for $440,000.

What is the assessed value of 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is currently assessed at $82,300.

What are the property taxes for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The property taxes for 87 James Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 total $9,903.

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