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397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Property report

Also known as: 397 Valley Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1926

Acreage

0.253

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
397 Valley Avenue
ZIP code
08879
County
Middlesex
Block
15
Lot
362.11
Municipality
1215
Parcel ID
15-362.11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/06/2020
Sale price
$1
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$11,639
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
998
Year built
1926
Lot
Acreage
0.253
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
46 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
48 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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

Sales history for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/04/2020 - R
08/06/2020 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/04/2020 - R
08/06/2020 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/13/2019 - R
01/30/2019 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2018 - R Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX
10/03/1979 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 397 Valley Avenue, South 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
$11,262
Current property tax
$11,639
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$184,800
Land value
$48,400
Building value
$136,400

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $184,800 $184,800 6.094 $11,262 +10.20%
2024 $184,800 $184,800 5.53 $10,219 +4.30%
2023 $184,800 $184,800 5.302 $9,798 +2.34%
2022 $184,800 $184,800 5.181 $9,574 +1.69%
2021 $184,800 $184,800 5.095 $9,416 +1.25%
2020 $184,800 $184,800 5.032 $9,299 +1.62%
2019 $184,800 $184,800 4.952 $9,151 -1.82%
2018 $184,800 $184,800 5.044 $9,321 +6.35%
2017 $184,800 $184,800 4.743 $8,765 +2.04%
2016 $184,800 $184,800 4.648 $8,590 +1.77%

Permit information for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.52
Memorial Elementary School 7 Public K-5 417 0.58
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School 6 Public K-5 196 0.64
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.41
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.41
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School 7 Public K-3 479 1.94
Ravine Drive Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-3 373 2.18
Ravine Drive Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-3 373 2.18
Matawan Montessori Academy NR Private PK, K-1 62 2.37
Matawan Montessori Academy NR Private PK, K-1 62 2.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.52
Matawan Aberdeen Mid School 6 Public 6-8 847 1.66
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.37
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.59
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 2.78
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.86
Central School 4 Public PK, K-8 555 3.10
New Road School NR Private 130 3.47
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 3.75
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 3.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.37
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 2.77
Keyport High School 2 Public 9-12 378 3.21
Matawan Reg High School 4 Public 9-12 1,146 3.28
New Road School NR Private 130 3.47
Old Bridge High School 5 Public 9-12 2,707 3.61
War Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,750 3.68
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 3.73
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 3.80
Center For Life Long Learning NR Public PK, K-12 197 3.98

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The development at 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 has a total of 998 square feet.

When was 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the sale price?

397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold on 08/06/2020 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is currently assessed at $184,800.

What are the property taxes for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The property taxes for 397 Valley Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 total $11,261.

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