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856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Property report

Also known as: 856 Grove Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1930

Acreage

0.057

Sale price

$1,570,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
856 Grove Avenue
ZIP code
08879
County
Middlesex
Block
29
Lot
856
Municipality
1215
Parcel ID
29-856

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/30/2026
Sale price
$1,570,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$4,069
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
540
Stories
1
Year built
1930
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.057
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
28 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
26 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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

Sales history for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/30/2026 $1,570,000 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/30/2014 $1 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX,XXXXX X&XXXXXX XXXXXX X
02/28/2007 $175,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/13/2026 - R
01/30/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/15/2014 - R
06/30/2014 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX,XXXXX X&XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
03/06/2007 - R
02/28/2007 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
12/08/2004 - R
11/30/2004 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/23/2003 - 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 856 Grove 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
$3,937
Current property tax
$4,069
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$64,600
Land value
$35,000
Building value
$29,600

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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 $64,600 $64,600 6.094 $3,937 +10.20%
2024 $64,600 $64,600 5.53 $3,572 +4.30%
2023 $64,600 $64,600 5.302 $3,425 +2.34%
2022 $64,600 $64,600 5.181 $3,347 +1.69%
2021 $64,600 $64,600 5.095 $3,291 +1.25%
2020 $64,600 $64,600 5.032 $3,251 +1.62%
2019 $64,600 $64,600 4.952 $3,199 -1.82%
2018 $64,600 $64,600 5.044 $3,258 +6.35%
2017 $64,600 $64,600 4.743 $3,064 +2.04%
2016 $64,600 $64,600 4.648 $3,003 +1.77%
Permits

Permit information for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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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)
Memorial Elementary School 7 Public K-5 417 0.24
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School 6 Public K-5 196 0.40
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.83
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.16
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.16
Ravine Drive Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-3 373 1.84
Ravine Drive Elementary School 7 Public PK, K-3 373 1.84
Matawan Montessori Academy NR Private PK, K-1 62 2.07
Matawan Montessori Academy NR Private PK, K-1 62 2.07
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School 7 Public K-3 479 2.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.83
Matawan Aberdeen Mid School 6 Public 6-8 847 1.37
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.35
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.66
Central School 4 Public PK, K-8 555 2.91
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 3.07
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.13
New Road School NR Private 130 3.49
Memorial Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-8 638 3.92
Center For Life Long Learning NR Public PK, K-12 197 4.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.66
Matawan Reg High School 4 Public 9-12 1,146 2.96
Keyport High School 2 Public 9-12 378 3.02
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 3.04
Old Bridge High School 5 Public 9-12 2,707 3.30
New Road School NR Private 130 3.49
War Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,750 3.78
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 3.81
St. John Vianney Regional High School NR Private 9-12 839 3.83
Monmouth Christian Academy NR Private 11 2 3.84

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Neighbors for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

836 Forest Ave, South Amboy 857 Grove Ave, South Amboy 829 Forest Ave, South Amboy 886 Grove Ave, Keyport 853 Grove Ave, South Amboy 841 Forest Ave, South Amboy 840 Forest Ave, South Amboy 834 Forest Ave, South Amboy 859 Grove Ave, South Amboy 830 Forest Ave, South Amboy 861 Grove Ave, South Amboy 890 Grove Ave, South Amboy 888 Grove Ave, Keyport 831 Forest Ave, South Amboy 827 Forest Ave, South Amboy 891 Grove Ave, South Amboy 863 Grove Ave, South Amboy 866 Grove Ave, South Amboy 869 Grove Ave, South Amboy 845 Forest Ave, South Amboy

Nearby ZIP codes for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Monmouth County, NJ 07730, Monmouth County, NJ 07747, Middlesex County, NJ 07747, Monmouth County, NJ 07751, Monmouth County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08857, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08882, Middlesex County, NJ 10307, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The development at 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 has a total of 540 square feet.

When was 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the sale price?

856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold on 01/30/2026 for $1,570,000.

What is the assessed value of 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is currently assessed at $64,600.

What are the property taxes for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The property taxes for 856 Grove Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 total $3,936.

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