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253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy
Zip code 08879
County Middlesex
Municipality Old Bridge Township
Block 2078
Lot 144

Sales & Tax Overview for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Sale date 05/04/2021
Sale price $195,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,454

Lot & Building Information for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Building sqft 960
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.172
Year built 1930
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R5)
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About 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1930 and has a total of 960 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $95,200, the tax amount paid for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is $5,801.

When was 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the last sale price?

253 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold in 05/04/2021 for $195,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/04/2021 $195,000
09/17/2012 $75,000
09/23/2011 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
05/04/2021 - D
06/01/2021 - R
Mortgage
05/04/2021 - D
06/01/2021 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/17/2012 - D
10/09/2012 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/23/2011 - D
10/27/2011 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/02/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $5,265
Current property tax $5,454
Market value $95,200

Assessment History for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Matawan Road, South 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 $95,200 $95,200 5.53 $5,265 +4.30%
2023 $95,200 $95,200 5.302 $5,048 +2.34%
2022 $95,200 $95,200 5.181 $4,932 +1.69%
2021 $95,200 $95,200 5.095 $4,850 +1.25%
2020 $95,200 $95,200 5.032 $4,790 +1.62%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Memorial Elementary School 7 Public K-5 417 0.15
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School 6 Public K-5 196 0.54
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.94
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.22
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.94
Matawan Aberdeen Mid School 6 Public 6-8 847 1.37
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.39
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.71
Central School 4 Public PK, K-8 555 3.00

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.71
Matawan Reg High School 4 Public 9-12 1,146 2.91
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 3.05
Old Bridge High School 5 Public 9-12 2,707 3.09
Keyport High School 2 Public 9-12 378 3.10

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Neighbors for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 253 Matawan Road, South Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
161 Ely Ave, South Amboy 768 04/30/2020 $215,000
168 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,170 10/26/2018 $10
145 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,590 10/02/2024 $565,000
356 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,225 01/31/2005 $240,000
151 Ely Ave, South Amboy 2,016 04/15/2004 $1
164 Ely Ave, South Amboy 560 08/11/1989 $92,000
281 Britton Ave, South Amboy 1,232 04/09/2004 $261,000
358 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 955 08/24/2022 $150,000
159 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,420 09/07/2023 $520,000
143 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 704 12/07/2021 $235,000
141 Ely Ave, South Amboy 960 08/25/1986 $99,900
332 Braney Ave, South Amboy 1,260 02/25/1974 $31,000
347 Miller Ave, South Amboy 1,142 07/27/2009 $231,000
166 Ely Ave, South Amboy 972 03/24/2004 $1
231 Britton Ave, South Amboy 1,091 08/24/1988 $115,000
149 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,320 06/30/2020 $285,000
352 Miller Ave, South Amboy 1,356 07/19/2022 $400,000
154 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,420 10/19/2020 $295,000
354 Miller Ave, South Amboy 1,494 04/04/2022
349 Miller Ave, South Amboy 1,142 08/28/1985 $82,000

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