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978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy
Zip code 08879
County Middlesex
Municipality Old Bridge Township
Block 2088
Lot 978

Sales & Tax Overview for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Sale date 08/22/2005
Sale price $345,000
Current property tax $7,052

Lot & Building Information for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Building sqft 1,800
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.115
Year built 1967
Stories 1
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Residential (R5)
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About 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1967 and has a total of 1,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $123,100, the tax amount paid for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is $7,501.

When was 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the last sale price?

978 Matawan Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold in 08/22/2005 for $345,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/22/2005 $345,000
10/30/1997 $130,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/22/2024 - D
02/06/2024 - R
Assignment
02/28/2018 - R Assignment
08/22/2005 - D
09/21/2005 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/30/1997 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Base tax $6,807
Current property tax $7,052
Market value $123,100

Assessment History for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 978 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 $123,100 $123,100 5.53 $6,807 +4.30%
2023 $123,100 $123,100 5.302 $6,527 +2.34%
2022 $123,100 $123,100 5.181 $6,378 +1.69%
2021 $123,100 $123,100 5.095 $6,272 +1.25%
2020 $123,100 $123,100 5.032 $6,194 +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 0.21
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School 6 Public K-5 196 0.50
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.84
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.23
Cliffwood Ave School 5 Public PK, K-3 360 1.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 0.84
Matawan Aberdeen Mid School 6 Public 6-8 847 1.41
St. Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.41
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 2.63
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 2.63
Matawan Reg High School 4 Public 9-12 1,146 2.98
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 2.99
Keyport High School 2 Public 9-12 378 3.10
Old Bridge High School 5 Public 9-12 2,707 3.22

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Neighbors for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 978 Matawan Road, South Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
974 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 2,016 01/28/2021 $420,000
968 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,958 04/24/1989 $131,000
33 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,520 10/02/2000 $195,000
11 Ely Ave, South Amboy 8,000
1012 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 730 03/19/1996 $1
32 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,544 08/15/2025 $580,000
1010 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 820 10/22/1999 $60,000
31 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,832 04/29/2009 $1
8 Ely Ave, South Amboy 2,040 11/18/2016 $330,000
1023 Cook Ave, South Amboy 1,848 11/20/2003 $205,000
1015 Miller Ave, South Amboy 1,696 05/17/1988 $205,000
2 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 2,395 11/29/2021 $1
300 Gordon Rd, Matawan
972 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,956 03/24/2021 $397,000
9 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,580 03/24/2011 $220,000
976 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,008 09/27/2019 $285,000
10 Ely Ave, South Amboy 1,777 08/14/2024 $1
95 Matawan Rd, Matawan 1,612 12/01/2015 $650,000
970 Matawan Rd, South Amboy 1,824 10/29/1982 $41,900
1019 Miller Ave, South Amboy 2,160 08/13/2020 $435,000

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