| Primary address | 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy |
| Zip code | 08861 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Perth Amboy City |
| Block | 26 |
| Lot | 12 |
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| Sale date | 11/30/1988 |
| Sale price | $230,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $10,977 |
| Building sqft | 2,049 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.079 |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,049 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $345,400, the tax amount paid for 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $10,976.
When was 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 11/30/1988 for $230,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/1988 | $230,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $10,977 |
| Market value | $345,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 Water Street, Perth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,400 | $345,400 | 3.178 | $10,977 | +5.34% |
| 2024 | $345,400 | $345,400 | 3.017 | $10,421 | +0.20% |
| 2023 | $345,400 | $345,400 | 3.011 | $10,400 | +1.21% |
| 2022 | $345,400 | $345,400 | 2.975 | $10,276 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | $345,400 | $345,400 | 2.979 | $10,289 | +0.03% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ginnis Middle School | 2 | Public | 5-8 | 1,230 | 0.40 |
| Cathedral Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Cathedral Preparatory Academy | NR | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Robert N Wilentz Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-4 | 524 | 0.55 |
| Anthony V Ceres School | 2 | Public | K-4 | 487 | 0.82 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ginnis Middle School | 2 | Public | 5-8 | 1,230 | 0.40 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 220 | 0.89 |
| Is 34 Tottenville | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 1,041 | 1.22 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 166 | 1.26 |
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 1.38 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy | NR | Private | 9-11 | 0 | 0.28 |
| Perth Amboy Vocational School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 264 | 0.80 |
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 1.38 |
| Perth Amboy High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 2,658 | 1.47 |
| South Amboy High School | 3 | Public | 6-12 | 571 | 1.57 |
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Here are the neighbors for 161 Water Street, Perth Amboy.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,129 | ||
| 188 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 9,528 | ||
| 157 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,658 | 09/21/2012 | $1 |
| 145 Water St, Perth Amboy | 2,400 | 12/08/1995 | $110,000 |
| 133 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,908 | 11/19/2015 | $600,000 |
| 170 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 2,581 | 08/29/2014 | $1 |
| 141 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,129 | 09/01/2011 | |
| 129 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,241 | 12/14/1998 | $285,000 |
| 172 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 2,565 | 12/20/2019 | $1 |
| 114 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 1,320 | 08/27/2021 | $245,000 |
| 163 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,068 | 08/07/2018 | $499,900 |
| 178 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 2,543 | 02/02/2015 | $290,000 |
| 112 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 1,360 | 01/10/2005 | $225,900 |
| 175 Water St, Perth Amboy | 2,379 | 12/22/2005 | $1 |
| 177 Water St, Perth Amboy | 1,758 | 05/10/2019 | $310,000 |
| 174 Rector St, Perth Amboy | 2,386 | 11/13/2008 | $200,000 |
| 171 Water St, Perth Amboy | 1,880 | ||
| 173 Water St, Perth Amboy | 1,875 | ||
| 151 Water St, Perth Amboy | 2,690 | 10/06/2015 | $375,000 |
| 125 Water St, Perth Amboy | 3,945 | 09/17/2007 | $735,000 |