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178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy
Zip code 08861
County Middlesex
Municipality Perth Amboy City
Block 27
Lot 12.02

Sales & Tax Overview for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Sale date 11/29/2000
Sale price $365,662
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Property tax $15,154

Lot & Building Information for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Building sqft 2,538
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.026 i
Year built 2000
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Zoning district One Family Residential (R-60)
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About 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 2000 and has a total of 2,538 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $502,300, the tax amount paid for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $15,963.

When was 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?

178 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 11/29/2000 for $365,662.

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Past Sales & Property History for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2000 $365,662

Title Documents for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/29/2000 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
                   
                   
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Property Taxes for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $15,154
Market value $502,300

Assessment History for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 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
2024 $502,300 $502,300 3.017 $15,154 +0.20%
2023 $502,300 $502,300 3.011 $15,124 +2.70%
2022 $495,000 $495,000 2.975 $14,726 -0.13%
2021 $495,000 $495,000 2.979 $14,746 +0.03%
2020 $495,000 $495,000 2.978 $14,741 -0.37%

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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)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.39
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.51
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.51
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School 5 Public K-4 524 0.60
Anthony V Ceres School 2 Public K-4 487 0.78

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.39
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.85
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 1.16
Our Lady Help of Christians School NR Private PK-8 166 1.20
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.36

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 0.24
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.75
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.36
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.44
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.63

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Neighbors for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 178 Water Street, Perth Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
194 Water St, Perth Amboy 3,289 10/15/1993 $128,000
120 Rector St, Perth Amboy 1,344 05/17/2022 $320,000
193 Front St, Perth Amboy 1,350 09/25/2006 $356,000
168 Water St, Perth Amboy 3,700 08/01/2025 $1
199 Front St, Perth Amboy 08/31/2009 $192,500
128 Water St, Perth Amboy
188 Water St, Perth Amboy 3,379 05/05/1999 $10
192 Water St, Perth Amboy 2,599 12/13/2019 $330,000
200 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,802 12/13/2010 $1
187 Front St, Perth Amboy 704 07/01/2021 $289,000
189 Front St, Perth Amboy 899 12/11/2025 $1
179 Front St, Perth Amboy
114 Water St, Perth Amboy
116 Rector St, Perth Amboy 1,440 02/21/2025 $382,500
196 Water St, Perth Amboy 2,277 11/19/2012 $397,500
144 Water St, Perth Amboy
118 Rector St, Perth Amboy 1,440 04/11/2023 $360,000
185 Front St, Perth Amboy 1,598 04/19/2022 $360,000
178 Front St, Perth Amboy
160 Water St, Perth Amboy 6,957

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