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159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 State Street, Perth Amboy
Zip code 08861
County Middlesex
Municipality Perth Amboy City
Block 31
Lot 7

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

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Sale date 06/28/2007
Sale price $315,000
Arm's length
Property tax $6,938

Lot & Building Information for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

Building sqft 1,936
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.06
Year built 1934
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One & Two Family Residential (R-25)
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About 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1934 and has a total of 1,936 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $218,300, the tax amount paid for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $6,937.

When was 159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 06/28/2007 for $315,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/28/2007 $315,000
11/23/2004 $240,000
05/04/2001 $129,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
07/18/2007 - R
06/28/2007 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
12/15/2004 - R
11/23/2004 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/04/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $6,938
Market value $218,300

Assessment History for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 State 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 $218,300 $218,300 3.178 $6,938 +5.34%
2024 $218,300 $218,300 3.017 $6,586 +0.20%
2023 $218,300 $218,300 3.011 $6,573 +1.21%
2022 $218,300 $218,300 2.975 $6,494 -0.13%
2021 $218,300 $218,300 2.979 $6,503 +0.03%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.27
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School 5 Public K-4 524 0.32
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.35
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.35
Hn Richardson 21 Cent School 1 Public K-4 458 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.27
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.86
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.20
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.22
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.30

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 0.31
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.79
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.20
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.35
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.62

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Neighbors for 159 State Street, Perth Amboy

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
177 State St, Perth Amboy 1,652 07/20/1990
174 State St, Perth Amboy 2,238 06/24/2021 $450,000
155 State St, Perth Amboy 2,707 06/23/2026 $1
149 State St, Perth Amboy 09/04/2012 $1
172 State St, Perth Amboy 1,512 06/02/2000 $75,000
165 State St, Perth Amboy 2,924 01/16/2019 $385,000
179 State St, Perth Amboy 2,360 04/23/2025 $550,000
181 State St, Perth Amboy 3,090 10/11/1989 $125,000
104 Harrison Pl, Perth Amboy 1,314 04/29/2008 $296,000
157 State St, Perth Amboy 2,039 04/22/2021 $1
151-153 State St, Perth Amboy 4,848 09/04/2012 $1
169 State St, Perth Amboy 2,580 07/28/1993
147 State St, Perth Amboy 2,646 04/21/2017 $330,000
161 State St, Perth Amboy 2,049
167 State St, Perth Amboy 2,229 03/24/2016 $256,000
175 State St, Perth Amboy 1,896 07/10/2000 $155,000
163 State St, Perth Amboy 2,939 08/04/2015 $180,000
171 State St, Perth Amboy 2,877
106 Harrison Pl, Perth Amboy 2,882 02/25/2002 $1
110 Harrison Pl, Perth Amboy 1,696 05/20/2002 $1

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