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221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy
Zip code 08861
County Middlesex
Municipality Perth Amboy City
Block 49
Lot 10.02

Sales & Tax Overview for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Sale date 07/28/2008
Sale price $232,500
Arm's length
Property tax $7,535

Lot & Building Information for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Building sqft 1,759
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.05
Year built 1909
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district One Family Residential (R-60)
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About 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1909 and has a total of 1,759 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $237,100, the tax amount paid for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $7,535.

When was 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?

221 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 07/28/2008 for $232,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/2008 $232,500
11/07/2007 $169,000
03/03/2004 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
10/17/2008 - R
07/28/2008 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
02/01/2008 - R
11/07/2007 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/03/2004 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/04/1992 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,535
Market value $237,100

Assessment History for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 221 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 $237,100 $237,100 3.178 $7,535 +5.34%
2024 $237,100 $237,100 3.017 $7,153 +0.20%
2023 $237,100 $237,100 3.011 $7,139 +1.21%
2022 $237,100 $237,100 2.975 $7,054 -0.13%
2021 $237,100 $237,100 2.979 $7,063 +0.03%

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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 0.32
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.44
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.44
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School 5 Public K-4 524 0.62
Anthony V Ceres School 2 Public K-4 487 0.69

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 0.32
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.76
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 1.14
Our Lady Help of Christians School NR Private PK-8 166 1.17
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.28

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 0.15
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.66
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.28
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.35
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.72

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Neighbors for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 221 Water Street, Perth Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
225 Water St, Perth Amboy 5,152 03/05/1999 $230,000
244 Rector St, Perth Amboy 1,708 01/26/2008 $1
205 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,863 02/26/2021 $1
32 Gordon St, Perth Amboy 2,028
227 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,947 09/22/2008 $1
246 Rector St, Perth Amboy 1,960 11/05/2015 $250,500
215 Water St, Perth Amboy 4,666
209 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,599 04/23/2026
15 Market St, Perth Amboy 6,075 04/10/2014 $925,000
219 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,627 08/02/2017 $159,000
211 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,352 10/31/2016 $120,000
223 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,440 06/07/2024 $1
229 Water St, Perth Amboy 3,822 03/24/2021 $590,000
213 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,622 06/30/2011 $187,000
233-235 Water St, Perth Amboy 4,312 09/06/2013
207 Water St, Perth Amboy 1,454
28 Gordon St, Perth Amboy 2,315 06/26/2017 $292,000
30 Gordon St, Perth Amboy 2,108
19 Market St, Perth Amboy 1,973 02/02/2007 $75,000
21-23 Market St, Perth Amboy 2,827 04/13/2005 $1

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