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224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 - Property report

Also known as: 224 Water St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1890

Acreage

0.096

Sale price

$415,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
224 Water Street
ZIP code
08861
County
Middlesex
Block
50
Lot
10.03
Municipality
1216
Parcel ID
50-10.03

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/22/2022
Sale price
$415,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,599
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,964
Stories
2
Year built
1890
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.096
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
34 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/22/2022 $415,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/18/2018 $240,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX; XXXXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
10/02/2025 - R
09/18/2025 - D
Assignment XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/16/2024 - R
02/22/2022 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/04/2022 - R
02/22/2022 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/04/2022 - R
02/22/2022 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/06/2018 - R
07/27/2018 - D
Mortgage XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/06/2018 - R
07/18/2018 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$10,599
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$333,500
Land value
$188,200
Building value
$145,300

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $333,500 $333,500 3.178 $10,599 +5.34%
2024 $333,500 $333,500 3.017 $10,062 +0.20%
2023 $333,500 $333,500 3.011 $10,042 +16.59%
2022 $289,500 $289,500 2.975 $8,613 -0.13%
2021 $289,500 $289,500 2.979 $8,624 +0.03%
2020 $289,500 $289,500 2.978 $8,621 -9.86%
2019 $320,000 $320,000 2.989 $9,565 +0.88%
2018 $320,000 $320,000 2.963 $9,482 +0.17%
2017 $320,000 $320,000 2.958 $9,466 +2.71%
2016 $320,000 $320,000 2.88 $9,216 -0.69%

Permit information for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
VE, X

Fire hazard zones

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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 0.36
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.47
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.47
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School 5 Public K-4 524 0.66
Anthony V Ceres School 2 Public K-4 487 0.70
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.76
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.76
Perth Amboy Catholic Intermedi NR Private 3-5 0 0.77
Hn Richardson 21 Cent School 1 Public K-4 458 0.89
Edward J Patten Elementary School 2 Public K-4 618 0.91
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.36
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.76
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 1.10
Our Lady Help of Christians School NR Private PK-8 166 1.13
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.31
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.31
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.36
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.66
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.73
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.85
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 0.18
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.66
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.31
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.36
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.73
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 1.88
South Richmond High School Is Ps 25 NR Public PK, K-12 548 2.31
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 2.61
Yeshiva Of Staten Island NR Private 9-12 55 3.04
War Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,750 4.01

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The development at 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 has a total of 1,964 square feet.

When was 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the sale price?

224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold on 02/22/2022 for $415,000.

What is the assessed value of 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is currently assessed at $333,500.

What are the property taxes for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The property taxes for 224 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 total $10,598.

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