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

Also known as: 265 Water St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1890

Acreage

0.117

Sale price

$107,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
265 Water Street
ZIP code
08861
County
Middlesex
Block
54
Lot
12
Municipality
1216
Parcel ID
54-12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/02/2015
Sale price
$107,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,898
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,812
Stories
2
Year built
1890
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.117
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
34 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

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

Sales history for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/02/2015 $107,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX, XXXXXXXX
10/18/1996 $139,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
09/03/2019 - R
08/28/2019 - D
Assignment XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX-XXXX XXXXX XX
04/05/2016 - R
12/02/2015 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
10/02/2006 - R
08/25/2006 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/18/1996 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 265 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
$8,898
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$280,000
Land value
$133,400
Building value
$146,600

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $280,000 $280,000 3.178 $8,898 +5.34%
2024 $280,000 $280,000 3.017 $8,448 +0.20%
2023 $280,000 $280,000 3.011 $8,431 +1.21%
2022 $280,000 $280,000 2.975 $8,330 -0.13%
2021 $280,000 $280,000 2.979 $8,341 +0.03%
2020 $280,000 $280,000 2.978 $8,338 -0.37%
2019 $280,000 $280,000 2.989 $8,369 +0.88%
2018 $280,000 $280,000 2.963 $8,296 +0.17%
2017 $280,000 $280,000 2.958 $8,282 -8.88%
2016 $315,600 $315,600 2.88 $9,089 -0.69%

Permit information for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ

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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 0.30
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.40
Cathedral Preparatory Academy NR Private PK, K-6 0 0.40
Anthony V Ceres School 2 Public K-4 487 0.59
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.65
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.65
Perth Amboy Catholic Intermedi NR Private 3-5 0 0.65
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School 5 Public K-4 524 0.70
Edward J Patten Elementary School 2 Public K-4 618 0.79
Hn Richardson 21 Cent School 1 Public K-4 458 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.30
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.65
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 1.08
Our Lady Help of Christians School NR Private PK-8 166 1.10
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.21
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 1.21
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 1.25
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.76
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School NR Private K-8 173 1.81
Middlesex County STEM Charter School 6 Charter K-8 462 1.82
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 0.10
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.55
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 1.21
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 1.25
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.83
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 1.97
South Richmond High School Is Ps 25 NR Public PK, K-12 548 2.30
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 2.50
Yeshiva Of Staten Island NR Private 9-12 55 2.98
Tottenville High School 7 Public 9-12 3,783 4.00

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The development at 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 has a total of 1,812 square feet.

When was 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the sale price?

265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold on 12/02/2015 for $107,000.

What is the assessed value of 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is currently assessed at $280,000.

What are the property taxes for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

The property taxes for 265 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 total $8,898.

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