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159 William Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

159 William Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 William Street, Perth Amboy
Zip code 08861
County Middlesex
Municipality Perth Amboy City
Block 226
Lot 13

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

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Sale date 08/03/2020
Sale price $355,000
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Property tax $7,892

Lot & Building Information for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

Building sqft 2,242
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.072
Year built 1890
Stories 2
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Zoning district One & Two Family Residential (R-25)
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About 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

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

159 William Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1890 and has a total of 2,242 square feet.

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

Assessed at $261,600, the tax amount paid for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $8,313.

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

159 William Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 08/03/2020 for $355,000.

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

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/03/2020 $355,000
02/09/2004 $275,000
06/25/2003 $240,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/03/2020 - D
06/07/2021 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/03/2020 - D
08/14/2020 - R
Mortgage 09/01/2050
08/03/2020 - D
08/14/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
03/16/2020 - D
06/07/2021 - R
Deed W/O Abstra No
02/09/2004 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
06/25/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $7,892
Market value $261,600

Assessment History for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 William 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 $261,600 $261,600 3.017 $7,892 +0.20%
2023 $261,600 $261,600 3.011 $7,877 +1.21%
2022 $261,600 $261,600 2.975 $7,783 -0.13%
2021 $261,600 $261,600 2.979 $7,793 +0.03%
2020 $261,600 $261,600 2.978 $7,790 +14.31%

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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)
Anthony V Ceres School 2 Public K-4 487 0.05
Perth Amboy Catholic Intermedi NR Private 3-5 0 0.14
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.14
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.14
Edward J Patten Elementary School 2 Public K-4 618 0.16

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.14
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.52
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 0.61
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 0.63
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.21
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 0.59
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 0.62
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 0.63
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.87

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Neighbors for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 159 William Street, Perth Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
148 Washington St, Perth Amboy 2,336 03/31/2004 $1
150 Washington St, Perth Amboy 1,116 06/12/2006 $260,000
160 Washington St, Perth Amboy 1,983 10/01/2018 $295,000
468 Division St, Perth Amboy 1,680 08/23/2013 $199,900
153 William St, Perth Amboy 2,176 01/28/2022 $500,000
149 William St, Perth Amboy 2,640
161 William St, Perth Amboy 1,179 11/18/2009 $185,000
458-460 Division St, Perth Amboy 2,296
454 Division St, Perth Amboy 2,106 05/20/2021 $1
157 William St, Perth Amboy 2,765 06/17/2021 $420,000
466 Division St, Perth Amboy 2,168 08/08/2019 $390,000
450 Division St, Perth Amboy 1,521 04/27/2018 $219,000
155 William St, Perth Amboy 1,087 11/25/2020 $199,000
152 Washington St, Perth Amboy 2,580 03/09/2021 $1
464 Division St, Perth Amboy 2,184 10/30/2019 $365,000
163 William St, Perth Amboy 4,266 05/30/2014 $330,000
456 Division St, Perth Amboy 1,440 02/01/2024 $1
452 Division St, Perth Amboy 2,323
146 Washington St, Perth Amboy 1,808
154-156 Washington St, Perth Amboy 4,256 11/30/2022 $1

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