| Primary address | 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy |
| Zip code | 08861 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Perth Amboy City |
| Block | 285 |
| Lot | 11 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 10/02/2018 |
| Sale price | $210,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $7,364 |
| Building sqft | 1,284 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Year built | 1919 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1919 and has a total of 1,284 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $244,100, the tax amount paid for 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $7,757.
When was 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 10/02/2018 for $210,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2018 | $210,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $7,364 |
| Market value | $244,100 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Compton Avenue, 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 | $244,100 | $244,100 | 3.017 | $7,364 | +0.20% |
| 2023 | $244,100 | $244,100 | 3.011 | $7,350 | +1.21% |
| 2022 | $244,100 | $244,100 | 2.975 | $7,262 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | $244,100 | $244,100 | 2.979 | $7,272 | +0.03% |
| 2020 | $244,100 | $244,100 | 2.978 | $7,269 | -0.37% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | PK, K-2 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | PK, K-2 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 173 | 0.37 |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-3 | 862 | 0.38 |
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 462 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 0.34 |
| Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School | NR | Private | K-8 | 173 | 0.37 |
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | 6 | Charter | K-8 | 462 | 0.39 |
| Samuel E Shull Middle School | 3 | Public | 5-8 | 1,310 | 0.40 |
| Assumption Catholic School | NR | Private | K-8 | 126 | 0.47 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School | 1 | Charter | 7-12 | 376 | 0.34 |
| Perth Amboy High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 2,658 | 0.64 |
| Perth Amboy Vocational School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 264 | 1.14 |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | 10 | Public | 8-12 | 286 | 1.33 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy | NR | Private | 9-11 | 0 | 1.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Compton Avenue, Perth Amboy.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 537 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | |||
| 545 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,816 | 10/26/2018 | $300,000 |
| 555 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,740 | 11/19/2020 | $1 |
| 553 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,760 | ||
| 557 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,648 | 04/16/2013 | $165,000 |
| 554 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,150 | 08/26/1988 | |
| 560 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 2,434 | 09/22/2000 | $184,000 |
| 543 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 2,240 | 10/29/2021 | $235,000 |
| 550 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 990 | 02/04/2025 | $165,000 |
| 552 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,377 | 03/24/2014 | $190,000 |
| 534 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,013 | 05/18/2005 | $210,000 |
| 544 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,607 | 11/09/2017 | $180,000 |
| 555 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy | 2,350 | ||
| 547 Brace Ave, Perth Amboy | 2,288 | ||
| 558 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 992 | 09/27/2024 | $88,506 |
| 534 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | |||
| 570 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,145 | 08/30/2016 | $110,000 |
| 546 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,066 | 07/05/2011 | $94,900 |
| 548 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,276 | 06/14/1999 | $106,000 |
| 556 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy | 1,486 | 01/29/2021 | $290,000 |