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655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy
Zip code 08861
County Middlesex
Municipality Perth Amboy City
Block 334
Lot 16

Sales & Tax Overview for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

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Sale date 11/06/2020
Sale price $382,000
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Property tax $4,981

Lot & Building Information for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

Building sqft 840
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.057
Year built 1929
Stories 2
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Zoning district One Family Residential (R-50)
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About 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861?

655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was built in 1929 and has a total of 840 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $165,100, the tax amount paid for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is $5,246.

When was 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 last sold and what was the last sale price?

655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 was last sold in 11/06/2020 for $382,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/06/2020 $382,000
05/24/2007 $219,900
10/31/2001 $99,900
       
       
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Title Documents for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
11/06/2020 - D
12/04/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/24/2007 - D
09/17/2007 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
10/31/2001 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
                   
                   
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $4,981
Market value $165,100

Assessment History for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 655 Penn 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 $165,100 $165,100 3.017 $4,981 +15.85%
2023 $142,800 $142,800 3.011 $4,300 +1.21%
2022 $142,800 $142,800 2.975 $4,248 -0.13%
2021 $142,800 $142,800 2.979 $4,254 +0.03%
2020 $142,800 $142,800 2.978 $4,253 -0.37%

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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)
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 0.18
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 0.22
Edward J Patten Elementary School 2 Public K-4 618 0.33
Perth Amboy Catholic Intermedi NR Private 3-5 0 0.51
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Assumption Catholic School NR Private K-8 126 0.18
Samuel E Shull Middle School 3 Public 5-8 1,310 0.22
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 0.29
Perth Amboy Catholic School NR Private PK-8 220 0.53
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 0.94

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 0.15
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 0.29
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 0.64
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 1.05
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 1.40

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Neighbors for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy

Here are the neighbors for 655 Penn Street, Perth Amboy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
303 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 1,862 02/06/1998 $133,000
304 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 748
308 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 1,447 10/23/2018 $310,000
309 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 952 05/31/2006 $278,000
651 Penn St, Perth Amboy 2,349 11/27/2019 $1
657 Penn St, Perth Amboy 1,176 03/02/2012 $80,000
295 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 1,003 12/17/2007 $1
297 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 1,522 07/28/2022 $268,000
305 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 1,440 11/20/2017 $209,900
650 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy 2,400 12/21/2001 $210,000
659 Penn St, Perth Amboy 1,399 11/04/2019 $70,000
661 Penn St, Perth Amboy 1,550 07/20/2012 $160,000
663 Penn St, Perth Amboy 1,219 04/25/2008 $1
301 Meredith St, Perth Amboy 1,792 06/30/2008 $1
653 Penn St, Perth Amboy 1,505 07/24/2002 $130,000
298 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 1,516 03/29/2017 $125,000
306 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 1,704 11/20/2000 $1
296 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 736 08/18/2025 $315,000
300 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 1,540 04/02/2018 $180,000
310 Arnold Ave, Perth Amboy 1,856 09/23/2004 $25,000

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