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48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Property report

Also known as: 48 Merritt Ave

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Property type

Other Exempt Properties (15F)

Year built

1954

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$275,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
48 Merritt Avenue
ZIP code
08879
County
Middlesex
Block
434
Lot
28
Municipality
1219
Parcel ID
434-28

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/14/2018
Sale price
$275,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Building
Property type
Other Exempt Properties (15F)
Building sq. ft.
774
Year built
1954
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.138
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
33 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
27 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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

Sales history for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2018 $275,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
01/13/2003 $220,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/28/2024 - R
05/16/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/30/2020 - R
12/15/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/24/2020 - R
02/13/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/16/2019 - R
05/05/2019 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/17/2018 - R
08/16/2018 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/17/2018 - R
08/14/2018 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/13/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$7,874
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$125,800
Land value
$51,700
Building value
$74,100

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $125,800 $125,800 6.259 $7,874 +2.52%
2024 $125,800 $125,800 6.105 $7,680 +2.85%
2023 $125,800 $125,800 5.936 $7,467 +7.05%
2022 $125,800 $125,800 5.545 $6,976 +5.91%
2021 $120,100 $120,100 5.484 $6,586 +2.60%
2020 $120,100 $120,100 5.345 $6,419 +2.14%
2019 $120,100 $120,100 5.233 $6,285 +1.83%
2018 $120,100 $120,100 5.139 $6,172 +2.39%
2017 $120,100 $120,100 5.019 $6,028 +2.72%
2016 $120,100 $120,100 4.886 $5,868 +2.32%
Permits

Permit information for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School 7 Public K-3 479 0.63
Arleth Elementary School 6 Public K-3 486 0.87
South Amboy Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 580 0.97
South Amboy Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 580 0.97
Samsel Uppper Elementary School 6 Public 4-5 838 1.01
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.05
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.05
Harry S. Truman Elementary School 6 Public K-3 440 1.08
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.18
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.05
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.14
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.18
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 1.66
New Road School NR Private 130 1.79
Sayreville Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,349 1.82
ICOB Academy - Cliffwood Beach NR Private K-7 0 1.95
Center For Life Long Learning NR Public PK, K-12 197 2.17
Mc Ginnis Middle School 2 Public 5-8 1,230 2.92
Is 34 Tottenville 8 Public 6-8 1,041 3.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 0.99
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.14
War Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,750 1.54
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 1.66
New Road School NR Private 130 1.79
Center For Life Long Learning NR Public PK, K-12 197 2.17
Yeshiva Gedolah of Perth Amboy NR Private 9-11 0 2.91
Perth Amboy Vocational School 6 Public 9-12 264 3.44
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School 1 Charter 7-12 376 3.70
Perth Amboy High School 2 Public 9-12 2,658 3.94

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Neighbors for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

52 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 54 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 66 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 70 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 16 Stephen St, South Amboy 22 Stephen St, South Amboy 55 Evelyn Ter, South Amboy 64 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 20 Stephen St, South Amboy 58 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 24 Stephen St, South Amboy 47 Evelyn Ter, South Amboy 62 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 72 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 45 Evelyn Ter, South Amboy 18 Stephen St, South Amboy 56 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 60 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 68 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 50 Merritt Ave, South Amboy

Nearby ZIP codes for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ

07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Middlesex County, NJ 07721, Monmouth County, NJ 07730, Monmouth County, NJ 07747, Middlesex County, NJ 07747, Monmouth County, NJ 07751, Monmouth County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08832, Middlesex County, NJ 08837, Middlesex County, NJ 08840, Middlesex County, NJ 08857, Middlesex County, NJ 08859, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 08863, Middlesex County, NJ 08872, Middlesex County, NJ 08882, Middlesex County, NJ 10307, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The development at 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1954.

What is the total square footage of 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 has a total of 774 square feet.

When was 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the sale price?

48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold on 08/14/2018 for $275,000.

What is the assessed value of 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is currently assessed at $125,800.

What are the property taxes for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

The property taxes for 48 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 total $7,873.

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