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55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Property Information

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55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Address

Primary address 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy
Zip code 08879
County Middlesex
Municipality Sayreville Borough
Block 435.02
Lot 1

Sales & Tax Overview for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

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Sale date 12/24/2019
Sale price $330,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,078

Lot & Building Information for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

Building sqft 1,408
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.23
Year built 1963
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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

Zoning district Residential 10000 S.F. Lots (R-10)
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About 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879?

55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1963 and has a total of 1,408 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $177,000, the tax amount paid for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is $11,078.

When was 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 last sold and what was the last sale price?

55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was last sold in 12/24/2019 for $330,000.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/24/2019 $330,000
05/01/2019 $239,000
10/20/2006 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
01/13/2020 - R
12/24/2019 - D		 Mortgage 01/01/2050
01/13/2020 - R
12/24/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/14/2019 - R
05/01/2019 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/13/2018 - R Mortgage
11/30/2006 - R
10/20/2006 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees
04/30/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,078
Market value $177,000

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Assessment History for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 55 Merritt Avenue, South 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
2025 $177,000 $177,000 6.259 $11,078 +2.52%
2024 $177,000 $177,000 6.105 $10,806 +2.85%
2023 $177,000 $177,000 5.936 $10,507 +7.05%
2022 $177,000 $177,000 5.545 $9,815 +1.11%
2021 $177,000 $177,000 5.484 $9,707 +2.60%
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Risk

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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 0.59
Arleth Elementary School 6 Public K-3 486 0.92
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
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Mary Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 1.07
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.13
Sacred Heart Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 188 1.19
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 1.69
New Road School NR Private 130 1.81
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cardinal Mccarrick High School NR Private 9-12 284 1.01
South Amboy High School 3 Public 6-12 571 1.13
War Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,750 1.58
New Road School NR Private 1-12 120 1.69
New Road School NR Private 130 1.81
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Neighbors for 55 Merritt Avenue, South Amboy

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
8 Anne Ter, South Amboy 1,040 09/26/2019 $295,000
10 Anne Ter, South Amboy 1,470 08/28/2003 $1
112 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,725
102 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,232
2 Anne Ter, South Amboy 2,576
6 Anne Ter, South Amboy 2,467 07/14/2020 $415,000
4 Anne Ter, South Amboy 2,425 09/04/2025 $670,999
110 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,768 01/13/2012 $347,500
106 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,728
57 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,104
109 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 2,326 03/15/1982
100 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,759 04/26/2002 $290,000
98 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,168 09/08/2023 $450,000
12 Anne Ter, South Amboy 1,749 12/29/2023 $500,000
116 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,837 04/03/2000 $1
108 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,638
104 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,454 09/22/2022 $387,000
59 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 2,382 12/20/2001 $285,000
14 Anne Ter, South Amboy 2,622 04/22/2008 $1
114 Merritt Ave, South Amboy 1,959 11/29/2013 $162,390
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