| Primary address | 542 Main Street, South Amboy |
| Zip code | 08879 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | South Amboy City |
| Block | 112 |
| Lot | 11 |
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| Current property tax | $7,346 |
| Building sqft | 1,148 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.085 |
| Year built | 1966 |
| Garage | Attached |
| Exterior structural material | Register |
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542 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 was built in 1966 and has a total of 1,148 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $236,700, the tax amount paid for 542 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is $7,614.
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Base tax | $7,596 |
| Current property tax | $7,346 |
| Market value | $236,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 Main Street, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,700 | $236,700 | 3.209 | $7,596 | +3.92% |
| 2023 | $236,700 | $236,700 | 3.088 | $7,309 | +5.25% |
| 2022 | $236,700 | $236,700 | 2.934 | $6,945 | +1.70% |
| 2021 | $236,700 | $236,700 | 2.885 | $6,829 | +2.41% |
| 2020 | $236,700 | $236,700 | 2.817 | $6,668 | +1.62% |
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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 542 Main Street, South 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| St. Mary Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| South Amboy Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 580 | 0.53 |
| South Amboy Elementary School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 580 | 0.53 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 188 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.40 |
| Sacred Heart Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 188 | 0.61 |
| South Amboy High School | 3 | Public | 6-12 | 571 | 0.85 |
| New Road School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 120 | 1.95 |
| Sayreville Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 1,349 | 2.05 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Mccarrick High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 284 | 0.40 |
| South Amboy High School | 3 | Public | 6-12 | 571 | 0.85 |
| War Memorial High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 1,750 | 1.78 |
| New Road School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 120 | 1.95 |
| New Road School | NR | Private | 130 | 2.29 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 Main Street, South Amboy.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 Welsh St, South Amboy | 1,092 | 08/06/2015 | $245,000 |
| 532 Main St, South Amboy | 1,428 | 11/29/2025 | $382,000 |
| 366 Main St, South Amboy | 1,732 | 09/20/2022 | $365,000 |
| 547 Washington Ave, South Amboy | 1,536 | 08/09/2018 | $300,000 |
| 551 Washington Ave, South Amboy | 1,990 | 08/18/2022 | $405,000 |
| 528 Main St, South Amboy | 1,010 | 02/11/2009 | $1 |
| 327 Welsh St, South Amboy | 2,967 | 04/19/2022 | $114,000 |
| 405 Main St, South Amboy | 04/26/2019 | $160,000 | |
| 350 Main St, South Amboy | 2,048 | 10/06/2022 | $385,000 |
| 545 Washington Ave, South Amboy | 1,608 | 09/30/2014 | $283,000 |
| 549 Washington Ave, South Amboy | 1,404 | 09/02/2022 | $422,000 |
| 548 Main St, South Amboy | 1,602 | 06/01/2021 | $425,000 |
| 223-225 N Feltus St, South Amboy | 04/28/2021 | $1 | |
| 354 Main St, South Amboy | 2,150 | 01/03/2012 | $1 |
| 536 Main St, South Amboy | 1,690 | 08/28/2020 | $365,000 |
| 553 Washington Ave, South Amboy | 1,398 | 09/02/2003 | $215,000 |
| 360 Main St, South Amboy | 3,075 | 10/25/2012 | $1 |
| 358 Main St, South Amboy | 1,518 | 04/10/2023 | $1 |
| 356 Main St, South Amboy | 1,634 | 11/13/2014 | $189,000 |
| 540 Main St, South Amboy | 1,248 | 04/19/2022 | $399,000 |