$399,900

161 1st St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$4,749
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
960 sqft
0.06 acres
$417 / sqft
House

Property details

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size960 sqft
Lot size0.0574 Acres
Year built1921
ParkingAsphalt, Garage, Detached
MLS #2313479R
Garage2 spaces

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 2313479R
  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • Office Name: REALTY MARK CENTRAL

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161 1st St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 15, 2023
Home Sold
$430,000
Nov 10, 2022
Home Sold
$160,000
Oct 13, 2010
Home Sold
$120,000
Mar 13, 2004
Home Sold
$185,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$225,700$6,795
2022$161,400$4,801
2021$161,400$4,808
2020$161,400$4,824
2019$161,400$4,752

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.2 mi

51 1st St

1

Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Public District KG-4

0.5 mi

318 Stockton St

6

Middlesex County STEM Charter School

Public Charter KG-4

0.6 mi

430 Market St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,076. The most common annual income of people living in Perth Amboy, NJ is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

27%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • BasketballBasketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Jasons DeliJasons Deli
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • AcuraAcura
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 161 1st St

This home is located at 161 1st St in Perth Amboy, NJ and zip code 08861. This 960 square foot home, which was built in 1921, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2023 and is currently priced at $399,900.

In February 2025, from all listings sold in Perth Amboy, NJ there were more than 7 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Perth Amboy, NJ increased by 3.4% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 27 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $430,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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