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$5,344 Closing Credit¹
#2508648R, Listing Office: C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC
$450,000 List price
247 1st St South Amboy, NJ 08879
$5,344
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,530 sqft
0.07 acres
$294 / sqft
House
Property details
About 247 1st St
First Time Home Buyer & NYC Fast Ferry Commuter Opportunity Knocks! Renovated 4 Bedroom Colonial in highly sought neighborhood of South Amboy. Features include inviting Front porch, gleaming Hardwood floors throughout, popular Radiator steam heating, Recessed lighting, Living Room opens to Dining Area w/ NEW Kitchen w/ Center Island and Stainless steel appliances. Enjoy summer barbeques on your Back deck and fenced backyard. The Bedrooms are Two Bedrooms on Second floor, and Two Bedrooms on Third level offers comfortable living space, Full Basement for storage, and as an added bonus feature - two Car detached garage and the NY Waterways Fast Ferry to Manhattan, makes this the perfect First TIme Home buyer home for you the next Owner.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)
(Under Contract)
Size1,530 sqft
Lot size0.0713 Acres
Year built1914
Parking2 Car Width, Garage, Detached
MLS #2507496R
Garage2 spaces
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Summary
- MLS Number: 2507496R
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: REAL
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Home Sold | $269,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,100 | $6,086 |
| 2022 | $197,100 | $5,782 |
| 2021 | $197,100 | $5,686 |
| 2020 | $197,100 | $5,463 |
| 2019 | $197,100 | $5,418 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
South Amboy Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•249 John St
5
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.3 mi
•51 1st St
6
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Public District KG-3
1.4 mi
•1 Taft Pl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,430. The most common annual income of people living in South Amboy, NJ is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
7%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Family Dollar
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
White Castle
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Rock
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 247 1st St
This home is located at 247 1st St in South Amboy, NJ and zip code 08879. This 1,530 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $450,000.
South Amboy, NJ housing market in February 2025 saw over 11 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. Between January and February 2025, South Amboy, NJ real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7.7%. In February 2025 median list price was $470,000 and the average listing age was 54 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.