#2510882R, Listing office: KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
55 Smith St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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About 55 Smith St
Welcome to this freshly painted and versatile 2-family townhouse, offering both comfortable living and a smart investment opportunity. The first-floor apartment features a bright and inviting 1 bedroom, 1 bath, an eat-in kitchen, laundry connections, and a cozy living and dining area with a charming fireplace that opens to a wraparound deckperfect for relaxing or entertaining. A bonus room with a half bath off the hallway can serve as an additional bedroom or flexible space to suit your needs. Upstairs, the second-floor apartment offers a welcoming kitchen, living and dining room, laundry room, half bath, and an extra room ideal as a home office or guest bedroom. The third floor includes two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing plenty of room and privacy. This home also boasts a built-in 3-car garage and additional storage rooms for convenience. Vacant and ready for new tenants, the property previously generated a strong rent roll before the tenants moved out, with the seller paying the water bill and tenants responsible for a split75% allocated to the upstairs unit and 25% to the lower level. Located in a prime waterside location with easy access to mass transit, restaurants, and more, this is truly a must-see! With the right vision, it even has the potential to be converted into a 3-unit property, making it an incredible opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike.
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Summary
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
- Interior: Unit 1(Dining Room,2 Bedrooms,Kitchen,Laundry Hookup,Living Room,2+ Baths), Unit 2(Dining Room,4 Bedrooms,Kitchen,Laundry Hookup,Living Room,2+ Baths)
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage, See Remarks, 3-4 Car Parking
- Heating: Forced Air
- List Price: $700,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,734
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: See Remarks, Near Public Transit
- Year Built: 1980
- Stories: 4
- MLS Number: 2600383R
- MLS Name: CJMLS API
- Office Name: EXP REALTY, LLC
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 09, 2021 | Home Sold | $470,000 |
Oct 23, 2013 | Home Sold | $200,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $323,300 | $9,734 |
2022 | $323,300 | $9,618 |
2021 | $300,000 | $8,937 |
2020 | $300,000 | $8,967 |
2019 | $300,000 | $8,889 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.5 mi
•445 State St
5
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•51 1st St
2
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•500 Charles St
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 $40,306. The majority of Perth Amboy, NJ residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 55 Smith St
The listing price of 55 Smith St property is $700,000.
The property 55 Smith St is a multi located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 08861.
Active Listing: 55 Smith St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 55 Smith St are: Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Edward J. Patten Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), William C. Mcginnis Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Samuel E. Shull Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), I.S. 34 Tottenville School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Perth Amboy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,734 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 9, 2021 for $470,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The sq. ft. of 55 Smith St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 55 Smith St is 1980.
This home is located at 55 Smith St in Perth Amboy, NJ and zip code 08861. Features: 0 bedroom, 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $700,000.
Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Perth Amboy, NJ. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Perth Amboy, NJ there were 9% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $435,000 and the average listing age was 47 days.