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$700,000

55 Smith St Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

0 beds
Multi-Family

Property details

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.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
Year built1980
ParkingGarage, See Remarks, 3-4 Car Parking
MLS #2600383R
Garage3 spaces

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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

DateEventPrice
Aug 09, 2021
Home Sold
$470,000
Oct 23, 2013
Home Sold
$200,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • UFCUFC
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • BuickBuick
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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