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129 George St, South Amboy, NJ, 08879

$299,000

Home List Price

$3,551*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,436 SqFt
$208/SqFt
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129 George St, South Amboy$299,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Parking1 Car Width, Asphalt, See Remarks, Driveway
Year Built1914
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
MLS #2505522R
Lot Size0.09 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)

About 129 George St

POTENTIAL GALORE! This charming farmhouse colonial home will surprise you...with so many preserved original details (wood columns, ribbon wood flooring, cedar shake siding & coffered ceilings), this spacious starter home is just waiting for your creative design eye! 1st flr features formal living & dining rooms, sizable eat-in kitchen w/ plentiful wood cabinetry & laundry nook, enclosed porch, as well as the home's full bath. Upstairs has 3 cozy bedrooms, while the basement boasts a wide open space ideal for future finished rooms & storage aplenty. The backyard boasts both a double lot perfect for future expansion, as well as rare private driveway spot. A mere 0.4 miles from the NJ Transit train station & close to the South Amboy Ferry to NYC downtown/midtown, this home is truly a commuter's dream. Near town schools, shops, restaurants, south Jersey beaches, parks, houses of worship, Raritan Bay Waterfront Park & the town's vibrant downtown scene. An OPPORTUNITY not to be missed!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,436 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS NJ METRO GROUP

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
  • Interior: Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Attic

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Enclosed Porch(es)

Parking Information:

  • Parking: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, See Remarks, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: See Remarks
  • Lot Size: 0.09 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $299,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $208/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,709
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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South Amboy, NJ

City

Med. Sold Price

$460K

Med. Price/SqFt

$312

Avg. Days On Market

31

# of Sold Homes

13

129 George St vs South Amboy

22 DAYS ON ROCKET

-9 Days

$299,000

-$161K Less

$208/SqFt

-$105 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $161K less than the Median Sold Price and $105/SqFt less than other homes in South Amboy, NJ.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • MLS Number: #2505522R

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS NJ METRO GROUP

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,709$205,800
2019$5,657$205,800
2018$5,657$205,800
2017$5,567$205,800

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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4
/10

  • South Amboy Elementary School

  • 249 John St

  • 0.21 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-6

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5
/10

  • Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

  • 51 1st St

  • 1.40 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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7
/10

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

  • 601 Ernston Rd

  • 1.57 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-3

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,218. Typical income of South Amboy, NJ residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 129 George St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 129 George St property is $299,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 129 George St is a house located in South Amboy, New Jersey, 08879.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 129 George St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $5,709 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 129 George St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 129 George St is 1,436 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 129 George St is 1914.

Rocket Homes›New Jersey›Middlesex County›South Amboy›08879›129 George St

This home is located at 129 George St in South Amboy, NJ and zip code 08879. This 1,436 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in South Amboy, NJ there were more than 10 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. Between September 2024 and October 2024, South Amboy, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 11.2%. In October 2024 median list price was $460,000 and the average listing age was 31 days.

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

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