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687 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861

$389,000

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$4,619*

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2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
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687 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy$389,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingNone, Garage, Detached, On Street
Garage1 space
Year Built1959
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Attic Fan
MLS #2503255R
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)

About 687 Johnstone St

LOW TAXES! $4462! Contact the listing agent to see this updated residential 1 family ranch with walk out finished basement! Exit the basement to a maintenance free yard with grill and firepit! Truly a great, well maintained starter home located in an excellent location! Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away. First floor living includes eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, newer tiled flooring, modern full bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms in between full bathroom and hallway. Finished basement with entrance to yard, laundry room, 2 rooms, modern full bath. Tremendous attic fan with still plenty of attic storage. This opportunity also comes with many years of money saving perks! Maintenance free metal roof, new roof on garage in 2018, detached garage with insulated garage door, storage shed, fenced in yard for entertaining guests with grill and fire pit! Included with the sale. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Stories: 1

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EXP REALTY, LLC

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, None

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Barbecue, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None, Garage, Detached, On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Attic Fan

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $389,000

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,415
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Perth Amboy, NJ

City

Med. Sold Price

$410K

Med. Price/SqFt

$290

Avg. Days On Market

33

# of Sold Homes

14

687 Johnstone St vs Perth Amboy

77 DAYS ON ROCKET

+44 Days

$389,000

-$21K Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $21K less than the Median Sold Price in Perth Amboy, NJ.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • MLS Number: #2503255R

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: EXP REALTY, LLC

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 09, 2018Home Sold
$130,000
Jul 12, 2017Home Sold
$130,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$4,415$148,200
2019$4,391$148,200
2018$4,391$148,200
2017$3,882$148,200

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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  • Edward J. Patten Elementary School

  • 500 Charles St

  • 0.43 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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  • Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

  • 445 State St

  • 0.65 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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1
/10

  • Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

  • 318 Stockton St

  • 0.78 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,589. The majority of Perth Amboy, NJ residents have income between $35k-100k 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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Frequently Asked Questions About 687 Johnstone St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 687 Johnstone St property is $389,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 687 Johnstone St is a house located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 08861.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 687 Johnstone 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 $4,415 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 9, 2018 for $130,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 687 Johnstone St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The sq. ft. of 687 Johnstone St is not available (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 687 Johnstone St is 1959.

Rocket Homes›New Jersey›Middlesex County›Perth Amboy›08861›687 Johnstone St

This home is located at 687 Johnstone St in Perth Amboy, NJ and zip code 08861. This home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $389,000.

While more than 11 listings in Perth Amboy, NJ in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. In October 2024 in Perth Amboy, NJ there were 3.8% more homes for sale than in September 2024. Listings spent 33 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $410,000 during the same period.

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

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