$549,245
About this home
"Back on the Market"Welcome to this charming colonial home in South Amboy, NJ, boasting 8 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. This spacious residence presents an incredible opportunity for families or savvy investors looking to make their mark. While the home needs some TLC, its large layout provides a fantastic canvas to create your dream living space for investors an home owners alike. The home features an oversized detached garage, adding extra functionality and storage options. Conveniently located, the property is just a short walkable distance from downtown South Amboy and the train station, ensuring easy access to transportation. The NJ Park and Ride is less than 2 miles away, and the NY ferry terminal is approximately 4 miles from your door. With close proximity to shops, restaurants, and malls, everything you need is just minutes away. Plus, it's only 20 minutes from Staten Island. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to own a home with endless potential. Schedule your viewing today!
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,102
- Utilities
- $475
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Quick facts
At a glance
Home features
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 08879
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,152 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 1,939 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 8,032 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 8,121 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 3,609 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,492 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 552 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,045 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,224 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 5,981 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 37.11 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $60,229 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $68,862 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $25,517 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $49,839 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $54,454 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 81.61% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
Data via Certihomes neighborhood index. Comparisons across this ZIP, county and the United States.
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Listing information last refreshed 8/18/2025. Provided courtesy of EXP REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.