CCertihomes
231 Brighton Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$499,900

0 beds 3 baths 1,716 sqft Built 191110 days on marketActive

About this home

This two-family home is full of potential and offers several recent updates, making it a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to customize. While improvements have been made, the property still requires additional work and is priced accordingly. Being sold strictly in as-is condition. Conveniently located just one block from the Perth Amboy business district and close to the waterfront, this property offers excellent accessibility to shopping, dining, and transportation. Buyer is responsible for all clean-out, repairs, and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.

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.

Your estimated payment
$4,915/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,561
Principal + interest$3,220
Property tax + insurance$1,154
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Utilities
$584
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$145
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,915/mo TLC
Budget$5,415/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,900
Down payment
$24,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,905
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
2 Family
Style
Year built
1911
Lot size
0.0993 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,639
MLS #
2614242R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement

Home features

Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)Water HeaterUnit 1(Range/Oven)
Interior
Unit 1(2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)Unit 2(2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)
Exterior
Storage ShedYard
Parking
On Street
Flooring
Unit 1 Carpet, Unit 2 Carpet
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train

Neighborhood — 08861

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population46,7828,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199020.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density8,5841,137
Male23,3924,307,827147,432,321
Female23,3904,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5231,965,81163,775,926
Married14,3943,647,435123,120,365
Separated3,833391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,051515,17215,467,586
Divorced3,067529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold14,3073,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size3.232.732.60
Medial Age31.7837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$41,463$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$52,403$83,312$63,629
P C I$16,734$30,662$24,529
M D I$36,156$52,505$41,133
A T H E$45,041$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J80.27%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8861

Data via Certihomes neighborhood index. Comparisons across this ZIP, county and the United States.

Map & walkability

Open in Google Maps →
Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC

Listing information last refreshed 4/20/2026. Provided courtesy of PETRA BEST REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.