Closed$524,900
TLC ≈ $4,599/mo
4 2 1,565 sqft
279 4th Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
288 Conover Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$425,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,320 sqft Built 191434 days on marketActive
About this home
Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial offering a great opportunity for buyers looking to update or renovate to their own taste. This home features a traditional layout with solid bones and plenty of potential throughout. The full bathroom has been recently renovated, providing a modern touch to the home. With a little TLC and vision, this property can truly shine. Step outside to a large fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or creating your ideal outdoor retreat. Conveniently located just minutes from the South Amboy train station and Cheesequake rest stop, making commuting and travel a breeze. A fantastic opportunity to add value and make this home your own! Property sold As-Is
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
$4,401/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,110
- Utilities
- $487
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,899
Property tax + insurance$1,042
PMI / 2nd mortgage$169
Heating + cooling$89
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$599/mo
Purchase price
$450,000
Down payment
$22,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$427,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1914
Lot size
0.1423 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,015
MLS #
2616038R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
SkylightEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car Width
Patio & porch
PorchDeck
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
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% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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Listing information last refreshed 5/20/2026. Provided courtesy of ORANGE KEY REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.