Closed$524,900
TLC ≈ $4,599/mo
4 2 1,565 sqft
279 4th Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
241 Walnut Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$415,000
2 beds 1 baths 1,079 sqft Built 193011 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome Home. This 2 bedroom home offers a functional layout ideal for everyday living. The inviting eat-in kitchen features upgraded appliances and countertop. Plenty of storage throughout. Step outside to enjoy gatherings and/or relaxing. Close to NJ Transit and major highways. Don't miss this great opportunity.
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
$4,054/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,758
- Utilities
- $471
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,673
Property tax + insurance$929
PMI / 2nd mortgage$156
Heating + cooling$81
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$946/mo
Purchase price
$415,000
Down payment
$20,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$394,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1930
Lot size
0.0603 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiant, Radiators-Steam
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$6,158
MLS #
2616305R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-ExistingKitchenLiving RoomStorage2 BedroomsBath MainAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Yard
Parking
NoneOn Street
Patio & porch
Porch
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, 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% |
(Zip) Code
8879
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Listing information last refreshed 5/23/2026. Provided courtesy of ORANGE KEY REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.