Closed$249,900
TLC ≈ $2,453/mo
1 1 700 sqft
420 Lawton Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
68 Catalpa Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$615,000
0 beds 2 baths 2,559 sqft Built 19191 days on marketActive
About this home
This two-family home is full of potential and offers several recent updates, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to add their personal touch. While improvements have been made, the property still requires additional work and is priced accordingly.The property is being sold strictly as-is. Please note that the home located a block from Perth Amboy Waterfront, has an abondoned in-ground oil tank. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.Ideally this property offers convenient access to shopping, dining, public transportation, and major roadways. A great opportunity for those seeking value and potential in a desirable location. Hurry!!!
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
$5,916/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,584
- Utilities
- $628
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,962
Property tax + insurance$1,391
PMI / 2nd mortgage$231
Heating + cooling$152
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$6,416/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$615,000
Down payment
$30,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$584,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
2 Family
Style
—
Year built
1919
Lot size
0.0771 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,828
MLS #
2616749R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Water Heater(See RemarksGas)Water HeaterUnit 1(Range/Oven)Unit 2(Range/Oven)
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)Unit 2(Dining Room2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)
Exterior
Porch(es) - OpenYard
Parking
GarageDetached
Patio & porch
Porch(es) - Open
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Waterview
Neighborhood — 08861
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,782 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 20.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 8,584 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 23,392 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 23,390 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 12,523 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 14,394 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,833 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,051 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 3,067 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,307 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 3.23 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 31.78 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.27% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
8861
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Listing information last refreshed 6/1/2026. Provided courtesy of PETRA BEST REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.