Closed$249,900
TLC ≈ $2,453/mo
1 1 700 sqft
420 Lawton Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
274 Raritan Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$499,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,664 sqft Built 195612 days on marketActive
About this home
Rare REO Opportunity in South Amboy! Don't let the exterior fool youthis home offers more space than meets the eye and is ready for its next chapter. Situated in a desirable residential neighborhood, It features a surprisingly spacious interior, solid bones, and tremendous potential for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants looking to build equity with endless possibilities. With some updating and vision, this property can truly shine. Conveniently located near the Train Station, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and the South Amboy waterfront. Sold strictly as-is. Buyer responsible for all inspections, certifications, and municipal requirements.
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
$4,949/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,652
- Utilities
- $535
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$3,215
Property tax + insurance$1,250
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Heating + cooling$113
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,449/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Custom Home
Year built
1956
Lot size
0.1263 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,831
MLS #
2617714R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDenDining RoomNone
Exterior
Fencing/Wall
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteGarageAttachedDriveway
Kitchen
PantryEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
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 6/24/2026. Provided courtesy of YOUR TOWN REALTY, LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.