Closed$249,900
TLC ≈ $2,453/mo
1 1 700 sqft
420 Lawton Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
331 Watson Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$525,000
0 beds 2 baths 1,200 sqft Built 189915 days on marketActive
About this home
Great investment property. Good location close to train, bus line and shopping. Both apartments have been nicely updated and have central AC. Relax on the open porch or in the fenced yard. All separate meters tenants pay all including water, they are also responsible for maintaining the ground and snow removal.
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
$4,998/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,684
- Utilities
- $524
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,382
Property tax + insurance$1,105
PMI / 2nd mortgage$197
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,498/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$525,000
Down payment
$26,250 (5%)
Loan amount
$498,750
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
2 Family
Style
—
Year built
1899
Lot size
0.0413 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
A/C Central - All, Unit 1(A/C Central), Unit 2(A/C Central)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,039
MLS #
2618261R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Water Heater(Gas)Water HeaterUnit 1(Range/OvenRefrigerator)Unit 2(Range/OvenRefrigerator)
Interior
Unit 1(2 BedroomsKitchen1 Bath)Unit 2(3 BedroomsKitchen1 Bath)
Exterior
CurbsSidewalkFencing/WallYardBlindsPorch
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
On Street
Patio & porch
Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
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 6/26/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX FIRST REALTY, INC. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.