Closed$249,900
TLC ≈ $2,453/mo
1 1 700 sqft
420 Lawton Place, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
355 Main Street #Apt 2, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$2,800
2 beds 1 baths 2,230 sqft Built 19142 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully maintained apartment in the heart of South Amboy, offering the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. A charming front yard and inviting porch welcome you home. Inside, you'll find a spacious entry, a sun-filled dining room, and a large living room that opens to a private balcony with a bonus room. The apartment features a fully renovated bathroom with modern finishes, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. Both bedrooms provides comfortable living space. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet storage, a stainless steel refrigerator, and opens to a bright sunroom overlooking the beautiful backyard. Perfect for commuters and professionals, this home is just a 10-minute walk to the South Amboy train station with direct service to NY Penn Station, a 5-minute drive to the South Amboy Ferry with service to Lower Manhattan, and only 20 minutes from Rutgers University. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 1, 9, 34, 35, and 287, this apartment offers exceptional access to major highways, shopping, dining, and everything Central New Jersey has to offer.
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
$617/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $119
- Utilities
- $565
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$18
Property tax + insurance$100
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Heating + cooling$128
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,383/mo
Purchase price
$2,800
Down payment
$140 (5%)
Loan amount
$2,660
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level, Colonial
Year built
1914
Lot size
0.0764 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
—
MLS #
2700342R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenRefrigeratorRangeStove/Oven
Interior
2 BedroomsBath FullNone
Parking
On Street
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Wood
Sewer
Public Sewer
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, 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 7/11/2026. Provided courtesy of ROMAN BALANDIN REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.