Closed$485,000
TLC ≈ $4,048/mo
3 2 1,412 sqft
838 Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
686 Colgate Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$390,000
2 beds 1 baths 928 sqft Built 19420 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this bright and inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath half-duplex in the desirable town of Perth Amboy. A new front porch/deck welcomes you into an open living and dining area ideal for entertaining. The galley kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and countertop for cooking/ pantry for extra storage. Kitchen opens to a fenced backyard perfect for summer BBQs and safe outdoor play.The full basement is full of endless possibilities for your family. 2nd floor has 2 Generously sized bedrooms and a newer full bath. Brand New Roof, HWH 1.5 years old/ Gas hookup for stove/seller preferred electric cooking.Hardwood is under all carpet!! Located on a quiet street in the heart of town, this home is close to shopping, dining, waterfront sunsets, major highways, and commuter depots with easy access to NYC. A Must See!!
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
$3,777/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,480
- Utilities
- $438
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$2,512
Property tax + insurance$822
PMI / 2nd mortgage$146
Heating + cooling$82
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,223/mo
Purchase price
$390,000
Down payment
$19,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$370,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
1/2 Duplex, Colonial, Two Story
Year built
1942
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$5,231
MLS #
2700857R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherElectric Range/OvenRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsDrapes-See RemarksFirealarmShades-ExistingKitchenLiving RoomDining Room2 BedroomsBath FullNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)SidewalkStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
Concrete2 Cars DeepDrivewayOn StreetHard Surface
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Pool
None
Kitchen
Galley Type
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Security
Fire Alarm
Flooring
Carpet, Wood, Laminate, Vinyl-Linoleum
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Level
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 7/17/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.