Closed$549,245
TLC ≈ $4,543/mo
8 2 —
245 second Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
123 Lewis Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$550,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,892 sqft Built 18990 days on marketActive
About this home
Excellent opportunity to own this spacious this one family home just one block from the waterfront! This charming property features an oversized 4-car garage and offers endless possibilities for homeowners, investors, or anyone looking to create their dream home. With generous living space and exceptional potential, this home is ideally located near parks, shopping, restaurants, schools, major highways, and public transportation. Whether you're searching for your next residence or an investment opportunity, this property is full of possibilities. While the home needs some TLC, it presents a fantastic opportunity to renovate, update, and add your personal touch or increase its value. The property is being sold strictly in AS IS condition. The buyer is responsible for obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy and completing any required municipal inspections, certifications, and repairs required by the municipality or lender. Don't Miss this unique opportunity!!!
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
$5,352/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,017
- Utilities
- $584
- Transportation
- $145
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$3,543
Property tax + insurance$1,268
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Heating + cooling$130
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$145
Budget$5,852/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$550,000
Down payment
$27,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,500
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Two Story
Year built
1899
Lot size
0.1263 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
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Annual tax
$8,393
MLS #
2701249R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Basement
Garage (4)
Waterfront
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
KitchenBath HalfLiving RoomDenDining Room2 BedroomsBath Full
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Enclosed Porch(es)
Parking
3 Cars DeepGarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Waterfront
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 7/25/2026. Provided courtesy of PETRA BEST REALTY LLC via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.