CCertihomes
311 Prospect Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

$3,500

3 beds 2 baths Built 19350 days on marketActive

About this home

Charming 2-story Colonial on a private 50' x 100' lot backing to woods. Enjoy outdoor living with a paver patio, deck, and above-ground pool (As is). The eat-in kitchen features wood cabinetry and a chef-quality gas range, while the spacious formal dining room and living room with a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace are perfect for entertaining. High-end hardwood floors enhance the main level. The oversized primary suite offers ample space for a king-size bedroom set and features a private bath with a jetted tub. Additional highlights include a high-ceiling basement ideal for storage, a workshop, or home gym, first-floor laundry, a multi-zone boiler, tankless water heater, central air on the second floor, and a mini-split system on the first floor. Conveniently located just 1.7 miles from Garden State Parkway Exit 120 and minutes from Laurence Harbor's waterfront park, fishing piers, and boardwalk.

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
$428/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$33
Principal + interest$23
Property tax + insurance$9
PMI / 2nd mortgage$1
Utilities
$359
Heating + cooling$25
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$120
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Other (entertainment)
$143
$428/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,572/mo
Purchase price
$3,500
Down payment
$175 (5%)
Loan amount
$3,325
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1935
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Fireplace(s), Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some, Zoned
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
2701789R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherStove/OvenMicrowave OvenWasher/DryerGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath MainDining Room3 BedroomsBath FullAttic
Exterior
DeckPatio
Parking
Driveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Pool
Above Ground
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining ComboFormal Dining Room
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Spa
Bath
Flooring
Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Parquet
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08879

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population16,1528,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since19904.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density1,9391,137
Male8,0324,307,827147,432,321
Female8,1214,525,010151,655,844
Never Married3,6091,965,81163,775,926
Married6,4923,647,435123,120,365
Separated552391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,045515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,224529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold5,9813,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.682.732.60
Medial Age37.1137.1535.46
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 R7.00%7.00%
W C J81.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8879

Data via Certihomes neighborhood index. Comparisons across this ZIP, county and the United States.

Map & walkability

Open in Google Maps →

Recently sold nearby

Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC

Listing information last refreshed 7/30/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.