Closed$615,000
TLC ≈ $5,034/mo
0 2 2,559 sqft
68 Catalpa Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
7 Thomas Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879
$509,900
3 beds 2 baths 996 sqft Built 19842 days on marketActive
About this home
Move in ready Bi-Level set on a quiet dead end street with tons of curb appeal! This immaculate home offers convenience and privacy, with a beautiful, fenced back yard featuring paver patio and retaining all, new Trex deck, low maintenance landscaping all in a central location. Downstairs you'll find a family room with wood burning fireplace, half bath, laundry room and a bedroom. Two additional bedrooms upstairs including the primary along with beautiful redone hardwood floors, plenty of natural light and an open concept living/dining room. New kitchen is great for entertaining with large center island, granite counters and plenty of new cabinets along with stainless appliances. Ready for a quick closing!
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$3,957/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,757
- Utilities
- $399
- Transportation
- $120
- Other (entertainment)
- $143
Principal + interest$2,313
Property tax + insurance$1,253
PMI / 2nd mortgage$191
Heating + cooling$70
Internet + TV + phone$143
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$120
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,043/mo
Purchase price
$509,900
Down payment
$25,495 (5%)
Loan amount
$484,405
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Bi-Level
Year built
1984
Lot size
—
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,094
MLS #
2707058R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomLaundry RoomBath HalfOther Room(s)Family Room2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomNone
Exterior
DeckPatioFencing/WallStorage ShedYard
Parking
2 Car WidthGarageAttachedParking PadDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckPatio
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian Countertops
Dining
Dining L
Master bedroom
Full Bath
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Dead - End Street
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 10/27/2026. Provided courtesy of CENTURY 21 HERBERTSVILLE REAL ESTATE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.