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Under contract
    • Price cut: $77 (3/14)
    $449,900

    556 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

    3beds
    1,486sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1919
    2,500.34 Square Feet Lot
    $476,300 Zestimate®
    $303/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Charming Colonial in a prime Perth Amboy location! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a spacious layout with an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and attic with stair access offering great storage or future possibilities. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, schools, and major highways. An excellent opportunity and a great option for first-time home buyers looking to personalize and add value. Property is being sold strictly AS IS. Buyer responsible for municipal inspections and certifications. Opportunities like this don't last. Schedule your showing today.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 02, 2026 at 07:25pm

    Listed by:

    DAYSE E. JACOME-VASQUEZ,

    REALTY OF AMERICA 908-884-0300

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2612150RMLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Radiators-Hot Water, Steam
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,486
      • Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Common, On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
      • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
      Lot
      • Size: 2,500.34 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
      • Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 1600285000000003
      • Zoning: R-50

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Year built: 1919

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Natural Gas
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Perth Amboy

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $303/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $222,800
      • Annual tax amount: $6,722
      • Date on market: 3/13/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $476,300

        $452,000 - $500,000

        $3,057/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/3/2026Contingent$449,900$303/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2612150R Report a problem
        3/14/2026Price change$449,9000%$303/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2612150R Report a problem
        2/13/2026Listed for sale$449,977+55.2%$303/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4009223 Report a problem
        2/19/2021Sold$290,000+0%$195/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/3/2021Contingent$289,900$195/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2105658 Report a problem
        9/26/2020Pending sale$289,900$195/sqft
        Source: NEXTAGE ALL-STAR REALTY #2105658 Report a problem
        9/22/2020Listed for sale$289,900$195/sqft
        Source: NEXTAGE ALL-STAR REALTY #2105658 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,722 $222,800
        2024$6,722 +0.2%$222,800
        2023$6,709 +1.2%$222,800
        2022$6,628 +23.4%$222,800 +23.6%
        2021$5,371 +0%$180,300
        2020$5,369 +0.5%$180,300
        2019$5,342 +6.2%$180,300
        2018$5,031 -3.1%$180,300
        2017$5,193 -0.7%$180,300
        2016$5,229 -0.6%$180,300
        2015$5,261 +2.9%$180,300
        2014$5,115 -14.5%$180,300
        2013$5,984 +10.2%$180,300 -19.3%
        2012$5,429 +8.7%$223,300
        2011$4,993 +4%$223,300
        2010$4,799 +10%$223,300
        2009$4,361 $223,300
        2008-- $223,300
        2007$7,436 +1.2%$223,300 +160.6%
        2006$7,346 +1.4%$85,700
        2005$7,248 +899.9%$85,700
        2004$725 $85,700
        2003-- $85,700
        2002-- $85,700
        2001-- $85,700

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,934/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2252
        Property taxes
        $682
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Chickentown

          Getting around

          82 / 100
          Very Walkable
          37 / 100
          Some Transit
          51 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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