Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds
163 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1899Year Built
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Yesterday€s charm with today€s modern conveniences. The wrap around front porch welcomes you to this classical colonial located on lovely street in the sought after waterfront area. Home was renovated in 2018. Light and bright first floor has spacious living room and dining room with newly refinished wood floors and high ceilings. Updated kitchen has new cabinets, granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. First floor also has powder room. Second level has 3 bedrooms, large walk in closet,...Yesterday€s charm with today€s modern conveniences. The wrap around front porch welcomes you to this classical colonial located on lovely street in the sought after waterfront area. Home was renovated in 2018. Light and bright first floor has spacious living room and dining room with newly refinished wood floors and high ceilings. Updated kitchen has new cabinets, granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. First floor also has powder room. Second level has 3 bedrooms, large walk in closet, laundry area and fantastic new spacious main bath with free standing soaking tub, separate shower & vanity with two sinks. Third floor has open family room area plus two additional rooms. Home has central air conditioning and multi zone gas heating system (both one year old). Full basement, 2 car detached garage and long driveway. Nice size backyard & deck. Convenient to waterfront, marina, park, shopping, restaurants, train station and public transportation.
Listing closed: 01/22/2020 07:00 PM • Source: CJMLS, MLS#: 2006381

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Property Information for 163 Rector Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,916 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Zoning: R-50
  • Subdivision Name: Waterfront
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1899
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,901 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage, Detached
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,916.00
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1814
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1814
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 158
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7901.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 160002500000001101
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: A/C Central - Some
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bath Half, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Laundry Room, Attic
  • Pool Features: None
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Stall Shower and Tub
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Open Porch(es), Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 163 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2020

Sold

CJMLS #2006381

$375,000—
Jan 22, 2020

Sold

CJMLS #2006381

$375,000—
Oct 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2006381

$389,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2020

Sold

CJMLS #2006381

$375,000
01/22/2020

Sold

CJMLS #2006381

$375,000
10/16/2019

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2006381

$389,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 163 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$146,200Additions$154,700Total$300,900
Tax Record2018$8,915 ($743 / month)
Home Facts
Above Grade Finished SqFt1,884 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,902 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899CountyMIDDLESEXAPN1600025000000011 01

Schools near 163 Rector Street

This home is within Perth Amboy Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dual Language School
Public4 to 8

Perth Amboy High School
Public9 to 12

Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
PublicK to 3

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