226 Rector St

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$349,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,643 Sq. Ft.
$212 / Sq. Ft.
1,643
Sq. Ft.
$212
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 1/28/22
Closed 1/28/22
front view of a building

Description

Gorgeous restored 4 BD brick Colonial located in the historic waterfront section of Perth Amboy. Two blocks to waterfront, marina and restaurants. Enter through sunny enclosed heated porch with second set of double screen doors to enjoy any time of day/night. Spacious Formal Living Room with engineered wood floors, stone gas fireplace, crown molding, ceiliing fan. Open to Formal Dining Room w/decorative molding, wood tile ceiling & built in curios. Mediterranean style Kitchen complete with a antique...Gorgeous restored 4 BD brick Colonial located in the historic waterfront section of Perth Amboy. Two blocks to waterfront, marina and restaurants. Enter through sunny enclosed heated porch with second set of double screen doors to enjoy any time of day/night. Spacious Formal Living Room with engineered wood floors, stone gas fireplace, crown molding, ceiliing fan. Open to Formal Dining Room w/decorative molding, wood tile ceiling & built in curios. Mediterranean style Kitchen complete with a antique marble island, recessed lights, pantry and entry to backyard. 1st & 2nd floors offer 9 foot ceilings. Lovely bench seat w/storage off staircase. Second floorplan consists of Master Bedroom w/hardwood floors, lighted ceiling fan, wall of closets, and enclosed veranda with spectacular water views of the Raritan Bay. Full updated Bath w/jetted tub. Second Bedroom w/hardwood floors, bay window, ceiling fan and deep cedar closet. Bedroom 3 also has hardwood floors and waterview. Third floor plan consists of Fourth Bedroom has bay window and large WIC. Attic space on 3rd floor can be converted into a large Master Retreat, roughed in plumbing, closet, windows with waterviews. Full basement has laundry area w/slop sink, utility area w/ new hot water heater, rec area, updated half Bath and bilco doors to outside. All mechanicals have been updated. Minutes from the Outer bridge crossing ,Route 440, GSP, NJTP.
  1. Listed by SUSAN MARCRIE • RE/MAX INNOVATION

Property Details for 226 Rector Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
Year Built
1909
Subdivision Name
none
LISTING CLOSED: 01/28/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 226 Rector Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2204739R
Days on Market62
Taxes$7,391 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1909
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,500 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 226 Rector Street

Stories3Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,500 SF

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$1,774

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Property Information for 226 Rector Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: None, On Street
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,391.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1643.0
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 1643.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Waterview, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0344
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0344
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 15.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1500.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 160004900000002403
  • Photos Count: 0
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Sewer Charge, Public Sewer
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Radiators-Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Intercom, Security System, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, Florida Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, 1 Bedroom, Attic
  • Pool Features: None
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Half, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Jacuzzi-Type, Tub Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
Exterior Features
  • Service: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 226 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3744417

$349,000—
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2204739R

$349,000—
Jan 27, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2204739R

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3744417

$349,000
01/27/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2204739R

$349,000
01/27/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2204739R

$349,000

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

Public Records for 226 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$105,100Additions$164,800Total$269,900
Tax Record2025$8,577 ($715 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,498 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1909ZoningR-60CountyMIDDLESEXAPN16-00049-0000-00024-03

Schools near 226 Rector Street

This home is within Perth Amboy Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Dual Language School
Public - 4 to 8
Perth Amboy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
228 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
–
–
–
1,821
1,498
230 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
–
–
–
1,625
1,498
232 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$333,000
4
1,800
0
222 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$310,000
4
–
19,427
234 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$490,000
–
–
2,963
4,800

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