278 Rector St

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$800,000
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Description

Great Location + Loads of Updates = A great place to call home! Just 2 blocks from the waterfront and marina, this home is not to be missed. On the upper level, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining area and bedrooms. A skylight in the kitchen highlights the new cabinets, quartz countertops and modern Samsung stainless steel appliance package. A spacious and brand new bathroom completes the upper floor. Downstairs, you'll find a huge recreation room, along with an...Great Location + Loads of Updates = A great place to call home! Just 2 blocks from the waterfront and marina, this home is not to be missed. On the upper level, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining area and bedrooms. A skylight in the kitchen highlights the new cabinets, quartz countertops and modern Samsung stainless steel appliance package. A spacious and brand new bathroom completes the upper floor. Downstairs, you'll find a huge recreation room, along with an office/mudroom, another fully remodeled bathroom and the 2-car garage with a newly epoxied floor. LED lighting throughout the home gives a bright and modern look. Outside, the first thing you'll notice is the new paver driveway. Balconies in both the front and rear of the home offer plenty of options for outdoor relaxation. And of course, the large fenced backyard is ready for entertaining. Additional features include a newer roof, water heater, furnace and central A/C, and solar powered attic fan. Come and see it today!
  1. Listed by SCOTT M. KESSLER • C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC

Property Details for 278 Rector Street

Architectural Style
Bi-Level
Zoning
R-50
Year Built
2002
Subdivision Name
Marina/Waterfront
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2026 02:00 AM

Property Details for 278 Rector Street

StatusActive
MLS #2662370M
Days on Market12
Taxes$14,622 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2002
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,440 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 278 Rector Street

Stories2Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,440 SF

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Property Information for 278 Rector Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Paver Blocks, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $14,622.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • 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: Two, Bi-Level
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1708
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1708
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 48X155
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7440.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1600054000000032
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Community Features: Curbs
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Skylight, Bath Full, Family Room, Unfinished/Other Room, Other Room(s), 4 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Attic
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4435
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9.0
  • Basement YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Fencing/Wall, Patio, Yard
  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
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Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 278 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2662370M

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2662370M

$800,000

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

Public Records for 278 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$144,200Additions$315,900Total$460,100
Tax Record2024$13,881 ($1,157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,215 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,215 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002ZoningR-60CountyMIDDLESEXAPN16 00054-0000-00032

Schools near 278 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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More information about 278 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

278 Rector Street is a single family home for sale in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. This property was listed for sale on July 1, 2026 by C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC, it's currently listed at $800,000. This listing's school district is Perth Amboy Public School District. Nearby schools include Robert N Wilentz Elementary School, Dual Language School and Perth Amboy High School. 278 Rector Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 2002.

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