285 Water St

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$457,000
Price
3
Beds
1,444 Sq. Ft.
$316 / Sq. Ft.
1,444
Sq. Ft.
$316
per Sq. Ft.
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a refrigerator and a sink with granite countertops
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink and a microwave
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a bedroom with a bed dresser and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink toilet and shower
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and a mirror
a view of storage and utility room
a view of a chairs and table in the patio
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a view of a patio with a table and chairs and potted plants
a front view of a house
a view of a house with a patio

Description

Welcome to this meticulously maintained, sun-filled attached home located just moments from the vibrant Perth Amboy Waterfront. This rare end-unit stands out not only for its mint condition but for its exceptional parking, featuring two separate driveways plus a private garage a rare find for the area. The main level boasts an open-concept of a living and dining area with sliding glass doors that lead directly to a spacious, multi-level deck. The spacious kitchen offers tons of storage and and a...Welcome to this meticulously maintained, sun-filled attached home located just moments from the vibrant Perth Amboy Waterfront. This rare end-unit stands out not only for its mint condition but for its exceptional parking, featuring two separate driveways plus a private garage a rare find for the area. The main level boasts an open-concept of a living and dining area with sliding glass doors that lead directly to a spacious, multi-level deck. The spacious kitchen offers tons of storage and and a breakfast bar. It's the perfect setup for indoor-outdoor hosting! Upstairs, find three generous bedrooms and a spa-like bath with a jacuzzi and stand-up shower. The ground floor offers a family room, office space, full bath and laundry area/utility room. With hardwood floors throughout, solar panels, BRAND NEW HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM and NO HOAS, this gem won't last!
  1. Listed by CLARIBEL LOPEZ-ABREU • UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY

Property Details for 285 Water Street

Architectural Style
End Unit
Zoning
R-MM
Waterfront Features
Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Year Built
1969
Subdivision Name
Waterfront
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 06:30 PM

Property Details for 285 Water Street

StatusActive
MLS #2609130R
Days on Market28
Taxes$7,292 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1969
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,431 SF
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY, CLARIBEL LOPEZ-ABREU
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Building Information for 285 Water Street

Stories2Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,431 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,835 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,227

Property Taxes

$608

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Attached, Parking Pad, Driveway, See Remarks
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,292.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1444.0
  • Levels: Two, Ground Floor
  • Living Area: 1444.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Waterfront, Waterview
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0558
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0558
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2431.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 160005400000001901
  • Photos Count: 16
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, See Remarks
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, None, Library/Office, Family Room, Additional Bath
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4436
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Exterior Entry
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bathroom Features: Jacuzzi-Type, Stall Shower
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 285 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2609130R

$457,000—
Jan 30, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000—
Jan 30, 2022

Sold

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000—
Jan 12, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484145020

$329,600

+22.4% / yr

Oct 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000—
Oct 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Sold

CJMLS #2014914

$238,000—
Jul 23, 2020

Sold

CJMLS #2014914

$238,000—
Jun 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676767622

$238,000—
Apr 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2014914

$229,900—
Apr 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2014914

$229,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2609130R

$457,000
01/30/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000
01/30/2022

Sold

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000
01/12/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484145020

$329,600

+22.4% / yr

10/30/2021

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000
10/30/2021

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2206151R

$335,000
07/23/2020

Sold

CJMLS #2014914

$238,000
07/23/2020

Sold

CJMLS #2014914

$238,000
06/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676767622

$238,000
04/15/2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2014914

$229,900
04/15/2020

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2014914

$229,900

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

Public Records for 285 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand$115,100Additions$126,600Total$241,700
Tax Record2024$7,292 ($608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,444 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969ZoningR-MMCountyMIDDLESEXAPN16 00054-0000-00019- 01

Schools near 285 Water Street

This home is within Perth Amboy Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mc Ginnis Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Perth Amboy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Anthony V Ceres School
Public - K to 4
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Mc Ginnis Middle School
Public5 to 8

Perth Amboy High School
Public9 to 12

Anthony V Ceres School
PublicK to 4

Robert N Wilentz Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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 285 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

285 Water Street is a single family home for sale in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. This property was listed for sale on January 6, 2026 by UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY, it's currently listed at $457,000. It has been on the market for a total of 28 days and was last sold on January 31, 2022. This listing's school district is Perth Amboy Public School District. Nearby schools include Mc Ginnis Middle School, Perth Amboy High School and Anthony V Ceres School. 285 Water Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,444 sqft single family home built in 1969.

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