556 Compton Ave

1,486 Sq. Ft.
$330 / Sq. Ft.
1,486
Sq. Ft.
$330
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by DAYSE E. JACOME-VASQUEZ • REALTY OF AMERICA

Property Details for 556 Compton Avenue

Architectural Style
Colonial
Zoning
R-50
Year Built
1919
Subdivision Name
Fairview Park
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 08:33 PM

Property Details for 556 Compton Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #2612150R
Days on Market20
Taxes$6,722 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1919
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 556 Compton Avenue

Stories3Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

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$3,028 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,467

Property Taxes

$560

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 556 Compton Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • 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: Common, On Street
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,722.00
  • 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: 1486.0
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Living Area: 1486.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2500.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1600285000000003
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Radiators-Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Full, Attic
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3007
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Basement: Full, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
  • Basement YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed
  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 556 Compton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4014466

$490,000
May 10, 2026

Sold

CJMLS #2612150R

$490,000
Apr 6, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4014466

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4014466

$490,000
05/10/2026

Sold

CJMLS #2612150R

$490,000
04/06/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4014466

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

Public Records for 556 Compton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$111,400Additions$111,400Total$222,800
Tax Record2024$6,722 ($560 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,486 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,486 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919ZoningR-50CountyMIDDLESEXAPN16 00285-0000-00003

Schools near 556 Compton Avenue

This home is within Perth Amboy Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Samuel E Shull Middle School
Public6 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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