685 Raritan Ave

$389,999
Price
3
Beds
1,333 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
1,333
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity for buyers and investors with vision! Located in a quiet and desirable Perth Amboy neighborhood offers plenty of potential, it needs some TLC. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The first floor includes 1 bedroom, an open-concept living room/dining room, the kitchen, and the main bath. The second floor offers 2 generously sized bedrooms and 1 full bath. The partially finished basement, walkout entrance, provides excellent potential for additional living space, storage, or...Great opportunity for buyers and investors with vision! Located in a quiet and desirable Perth Amboy neighborhood offers plenty of potential, it needs some TLC. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The first floor includes 1 bedroom, an open-concept living room/dining room, the kitchen, and the main bath. The second floor offers 2 generously sized bedrooms and 1 full bath. The partially finished basement, walkout entrance, provides excellent potential for additional living space, storage, or recreation.2-car oversized garage and a driveway accommodating up to 4 vehicles. This home offers both privacy and convenient access to local amenities, schools, and major roadways. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to make this lovely property your own! Property will be delivered vacant
  1. Listed by KATTY CARME ESPINOZA VILLEGAS • PREMIER HOME PROS

Property Details for 685 Raritan Avenue

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Zoning
R-50
Year Built
1919
Subdivision Name
Perth Amboy Heights
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 11:09 AM

Property Details for 685 Raritan Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #2607733R
Days on Market34
Taxes$6,891 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1919
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,001 SF
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 685 Raritan Avenue

Stories2Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,501 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,927

Property Taxes

$574

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 685 Raritan Avenue

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: 1 Car Width, 3 Cars Deep, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,891.00
  • 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: 1333.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area: 1333.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5001.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1600302000000003
  • Photos Count: 14
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylight, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Main, 2 Bedrooms, Bath Full, None
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Utility Room
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Living Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, See Remarks, Gas Water Heater
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Dining Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Separate Living Quarters: No
  • Service: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt, See Remarks
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 685 Raritan Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2412424R

Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3998817

$389,999
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2607733R

$389,999
Apr 23, 2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2512365R

$450,000
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2512365R

$425,000
Jul 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537149794

$344,000
May 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2412424R

$399,900
Aug 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2302278R

$389,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CJMLS #2412424R

11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3998817

$389,999
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2607733R

$389,999
04/23/2025

Price Change

CJMLS #2512365R

$450,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2512365R

$425,000
07/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537149794

$344,000
05/23/2024

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2412424R

$399,900
08/13/2022

Listed (Active)

CJMLS #2302278R

$389,900

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

Public Records for 685 Raritan Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$123,000Additions$120,900Total$243,900
Tax Record2024$6,891 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,333 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,333 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919ZoningR-50CountyMIDDLESEXAPN16 00302-0000-00003

Schools near 685 Raritan Avenue

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

Samuel E Shull Middle School
Public5 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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685 Raritan Avenue is a single family home for sale in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. This property was listed for sale on November 20, 2025 by PREMIER HOME PROS, it's currently listed at $389,999. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on July 15, 2024. This listing's school district is Perth Amboy Public School District. Nearby schools include James J. Flynn Elementary School, Samuel E Shull Middle School and Perth Amboy High School. 685 Raritan Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,333 sqft single family home built in 1919.

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