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242 1st Street

South Amboy, NJ 08879

3 beds
2 baths
1,368 sqft
2,666 sqft lot
$298 per sqft
1914 build
– on site

Looking for a move-in ready home? Need a quick closing? Here is the perfect home! Situated in desirable South Amboy, this 3BR,2BA colonial will meet and exceed your expectations! Just one block from the train station with stops in NYC to the Jersey Shore, this home has an updated Eat in Kitchen with corian counters, full bath on first level with tiled shower, gorgeous hardwood floors with chestnut trim and hardwood on 2nd floor as well, fixed stairs to attic with plenty of storage, full basement with bilco doors just waiting for your finishing touches! The grass filled yard with quaint concrete patio would be the perfect place for your next get together. Alley way behind home gives you additional access to your yard. Potential for driveway from alley way. Buyer responsible to confirm with town. South Amboy is the city on the rise. Get in before it's too late! NYC Ferry to Manhattan just a short distance away. Train to NYC or the shore. Who could ask for more?

Listing courtesy of AJMLS / C21 CHARLES SMITH AGENCY, INC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 28, 2025 •

MLS# 2508176R —

The Building

Year Built:

1914
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Asphalt
Levels:

Two
Stories:

3
Stories Total:

3
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Patio
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

1368

Interior

Interior Features:

Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Other, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Attic
Flooring:

Wood
Living Area:

1368
Rooms Total:

6
Fireplace:

false
Kitchen Area:

131.89
Kitchen Features:

Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features:

Formal Dining Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Room Area:

214.2
Living Room Length:

12.6
Living Room Width:

17
Kitchen Length:

10.9
Kitchen Width:

12.1
Dining Room Area:

205.7
Dining Room Length:

12.1
Dining Room Width:

17
Bedroom 2 Length:

10.2
Bedroom 2 Area:

92.921999
Bedroom 3 Area:

114.48
Bedroom 3 Length:

10.6
Bedroom 2 Width:

9.11
Bedroom 3 Width:

10.8
Basement Area:

615
Master Bedroom Area:

219.3
Master Bedroom Length:

17
Master Bedroom Width:

12.9

Financial & Terms

Ownership:

Fee Simple

Location

Latitude:

40.484207
Longitude:

-74.2835084

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Zoning:

RA
Parcel Number:

2000052000000011
Lot Features:

Near Shopping
Lot Size Area:

0.0612
Lot Size Acres:

0.0612
Lot Size SqFt:

2,666 Sqft
Lot Size Dimensions:

111.00 x 24.00

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

$6,688

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

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Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Utilities:

Electricity Connected
Sewer:

Sewer Charge
Water Source:

Public
Gas:

Natural Gas

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Range/Oven

The Community

Subdivision Name:

South Amboy
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

On Street
Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$409,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,190
Taxes	$557
Insurance	$112
Utilities	$168 See report
Total	$3,027/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
1/16/25 Jan 16, 2025	Listed / Active	AJMLS	$409,000
10/26/22 Oct 26, 2022	Price Changed	AJMLS
10/3/22 Oct 3, 2022	Price Changed	AJMLS

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