168 1st St, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
About This Home
Excellent investment opportunity in a prime location! This versatile multi-family property features a spacious 1-bedroom apartment complete with a living room, kitchen, and full bathroom, along with four additional private rooms with shared common facilities. Both the apartment and rooms are currently occupied, providing steady rental income for the owner. The property also offers a large backyard and ample off-street parking for tenants and guests. One of the standout features is the potential to convert the property into a duplex, creating additional value and increasing future rental income potential. The existing layout offers flexibility and can be easily modified to fit a variety of investment goals. Conveniently located near close New York Transport, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, this is a rare opportunity to own a profitable income-producing property in a highly desirable area. Don't miss out on this exceptional investment opportunity!This property features a unique combination of a private 1-bedroom apartment and a 4-room boarding house.Deep Lot With 4 Parking Spots .A Must See !!!
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater(Gas),Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full, Utility Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 2
Features
- Unit 1(1 Bedroom,Kitchen,1 Bath,Living Room),Unit 2(1 Bedroom,2 Bedrooms,3 Bedrooms,4 Bedrooms,1 Bath,See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),A/C Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,878
- Total interior livable area: 1,878 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1600034000000050
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 3,750 sqft
- Features: Near Shopping,Near Train,Sloped,Near Public Transit
- Lot size dimensions: 150.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: 4(+)Car Parking
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,927 | $35,124 |
| Home Insurance * | $205 | $2,460 |
| Property Taxes | $960 | $11,520 |
| Electricity | $207 | $2,484 |
| Total | $4,299 | $51,588 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Listed for sale | $579,000 |
| 2023-10-27 | Sold | $450,000 |
| 2023-10-11 | Contingent | $449,999 |
| 2023-10-11 | Pending sale | $449,999 |
| 2023-08-24 | Listed for sale | $449,999 |
| 2022-09-20 | Sold | $275,000 |
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