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453 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861

3beds
2baths
1,440sqft
$499,000
$347price/sqft
$3,720/moest. monthly cost
$148,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this spacious and well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering 3 full floors of living space at an amazing value! This property features a finished basement plus a finished attic with 2 bonus rooms perfect for a home office, recreation area, gym, guest space, or extra storage. Enjoy endless possibilities with the flexible layout and generous space throughout. Conveniently located near hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and major transportation. A great opportunity for buyers looking for space, comfort, and value all in one!

Getting Around

87
WalkingVery Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
1/10
Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades 9-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1929

Materials

  • Roof: See Remarks

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Range/Oven,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Range,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Daylight, Den, Recreation Room, Storage Space

Bathroom

  • Features: Tub Shower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: Formal Dining Room

Features

  • Kitchen,Living Room,Storage,Dining Room,3 Bedrooms,Bath Full,Den
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Wood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Radiant
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,440
  • Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Separate Dining Area

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1600203000000035
  • Zoning: R-25

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Porch,Enclosed
  • Exterior features: Open Porch(es),Enclosed Porch(es)

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,574 sqft
  • Features: See Remarks
  • Lot size dimensions: 103.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: 3 Cars Deep,Garage,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,523$30,276
Home Insurance *$177$2,124
Property Taxes $827$9,924
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$3,720$44,640
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$127,542/yr
40% on housing$111,600/yr
45% on housing$99,200/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.7%
-2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$347This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08861$272
Middlesex County$305

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08861$317
Middlesex County$345

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-29Listed for sale$499,000
2010-04-16Sold$150,000
2009-07-11Listing removed$249,800
2009-06-28Listed for sale$249,800
2005-11-03Sold$250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMIGUEL A. HERNANDEZ
BrokerageHALO REALTY

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