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800 Central Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861

3beds
2baths
0sqft
$549,000
--price/sqft
$4,074/moest. monthly cost
$162,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Well-maintained two-family property offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. The home features a finished basement with a dedicated laundry area and plenty of space for entertaining or additional recreational use. The first unit offers 2 bedrooms, while the second unit features 1 bedroom, providing flexible living arrangements and rental potential. Conveniently located and move-in ready, this property is a great addition to any real estate portfolio.

Getting Around

63
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
31
TransitSome Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
1/10
Perth Amboy High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1919

Materials

  • Roof: Flat

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater(Gas),Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Laundry Facilities, Storage Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Unit 1(1 Bath,2 Bedrooms),Unit 2(1 Bath,1 Bedroom,Den/Family Room)

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: A/C Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1600423000000004

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior features: Fencing/Wall
  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,873 sqft
  • Features: Near Train
  • Lot size dimensions: 25 x 75

Parking

  • Parking features: See Remarks,On Street

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
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat 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 $2,776$33,312
Home Insurance *$195$2,340
Property Taxes $910$10,920
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$4,074$48,888
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$139,680/yr
40% on housing$122,220/yr
45% on housing$108,640/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

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HailHail
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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

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08861$271
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
2026-08-14Contingent$549,000
2026-07-19Listed for sale$549,000
2015-12-22Sold$160,000
2015-08-06Price change$169,000
2015-08-05Listed for sale$159,000
2002-10-01Sold$96,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCARMEN R. SCHLESINGER
BrokeragePETRA BEST REALTY LLC

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