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$2,012,554
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,950,000 on Oct 6, 2026

17 LIGHTHOUSE DR

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,950,000 · Oct 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,791 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$832,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$655,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$832,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$832,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.66%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
South Amboy Middle High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
South Amboy Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: South Amboy City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08879These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,254
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,866 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,649
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,457
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

17 Lighthouse Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in South Amboy 08879

What homes are worth in South Amboy 08879

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$314K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in South Amboy 08879.

How it measures up in South Amboy 08879

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Amboy 08879.

Estimated value$2,012,554
CheaperTypical $519,771Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

How 17 Lighthouse Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,012,554almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac65% of homes49% of homes

About 17 Lighthouse Dr

How much is 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ is $2,012,554 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,888,783 to $2,136,325. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Oct 6, 2026 for $1,950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ?

17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ is assigned to South Amboy Middle High School (middle), rated D; South Amboy Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in South Amboy City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in South Amboy 08879?

Among the 7,042 homes in South Amboy 08879, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,012,554 against a typical $519,771) and its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Lighthouse Dr, South Amboy, NJ was $26,791. The county assessed it at $832,800.

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