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170 WESSCO ST

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
1,782 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,327 (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.$165,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
29
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Sayreville War Memorial High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Sayreville Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Sayreville Borough 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

170 Wessco St 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.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Newer than 74% of 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.

Living area1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 170 Wessco St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,782 ft²77% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac87% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197174% of homes54% of homes

About 170 Wessco St

When did 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Aug 19, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ?

170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ has 1,782 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ built?

170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

What schools serve 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ?

170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ is assigned to Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Sayreville War Memorial High School (high), rated C-; Sayreville Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Sayreville Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in South Amboy 08879?

Among the 7,042 homes in South Amboy 08879, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1971 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Wessco St, South Amboy, NJ was $10,327. The county assessed it at $165,000.

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