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178 BARRACKS ST

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
0
Baths
1.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,318,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,414,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,904,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,318,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,318,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
CountyMIDDLESEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
William C. Mcginnis Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Perth Amboy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Perth Amboy City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08861These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.59,006
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,525 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,231
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,503
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

178 Barracks 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Perth Amboy 08861

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Perth Amboy 08861.

Lot size1.41 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 178 Barracks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerth Amboy 08861Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than1.41 ac97% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes2% of homes

About 178 Barracks St

When did 178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sell?

178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ built?

178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ is assigned to Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; William C. Mcginnis Middle School (middle), rated C-; Perth Amboy High School (high), rated F. All sit in Perth Amboy City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Barracks St, Perth Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in Perth Amboy 08861?

Among the 8,555 homes in Perth Amboy 08861, its lot is bigger than 97% of them (1.41 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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