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$742,971$355 / ft²
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 95How 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 $224,900 on Aug 25, 1995

21 ORCHARD ST

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
2,095 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$743K
$707K low$779K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,900 · Aug 25, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,225 (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.$211,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$211,300

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
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.
92
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.0.20
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
South Amboy Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
M
South Amboy Middle High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.0 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

21 Orchard 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Newer than 71% 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
$312K$964K

This home is worth more than 93% 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.

Estimated value$742,971
CheaperTypical $518,271Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $373Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,095 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 21 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$742,97193% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35541% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,095 ft²88% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac83% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196471% of homes46% of homes

About 21 Orchard St

How much is 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ is $742,971 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $707,121 to $778,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Aug 25, 1995 for $224,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ?

21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ has 2,095 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ built?

21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

What schools serve 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ?

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

How does 21 Orchard St, 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 93% of them ($742,971 against a typical $518,271), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($355 against a typical $373), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,095 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1964 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 76% of 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 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Orchard St, South Amboy, NJ was $13,225. The county assessed it at $211,300.

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