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$461,900$338 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $425,000 on Jun 2, 2025

242 1ST ST

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
1,368 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.
2,666 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$462K
$415K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jun 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,704 (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.$208,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$208,500

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.06
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(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.

E
South Amboy Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
South Amboy Middle High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 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

242 1st 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 less than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Older than 95% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$304K$988K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$461,900
CheaperTypical $515,602Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2,666 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 242 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$461,90034% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33833% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,368 ft²47% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,666 ft²21% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than191416% of homes5% of homes

About 242 1st St

How much is 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ is $461,900 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $414,857 to $508,943. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Jun 2, 2025 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ?

242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ has 1,368 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ built?

242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ?

242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ is assigned to South Amboy Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 242 1st 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 34% of them ($461,900 against a typical $515,602), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($338 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,368 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (2,666 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1914 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 22% 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 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 1st St, South Amboy, NJ was $6,704. The county assessed it at $208,500.

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