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$661,245$234 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $520,000 on Jul 28, 2026

245 2ND ST

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
2,820 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$661K
$600K low$722K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$520,000 · Jul 28, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,018 (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.$311,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,400

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.0.16
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
South Amboy Middle High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 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

245 2nd 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 87% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% 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
$310K$1M

This home is worth more than 87% 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$661,245
CheaperTypical $524,746Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 245 2nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$661,24587% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2342% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,820 ft²97% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac72% of homes52% of homes

About 245 2nd St

How much is 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ is $661,245 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $600,434 to $722,056. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Jul 28, 2026 for $520,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ?

245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ has 2,820 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

What schools serve 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ?

245 2nd 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 245 2nd 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 87% of them ($661,245 against a typical $524,746), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($234 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 97% of them (2,820 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.11 ac). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 66% 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 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ was $10,018. The county assessed it at $311,400.

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