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261 WASHINGTON ST

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
0
Baths
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,798 (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.$119,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$119,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,500

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.18 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.Vacant Land
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
William C. Mcginnis Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Perth Amboy High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 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

261 Washington 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Perth Amboy 08861

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 size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 261 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerth Amboy 08861Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac96% of homes82% of homes

About 261 Washington St

When did 261 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sell?

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

What schools serve 261 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

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

What are the property taxes on 261 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Washington St, Perth Amboy, NJ was $3,798. The county assessed it at $119,500.

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