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Last sold for $345,209 on Feb 11, 2026

285 5TH ST

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
2,000 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,209 · Feb 11, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,697 (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.$332,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$133,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$332,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$332,500

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.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 0.5 mi
M
South Amboy Middle High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.7 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

285 5th 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Newer than 69% 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.

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 285 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²85% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac65% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than196269% of homes44% of homes

About 285 5th St

When did 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Feb 11, 2026 for $345,209, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ?

285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ has 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ built?

285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ?

285 5th 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 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in South Amboy 08879?

Among the 7,042 homes in South Amboy 08879, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1962 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 5th St, South Amboy, NJ was $10,697. The county assessed it at $332,500.

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