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$437,747$267 / 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 94How 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 $47,000 on Oct 10, 1980

55 MAY ST

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
0
Baths
1,642 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$438K
$413K low$462K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$47,000 · Oct 10, 1980

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,391 (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.$63,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.

M
Fords Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
John F. Kennedy High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
E
Port Reading Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.2 mi

District: Woodbridge Township 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

55 May 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 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Hopelawn
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Hopelawn
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Hopelawn
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Perth Amboy 08861

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$267K$779K

This home is worth more than 35% 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.

Estimated value$437,747
CheaperTypical $479,188Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 55 May St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHopelawnPerth Amboy 08861Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$437,74728% of homes35% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2675% of homes22% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,642 ft²83% of homes54% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes61% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than191523% of homes28% of homes6% of homes

About 55 May St

How much is 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ is $437,747 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $413,470 to $462,024. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sell?

55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sold on Oct 10, 1980 for $47,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ has 1,642 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ built?

55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ is assigned to Fords Middle School (middle), rated D+; John F. Kennedy High School (high), rated C; Port Reading Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in Perth Amboy 08861?

Among the 8,555 homes in Perth Amboy 08861, it is worth more than 35% of them ($437,747 against a typical $479,188), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($267 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,642 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1915 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 17% 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 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 May St, Perth Amboy, NJ was $8,391. The county assessed it at $63,900.

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