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Last sold for $292,500 on Sep 11, 2023

656 JOHNSTONE ST

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
0
Baths
1,710 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$292,500 · Sep 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,408 (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.$233,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$233,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
87
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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(8)

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.

M
Samuel E. Shull Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Perth Amboy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 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

656 Johnstone 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 smaller lot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Middlesex County

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.

Living area1,710 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 656 Johnstone St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerth Amboy 08861Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,710 ft²60% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²33% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192959% of homes12% of homes

About 656 Johnstone St

When did 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sell?

656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sold on Sep 11, 2023 for $292,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ has 1,710 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ built?

656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ is assigned to Samuel E. Shull Middle School (middle), rated C; Perth Amboy High School (high), rated F; Edward J. Patten Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Perth Amboy City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in Perth Amboy 08861?

Among the 8,555 homes in Perth Amboy 08861, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,710 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1929 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Johnstone St, Perth Amboy, NJ was $7,408. The county assessed it at $233,100.

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