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Last sold for $305,000 on Sep 8, 2004

691 COOK AVE

SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879
0
Baths
3,214 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
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.$305,000 · Sep 8, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,269 (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.$194,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,800

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.68
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
37
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.70%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.34
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Memorial Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Old Bridge Township 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

691 Cook Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in South Amboy 08879
  • Newer than 75% 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 area3,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 691 Cook Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Amboy 08879Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,214 ft²almost all homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac95% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197275% of homes55% of homes

About 691 Cook Ave

When did 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ last sell?

691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ last sold on Sep 8, 2004 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ?

691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ has 3,214 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ built?

691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ?

691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ is assigned to Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Old Bridge High School (high), rated C; Carl Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ compare to other homes in South Amboy 08879?

Among the 7,042 homes in South Amboy 08879, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,214 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1972 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 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 691 Cook Ave, South Amboy, NJ was $12,269. The county assessed it at $194,800.

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