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697 CORTLANDT ST

PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
0
Baths
3,333 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,229,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$374,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$854,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,229,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,229,600

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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
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.

H
Perth Amboy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Samuel E. Shull Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

697 Cortlandt 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 96% of homes in Perth Amboy 08861
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Perth Amboy 08861
  • Newer than 77% 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.

Living area3,333 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 697 Cortlandt St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerth Amboy 08861Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,333 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than195977% of homes40% of homes

About 697 Cortlandt St

When did 697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ last sell?

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

How big is 697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ has 3,333 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ built?

697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

What schools serve 697 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ?

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

How does 697 Cortlandt 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 96% of them (3,333 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 77% of them (1959 against a typical 1929). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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