687 Johnstone Street

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

$420,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Low taxes! $4462! Contact the listing agent to see this updated residential 1 family ranch with walk out finished basement! Exit the basement to a maintenance free yard with grill and firepit! Truly a great, well maintained starter home located in an excellent location! Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Walmart and other shopping a short drive...Low taxes! $4462! Contact the listing agent to see this updated residential 1 family ranch with walk out finished basement! Exit the basement to a maintenance free yard with grill and firepit! Truly a great, well maintained starter home located in an excellent location! Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away. First floor living includes eat in kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, newer tiled flooring, modern full bathroom, living room, 2 bedrooms in between full bathroom and hallway. Finished basement with entrance to yard, laundry room, 2 rooms, modern full bath. Tremendous attic fan with still plenty of attic storage. This opportunity also comes with many years of money saving perks! Maintenance free metal roof, new roof on garage in 2018, detached garage with insulated garage door, storage shed, fenced in yard for entertaining guests with grill and fire pit! Included with the sale. Near all major highways; Rt 440, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, minutes from Outer Bridge Crossing into NY. Middle school 2 blocks away, high school half block, Elementary schools 5 blocks. Walmart and other shopping a short drive away.
  1. Listed by FRANK MUSARRA • EXP REALTY, LLC

Property Details for 687 Johnstone Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Year Built
1959
Subdivision Name
John Arnold Estate Lands
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2024 02:55 PM

Property Details for 687 Johnstone Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2503255R
Days on Market25
Taxes$4,462 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyMiddlesex County

Building Information for 687 Johnstone Street

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

Property Information for 687 Johnstone Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • State Or Province: NJ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: None, Garage, Detached, On Street
Owner
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,462.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Association Fee2 Frequency: Monthly
  • Other Fees: $.00
  • Monthly Payment: $.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2500.0
Property and Assessments
  • Water Source: Public
  • Parcel Number: 1600330000000020
  • Photos Count: 24
  • Property Attached: No
Utilities
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Attic Fan
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, None
  • Postal Code: 08861
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Exterior Entry, Laundry Facilities
  • Basement Area: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Kitchen Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Primary Bedroom Features: 1st Floor
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Dining Room: No
Exterior Features
  • Service: Garbage Included In Tax
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
  • Fencing: Fencing/Wall
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Maintenance Expense: $0

Property History for 687 Johnstone Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 687 Johnstone Street

Taxable ValueLand$96,300Additions$74,500Total$170,800
Tax Record2023$4,462 ($372 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt840 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-50CountyMIDDLESEXAPN16 00330-0000-00020

Schools near 687 Johnstone Street

This home is within Perth Amboy Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Samuel E Shull Middle School
Public5 to 8

Perth Amboy High School
Public9 to 12

Edward J Patten Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
PublicK to 3

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