165 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Records

Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 165 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,424 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,902 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$375,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$10,443 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Second Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-00025-0000-00011-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-00025-0000-00011-01
Alternative APNs
  • 16000250000000110001
  • 1600025000000011A

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,424 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,902 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions158 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1600025000000011A
Street Address165 RECTOR ST
CityPERTH AMBOY
StateNJ
Zip08861-4721
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR50
Legal Description50X158 11.02
Legal Block25
Legal Lot Number11.1
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPERTH AMBOY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract5000

Owner

165 Rector St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address163 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
NEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY
Jan 28, 2020Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Sep 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
CLEARPATH LNDG
Mar 27, 2018Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
M & T BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20209216
Deed Book / Page17765 / 149
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address165 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048918
DateAug 21, 2023
Book Page19280/1096
Instrument2023048918
Lender
NameNEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08650
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2020: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateJan 28, 2020
Property Address165 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721
Document Number0000009216
Book / Page17765 / 0149
Instrument DateJan 6, 2020
Instrument2020009216
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyM A D TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,975.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address165 RECTOR ST, 165, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address163 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721

Mortgage

Document Number0000009217
DateJan 28, 2020
Instrument2020009217
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address165 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721
Document Number0000082982
Instrument DateSep 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyVANTAGE PT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address163 RECTOR ST PERTH AMBOY NJ 08861, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861

Mortgage

Document Number0000082982
DateOct 7, 2019
Book Page017644/000811
Instrument82982
Lender
NameCLEARPATH LNDG
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 6, 2049

March 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateMar 27, 2018
Property Address165 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721
Document Number0000025002
Book / Page17124 / 0885
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2018
Instrument201800025002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyNRT TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,644.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address163 RECTOR ST, 163, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address163 RECTOR ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4721

Mortgage

Document Number0000025003
DateMar 27, 2018
Instrument201800025003
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 165 Rector St was $10,443, up 5.3% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityPerth Amboy City
Unified School DistrictPerth Amboy City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$328,600 (-) Land $146,200 Building $182,400$328,600 (-) Land $146,200 Building $182,400
2025$10,443.00 (+5.35%)$328,600 Land $146,200 Building $182,400$328,600 Land $146,200 Building $182,400
2024$9,913.00
2023$328,600 Land $146,200 Building $182,400$328,600 Land $146,200 Building $182,400
2022$9,775.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 165 Rector St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2007.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2007–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 5
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 4 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 165 Rector St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 52,328 people · EPA ID NJ1216001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityGross alpha radiation
not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2019
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting4
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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