Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 281 Front St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,127 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,551 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,779 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00053-0000-00010-07 |
| Primary APN | 16-00053-0000-00010-07 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,127 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,551 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 1600053000000010G |
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| Street Address | 281 FRONT ST |
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-4416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-MM |
| Legal Description | 31X50 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.7 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
281 Front St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 FRONT ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5536 / 729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Front St was $9,779, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Perth Amboy City |
| Unified School District | Perth Amboy City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $307,700 (-) Land $203,600 Building $104,100 | $307,700 (-) Land $203,600 Building $104,100 | |
| 2025 | $9,779.00 (+5.34%) | $307,700 Land $203,600 Building $104,100 | $307,700 Land $203,600 Building $104,100 |
| 2024 | $9,283.00 | ||
| 2023 | $307,700 Land $203,600 Building $104,100 | $307,700 Land $203,600 Building $104,100 | |
| 2022 | $9,154.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1990–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 281 Front 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PERTH AMBOY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 52,328 people · EPA ID NJ1216001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 848 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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