Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 285 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,817 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,381 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,952 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00055-0000-00011-03 |
| Primary APN | 16-00055-0000-00011-03 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,817 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 1,381 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Old Parcel Number | 1600055000000011C |
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| Street Address | 285 RECTOR ST |
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-4434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-MM |
| Legal Description | 1379 SQ FT |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE VILLA |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.3 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
285 Rector St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 GORDON ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201668 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6806 / 352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201207310578 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Rector St was $8,952, 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 | $281,700 (-) Land $84,000 Building $197,700 | $281,700 (-) Land $84,000 Building $197,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,952.00 (+5.33%) | $281,700 Land $84,000 Building $197,700 | $281,700 Land $84,000 Building $197,700 |
| 2024 | $8,499.00 | ||
| 2023 | $281,700 Land $84,000 Building $197,700 | $281,700 Land $84,000 Building $197,700 | |
| 2022 | $8,380.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Rector St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1984–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 285 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 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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