Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 494 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,016 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,501 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00281-0000-00045 |
| Primary APN | 16-00281-0000-00045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 494 COMPTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-3039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-25 |
| Legal Description | 50X88 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR HAVEN PARK |
| Legal Block | 281 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 PEAKE RD, EDISON, NJ 08837-2727 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4541 / 247 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 494 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3039 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17046/0369 |
| Instrument | 201700015249 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $267,500 (-) Land $105,200 Building $162,300 | $267,500 (-) Land $105,200 Building $162,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,501.00 (+5.34%) | $267,500 (-) Land $105,200 Building $162,300 | $267,500 (-) Land $105,200 Building $162,300 |
| 2024 | $8,070.00 (+1.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $267,500 Land $105,200 Building $162,300 | $267,500 Land $105,200 Building $162,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,958.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 1,216 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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