Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 497 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,824 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,574 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00197-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 16-00197-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,574 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 497 COMPTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-3038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-25 |
| Legal Description | 25X103 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR VIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 197 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| 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 | 497 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5313 / 892 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4331000578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 497 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000022827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17117/0939 |
| Instrument | 201800022827 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 17, 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 | $264,800 (-) Land $96,800 Building $168,000 | $264,800 (-) Land $96,800 Building $168,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,415.00 (+5.33%) | $264,800 (-) Land $96,800 Building $168,000 | $264,800 (-) Land $96,800 Building $168,000 |
| 2024 | $7,989.00 (+1.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $264,800 Land $96,800 Building $168,000 | $264,800 Land $96,800 Building $168,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,877.00 |
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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