501 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Records

Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 501 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,440 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.089 acres (3,864 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,360 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-00197-0000-00029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-00197-0000-00029`
Alternative APN	`160019700029`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,440 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	3,864 sqft (0.089 acres)
Lot Dimensions	103 ft deep x 5 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	501 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	37.5X103
Legal Subdivision	HANSONS REALTY CORP
Legal Block	197
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	PERTH AMBOY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	4200

Owner

501 Compton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	501 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 12, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NATIONAL BANK NA
Nov 17, 2020	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAST BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020116093
Deed Book / Page	18134 / 1341
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address	501 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 5, 2026
Title Company	WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009496
Date	Feb 12, 2026
Book Page	19949/818
Instrument	2026009496

Lender

Name	VALLEY NATIONAL BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WAYNE, NJ 07470

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

November 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Nov 17, 2020
Property Address	501 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038
Document Number	2020116093
Book / Page	18134 / 1341
Instrument Date	Oct 20, 2020
Instrument	2020116093
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021
Title Company	INNOVATION TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,325.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	64 BROAD ST, 64, NORWALK, CT 06850-2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	501 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3038

Mortgage

Document Number	2020116094
Date	Nov 17, 2020
Instrument	2020116094

Lender

Name	VAST BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Compton Ave was $7,360, up 5.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Perth Amboy City
Unified School District	Perth Amboy City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$231,600 (-) Land $102,800 Building $128,800	$231,600 (-) Land $102,800 Building $128,800
2025	$7,360.00 (+5.34%)	$231,600 Land $102,800 Building $128,800	$231,600 Land $102,800 Building $128,800
2024	$6,987.00
2023		$231,600 Land $102,800 Building $128,800	$231,600 Land $102,800 Building $128,800
2022	$6,890.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 501 Compton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 501 Compton Ave 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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