540 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Records

Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 540 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,284 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$210,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$7,758 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-00285-0000-00011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-00285-0000-00011`
Alternative APN	`160028500011`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,284 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1919
Effective Year Built	Effective 1919
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	540 COMPTON AVE
City	PERTH AMBOY
State	NJ
Zip	08861-3007
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	C-1
Legal Description	50X100 12
Legal Subdivision	FAIRVIEW PARK
Legal Block	285
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	PERTH AMBOY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	4100

Owner

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	540 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018109172
Deed Book / Page	17384 / 376
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Dec 26, 2018
Property Address	540 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007
Document Number	201800109172
Book / Page	17384 / 0376
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2018
Instrument	201800109172
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,013.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	540 COMPTON AVE, 540, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	540 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007

Mortgage

Document Number	201800109173
Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	201800109173

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$244,100 (-) Land $116,900 Building $127,200	$244,100 (-) Land $116,900 Building $127,200
2025	$7,758.00 (+5.35%)	$244,100 (-) Land $116,900 Building $127,200	$244,100 (-) Land $116,900 Building $127,200
2024	$7,364.00 (+1.42%)
2023		$244,100 Land $116,900 Building $127,200	$244,100 Land $116,900 Building $127,200
2022	$7,261.00

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

Flood

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

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.

Wildfire

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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