Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 544 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,607 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00285-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 16-00285-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,607 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 544 COMPTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-3007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-50 |
| Legal Description | 50X100 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 285 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
544 Compton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MLB RESID'L LNDG |
| May 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6980 / 667 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008458 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 544 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007 |
| Document Number | 0000008458 |
| Book / Page | 017025 / 000070 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOBLE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 HARBOR TER PERTH AMBOY NJ 088614831, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-4831 |
| Document Number | 8459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017025/000076 |
| Instrument | 8459 |
| Name | MLB RESID'L LNDG |
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| Address | SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 544 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007 |
| Document Number | 0000008463 |
| Book / Page | 006980 / 000667 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 544 COMPTON AVE PERTH AMBOY NJ 088613007, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3007 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Compton Ave was $8,450, 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 | $265,900 (-) Land $123,000 Building $142,900 | $265,900 (-) Land $123,000 Building $142,900 | |
| 2025 | $8,450.00 (+5.34%) | $265,900 Land $123,000 Building $142,900 | $265,900 Land $123,000 Building $142,900 |
| 2024 | $8,022.00 | ||
| 2023 | $265,900 Land $123,000 Building $142,900 | $265,900 Land $123,000 Building $142,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,910.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 544 Compton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 544 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 |
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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 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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