557 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Property Records

Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 557 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,100 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.059 acres (2,574 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$247,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill	$6,798 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-00196-0000-00031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-00196-0000-00031`
Alternative APN	`160019600031`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,100 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,574 sqft (0.059 acres)
Lot Dimensions	103 ft deep x 25 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	557 COMPTON AVE
City	PERTH AMBOY
State	NJ
Zip	08861-3006
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-50
Legal Description	25X103
Legal Subdivision	FAIR VIEW PERK
Legal Block	196
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	PERTH AMBOY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	4100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	557 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 10, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA
Jun 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201943408
Deed Book / Page	17519 / 717
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2019
Property Address	557 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006
Document Number	2019043408
Book / Page	17519 / 0717
Map Reference	MAP 408 FILE 193
Instrument Date	May 22, 2019
Instrument	2019043408
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021
Title Company	M A D TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,301.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	557 COMPTON AVE, 557, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	557 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006

Mortgage

Document Number	2019043409
Date	Jun 10, 2019
Instrument	2019043409

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	557 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006
Document Number	0000009406
Book / Page	006988 / 000760
Instrument Date	May 10, 2017
Instrument	9406
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 30, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$215.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	557 COMPTON AVE PERTH AMBOY NJ 088613006, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006

Mortgage

Document Number	12535
Date	Jun 1, 2017
Book Page	016783/000449
Instrument	12535

Lender

Name	FAMILY FIRST FNDG
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 31, 2047

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		$213,900 (-) Land $111,800 Building $102,100	$213,900 (-) Land $111,800 Building $102,100
2025	$6,798.00 (+5.35%)	$213,900 (-) Land $111,800 Building $102,100	$213,900 (-) Land $111,800 Building $102,100
2024	$6,453.00 (+1.41%)
2023		$213,900 Land $111,800 Building $102,100	$213,900 Land $111,800 Building $102,100
2022	$6,363.00

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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