Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 561 Compton Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,224 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,574 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,598 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00196-0000-00033 |
| Primary APN | 16-00196-0000-00033 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 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 | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 561 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 Block | 196 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 4100 |
561 Compton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 COMPTON AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 561 Compton Ave was $6,598, 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 | $207,600 (-) Land $111,800 Building $95,800 | $207,600 (-) Land $111,800 Building $95,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,598.00 (+5.35%) | $207,600 Land $111,800 Building $95,800 | $207,600 Land $111,800 Building $95,800 |
| 2024 | $6,263.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,600 Land $111,800 Building $95,800 | $207,600 Land $111,800 Building $95,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,176.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 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 561 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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