Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City property record for 565 Cornell St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,420 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,009,800 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,457 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00280-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 16-00280-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,474 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 565 CORNELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | PERTH AMBOY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08861-3188 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-25 |
| Legal Description | 25X99 AVG. |
| Legal Subdivision | EMIL KOYEN & LC OSTERGAARD |
| Legal Block | 280 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PERTH AMBOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4200 |
565 Cornell St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Perth Amboy City records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 567 CORNELL ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861-3121 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4561 / 220 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4323000607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 565 Cornell St was $8,457, 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 | $266,100 (-) Land $96,400 Building $169,700 | $266,100 (-) Land $96,400 Building $169,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,457.00 (+5.34%) | $266,100 Land $96,400 Building $169,700 | $266,100 Land $96,400 Building $169,700 |
| 2024 | $8,028.00 | ||
| 2023 | $266,100 Land $96,400 Building $169,700 | $266,100 Land $96,400 Building $169,700 | |
| 2022 | $7,916.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 565 Cornell St 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.
The area around 565 Cornell St 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.
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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