Discover a fantastic investment or live-in opportunity with this beautifully maintained two-family home. Each unit offers two bedrooms and a welcoming eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living and family gatherings. The finished basement provides added convenience with laundry facilities and ample storage space. Enjoy a long driveway that accommodates 6+ vehicles and a rare double lot, offering plenty of outdoor potential. Recent updates include a complete renovation of the second-floor kitchen and bath, as well as new flooring and fresh paint on the first floor. This home is move-in ready and ideal for both homeowners and investors alike!
Sold for $656,000
$656,000
397 Rector St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
4beds
2baths
1,600sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$640,600 Zestimate®
$410/sqft
$2,067 Estimated rent
Home value
$640,600
$596,000 - $692,000
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Finished basementLong drivewayFresh paintAmple storage spaceLaundry facilitiesDouble lotNew flooring
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ANGIES HERNANDEZ,
UNITED R.E. OF NORTH JERSEY 888-501-6953
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2606624R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- A/C Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater(See Remarks, Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range/Oven, Refrigerator)
Features
- Unit 1(2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room), Unit 2(2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room)
- Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 4(+)Car Parking
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Patio, Porch
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 4,891 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 137.00 x 100.00
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Waterfront, Waterview
Details
- Parcel number: 1600139000000012
- Zoning: S-2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Perth Amboy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $410/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $269,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,122
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $656,000+2.7%$410/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2606624R Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Pending sale | $639,000$399/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #3995067 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Contingent | $639,000$399/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2606624R Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,000+22.9%$399/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2606624R Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22431909 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Price change | $2,000-9.1%$1/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22431909 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2024 | Price change | $2,200+10%$1/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22431909 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22431909 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Sold | $520,000+6.1%$325/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2409027R Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2024 | Contingent | $490,000$306/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2409027R Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $490,000+444.4%$306/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2409027R Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/1995 | Sold | $90,000$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,122 | $269,200 |
| 2024 | $8,122 +0.2% | $269,200 |
| 2023 | $8,106 +1.2% | $269,200 |
| 2022 | $8,009 -0.1% | $269,200 |
| 2021 | $8,019 +0% | $269,200 |
| 2020 | $8,017 +0.5% | $269,200 |
| 2019 | $7,976 | $269,200 |
| 2018 | $7,976 +2.9% | $269,200 |
| 2017 | $7,753 -0.7% | $269,200 |
| 2016 | $7,807 -0.6% | $269,200 |
| 2015 | $7,855 +2.9% | $269,200 |
| 2014 | $7,637 -5.7% | $269,200 |
| 2013 | $8,099 +0.9% | $269,200 -10.9% |
| 2012 | $8,023 +7.9% | $302,200 |
| 2011 | $7,434 +3.7% | $302,200 |
| 2010 | $7,171 +9% | $302,200 |
| 2009 | $6,579 | $302,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $302,200 |
| 2007 | $10,880 +1.2% | $302,200 +141% |
| 2006 | $10,749 +1.3% | $125,400 |
| 2005 | $10,606 +899.9% | $125,400 |
| 2004 | $1,061 | $125,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $125,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $125,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $125,400 |
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Neighborhood: State Street
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