Location, Location, Location! Opportunity awaits in the heart of Perth Amboy! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial is conveniently located near Middlesex College's Perth Amboy Center, shopping, dining, and the waterfront, with easy access to public transportation and major roadways. Featuring an attic and basement, this home offers additional space and plenty of potential for your ideas. Bring your vision, add your personal touches, and make the most of everything this location has to offer! This One Will Not Last.
State Street, located between Smith Street and the Perth Amboy Waterfront, is a historic and residential Perth Amboy neighborhood with brick rowhouses and a walkable main-street feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around State Street at Smith Street, where corner delis, small grocers, barbershops, and takeout counters keep the sidewalks active. Architectural details lean toward older storefront blocks mixed with compact homes and small apartment buildings. The waterfront edge adds breezes and long views, while nearby civic buildings give the area a grounded, day-to-day rhythm. Local staples like Perth Amboy Ferry Slip, Perth Amboy City Hall, and the Perth Amboy Free Public Library act as familiar anchors for errands and community life.
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Offer insights
450 Mechanic St · $299,000
$310K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $310K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen
Living room
Full bathroom
Dining room
Attic
9 total rooms
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms
One bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range/oven
Range
Refrigerator
Kitchen exhaust fan
Separate dining area (not eat-in kitchen)
Laundry & utility
Washer
Laundry facilities in full basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Radiant heating
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Open porch(es)
Enclosed porch(es)
Deck
Patio
Storage shed
Near shopping
Home design
Detached property
Three or more levels
Parking
No parking details provided
Construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer available
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
HOA & community
Trash collection service
Other
Other structures: shed(s)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Opportunity awaits in the heart of Perth Amboy! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial is conveniently located near Middlesex College's Perth Amboy Center, shopping, dining, and the waterfront, with easy access to public transportation and major roadways. Featuring an attic and basement, this home offers additional space and plenty of potential for your ideas. Bring your vision, add your personal touches, and make the most of everything this location has to offer! THIS ONE WILL NOT LAST
CJMLS #2705472R
Sep 30, 2026
Listed
$299,000
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 21, 2003
Sold
$131,840
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 2000
Sold
$48,000
$34/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1991
Sold
$100,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1982
Sold
$11,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,832 (+5.3%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2024
$5,536 (+0.2%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2023
$5,525 (+1.2%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2022
$5,459 (−0.1%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2021
$5,466
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2020
$5,465 (−0.4%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2019
$5,485 (+0.9%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2018
$5,437 (+0.2%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2017
$5,426 (+2.7%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2016
$5,284 (−1.3%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2014
$5,354 (+2.8%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2013
$5,206 (−9.4%)
$76,400 + $107,100
$183,500
2011
$5,748 (+7.9%)
$106,400 + $110,100
$216,500
2010
$5,326 (+3.7%)
$106,400 + $110,100
$216,500
2009
$5,138
$106,400 + $110,100
$216,500
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,404
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1600232 00013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Perth Amboy, NJ • 08861
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Perth Amboy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 450 Mechanic St
$320,527
$22K over list price of $299K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $510K.