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Property Description
Great Location + Loads of Updates = A great place to call home! Just 2 blocks from the waterfront and marina, this home is not to be missed. On the upper level, you'll find gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining area and bedrooms. A skylight in the kitchen highlights the new cabinets, quartz countertops and modern Samsung stainless steel appliance package. A spacious and brand new bathroom completes the upper floor. Downstairs, you'll find a huge recreation room, along with an office/mudroom, another fully remodeled bathroom and the 2-car garage with a newly epoxied floor. LED lighting throughout the home gives a bright and modern look. Outside, the first thing you'll notice is the new paver driveway. Balconies in both the front and rear of the home offer plenty of options for outdoor relaxation. And of course, the large fenced backyard is ready for entertaining. Additional features include a newer roof, water heater, furnace and central A/C, and solar powered attic fan. Come and see it today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 Rector St
General
- Price: $800,000
- Taxes: $14,622 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2662370M
- Updated: 7/2/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Intercom, Skylight, Bath Full, Family Room, Unfinished/Other Room, Other Room(s), 4 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Attic
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Fencing/Wall, Patio, Yard
- Deck/Patio: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 2 Car Width, Paver Blocks, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Parking: 2 Car Width, Paver Blocks, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Middlesex
Community
- Gated: Curbs
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1708
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,440
- Lot Dimensions: 48 x 155
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: R-50
- Lot Description: Level
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $14,622
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1600054000000032
Listed by C21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc
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Price & Sales History for 278 Rector St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/01/2026
Listed
$800,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 278 Rector St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,622
5%
$460,100
—
2024
$13,881
1%
$460,100
—
2022
$13,688
—
$460,100
—
2021
$13,706
1%
$460,100
—
2018
$13,633
—
$460,100
—
2017
$13,605
3%
$460,100
—
2016
$13,251
-1%
$460,100
—
2015
$13,343
-3%
$460,100
—
2019
$13,752
5%
$460,100
—
2013
$13,053
—
$460,100
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 278 Rector St
278 Rector Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (MLS# 2662370M) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 278 Rector Street is currently listed for $800,000 and was received on July 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 278 Rector Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Perth Amboy? You can browse all Perth Amboy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

