279 4th Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Photo 1

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$548,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,565 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch located in a quiet, established neighborhood in South Amboy. This home offers a functional layout with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level, along with a comfortable living room, kitchen, and dining area ready for your personal touch. With solid bones and classic charm, it's the perfect canvas to update, renovate, or move right in and build equity over time. The fully finished walkout basement adds significant value, featuring a 4th bedroom, full bathroom, and expansive additional living space. With its private entrance, this level presents strong potential for extended living, a guest suite or ideal for multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy a private yard with plenty of room for gardening, outdoor gatherings, or simply unwinding. Ideally located just minutes from the South Amboy train station, Cheesequake rest stop, and the NY Waterway Ferry Terminal, this home offers convenient commuting options to New York City in approximately 45 minutes. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a solid home with great bones and the potential to truly make it your own. This property is strictly being sold 'As-Is'

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 279 4th St

General

Sold For: $548,000
Taxes: $9,402 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Middlesex
MLS ID: 2612615R
Added to Site: 96 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, None
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Fireplace Screen, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Screen, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Living Room: 1,565 Sq. Ft.

Exterior

Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es)
Deck/Patio: Porch, Patio, Enclosed

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Attached
Parking: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Attached

Location

County: Middlesex

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Type: Baseboard, Baseboard Hotwater

Utilities

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Bath Full, Bedroom, Daylight, Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
Roof: Asphalt
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,565
Year Built: 1959

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1598
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,961
Lot Dimensions: 116.00 x 0.00
Lot Features: Near Train, Interior Lot
Lot Description: Near Train, Interior Lot

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $9,402
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 2000116000000006

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Schools

Schools serving 279 4th St

School District:South Amboy City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
South Amboy Elementary School 249 John Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879	PK-6	0.4 mi
South Amboy High School 200 Governor Harold G Hoffman, South Amboy, NJ 08879	7-12	0.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 279 4th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/24/2026

Sold

$548,000

4.4%

MLS

4/18/2026

Listed

$524,900

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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.

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279 4th Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 (MLS# 2612615R) is a Single Family property that was sold at $548,000 on June 24, 2026. This property was listed by Keysa Gentile-Strieffler from our East Brunswick Office.Want to learn more about 279 4th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Amboy? You can browse all South Amboy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

279 4th St South Amboy, NJ 08879