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$525,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,936 Sq. Ft.

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518 Center Street,South Amboy, NJ 08879

518 Center StreetSouth AmboyNJ08879

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Welcome to this updated 3BR,2BA Colonial home in the scenic waterfront city of South Amboy. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced yard featuring a paver patio. A spacious covered front porch provides an additional spot to unwind. Inside, you'll find a bright and spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting. A formal dining room with bamboo floors with access to the rear yard. The cozy living room also features bamboo floors, a large picture window, and a door to the front covered porch. A fully updated full bath on the first floor includes granite countertops, a tiled shower stall, and tile flooring. Upstairs, the large primary bedroom offers an oversized area and ceiling fan. The second full bathroom has been beautifully updated with granite countertops, a tub/shower with clear glass doors, and tile flooring. Two additional generous bedrooms complete the second floor. A full basement provides plenty of storage and access to the garage and backyard! Less than a mile from the NYC-bound train station and just minutes to the South Amboy Ferry, waterfront park, shops, restaurants, GSP/TP, Outerbridge Crossing and major highways.

Full Property Details for 518 Center St

General

  • Price: $525,000
  • Taxes: $9,467 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Middlesex
  • MLS ID: 2608281R
  • Updated: 12/16/2025
  • Added to Site: 41 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Attic
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 1,936 Sq. Ft.

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Curbs, Deck, Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Sidewalk, Yard
  • Deck/Patio: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Built-In Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Parking: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Garage, Built-In Garage, Driveway, On Street

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Direction Faces: East

Community

  • Gated: Curbs, Sidewalks

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Ceiling Fan(s), A/C Central - Some
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Central, Forced Air

Utilities

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

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Facilities
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 1,936
  • Year Built: 1959

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,001
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Features: Near Train, Corner Lot
  • Lot Description: Near Train, Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $9,467
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 2000136000000013

Listed by C21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc

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Schools serving 518 Center St

School District:South Amboy City School District
NameGradesDistance
South Amboy Elementary School
249 John Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879
PK-60.6 mi
South Amboy High School
200 Governor Harold G Hoffman, South Amboy, NJ 08879
7-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 518 Center St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
12/08/2025
Listed
$525,000
68.27%
MLS
9/07/2018
Sold
$312,000
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Tax History for 518 Center St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,467
9%
$295,000
—
2022
$8,655
2%
$295,000
—
2021
$8,511
4%
$295,000
—
2019
$8,177
1%
$295,000
—
2018
$8,110
2%
$295,000
—
2017
$7,980
3%
$295,000
—
2016
$7,779
-1%
$295,000
—
2015
$7,835
6%
$295,000
—
2013
$7,360
—
$295,000
—
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518 Center Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 (MLS# 2608281R) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 518 Center Street is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on December 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 518 Center 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.

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