518 Center Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Photo 1

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$500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,936 Sq. Ft.
Updated 6 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 518 Center St

General

Sold For: $500,000
Taxes: $9,467 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Middlesex
MLS ID: 2608281R
Added to Site: 164 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

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Schools

Schools serving 518 Center St

School District:South Amboy City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
South Amboy Elementary School 249 John Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879	PK-6	0.6 mi
South Amboy High School 200 Governor Harold G Hoffman, South Amboy, NJ 08879	7-12	0.9 mi

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Price & Sales History for 518 Center St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/14/2026

Sold

$500,000

-4.76%

MLS

12/08/2025

Listed

$525,000

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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.

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518 Center St South Amboy, NJ 08879