542 Kennedy St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 bd 2 ba 1,440 sqft Built 1909 Lot 5,001 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$325,000
Jul 2, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | Sold | $418,000 | AllJerseyMLS |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Listed | $440,000 | CJMLS |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Sold | $325,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 13, 2007 | Sold | $270,630 | Public Record |
| Dec 19, 2005 | Sold | $304,500 | Public Record |
| Oct 16, 1995 | Sold | $145,750 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | $116,900 | $236,900 | $7,528 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | $116,900 | $236,900 | $7,147 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | $116,900 | $236,900 | $7,133 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | $116,900 | $236,900 | $7,047 |
| 2021 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,509 |
| 2020 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,506 |
| 2019 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,530 |
| 2018 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,474 |
| 2017 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,461 |
| 2016 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,292 |
| 2015 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,336 |
| 2014 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,375 |
| 2013 | $101,600 | $116,900 | $218,500 | $6,198 |
| 2012 | $106,300 | $116,900 | $223,200 | $5,981 |
| 2011 | $116,100 | $145,400 | $261,500 | $6,942 |
| 2009 | $116,100 | $145,400 | $261,500 | $6,205 |
| 2008 | $116,100 | $145,400 | $261,500 | $5,692 |
| 2007 | $116,100 | $145,400 | $261,500 | $5,439 |
Property facts
Year built
1909
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,440 sqft
Lot size
5,001 sqft
ZIP code
08861
City
Perth Amboy
Street
Kennedy St
Coordinates
40.52343, -74.28071
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,160
Gross rental yield
7.98%
Implied cap rate
5.18%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 542 Kennedy St last sell?
542 Kennedy St most recently sold on Jul 2, 2021 for $325,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 542 Kennedy St?
The most recent total assessment for 542 Kennedy St (year 2025) is $236,900 with $7,528 in property tax.
How does 542 Kennedy St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 27.1% below the last sale price of $325,000.
When was 542 Kennedy St built?
542 Kennedy St was built in 1909.
How does 542 Kennedy St compare to others on Kennedy St?
We track 2 other properties on Kennedy St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Kennedy St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 542 Kennedy St?
542 Kennedy St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,440 sqft, 5,001 sqft lot single_family.
Is 542 Kennedy St a flip candidate?
No — 542 Kennedy St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 542 Kennedy St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 542 Kennedy St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.2%
Implied 1-yr
+0.7%
2026 Q3
$471.5K
2026 Q4
$472.4K
ZIP 08861 — Median Price History + Forecast
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