261 Watson Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
3 bd 2 ba 1,494 sqft Built 1894 Lot 2,500 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$370,000
Apr 25, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Sold | $370,000 | MLS #2210279R |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Listed | $340,000 | MLS #2210279R |
| Oct 18, 2012 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 4, 2006 | Sold | $245,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,100 | $86,400 | $212,500 | $6,753 |
| 2024 | $126,100 | $86,400 | $212,500 | $6,411 |
| 2023 | $126,100 | $86,400 | $212,500 | $6,398 |
| 2022 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,637 |
| 2021 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,645 |
| 2020 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,643 |
| 2019 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,664 |
| 2018 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,615 |
| 2017 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,604 |
| 2016 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,458 |
| 2015 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,496 |
| 2014 | $103,100 | $86,400 | $189,500 | $5,530 |
| 2013 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $6,258 |
| 2012 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $5,912 |
| 2011 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $5,857 |
| 2010 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $5,427 |
| 2009 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $5,235 |
| 2008 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $4,802 |
| 2007 | $104,200 | $116,400 | $220,600 | $4,588 |
Property facts
Year built
1894
Property type
single_family
Stories
3
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,494 sqft
Lot size
2,500 sqft
ZIP code
08861
City
Perth Amboy
Street
Watson Ave
Coordinates
40.51000, -74.27773
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,241
Gross rental yield
7.27%
Implied cap rate
4.72%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 261 Watson Ave last sell?
261 Watson Ave most recently sold on Apr 25, 2022 for $370,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 Watson Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 261 Watson Ave (year 2025) is $212,500 with $6,753 in property tax.
How does 261 Watson Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 42.6% below the last sale price of $370,000.
When was 261 Watson Ave built?
261 Watson Ave was built in 1894.
How does 261 Watson Ave compare to others on Watson Ave?
We track 6 other properties on Watson Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Watson Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 261 Watson Ave?
261 Watson Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,494 sqft, 2,500 sqft lot single_family.
Is 261 Watson Ave a flip candidate?
No — 261 Watson Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 Watson Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 Watson Ave 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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