243 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
OFF MARKET

$394,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,120 sqft

243 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879

Est. Refi. Payment $2,716/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 13, 2015 for $282,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$395K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$10K (+2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+39.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +121% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$395K
August 2026$395K
July 2026$397K
June 2026$404K
May 2026$396K
April 2026$384K
March 2026$386K
February 2026$376K
January 2026$376K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
345 Henry St, South Amboy, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$415,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,596
257 George St, South Amboy, NJ
0.03
Single-Family Home
$505,000
10/15/25
3
1.5
1,548
223 Henry St, South Amboy, NJ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$525,000
11/17/25
3
1.5
1,444
224 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$390,000
05/22/26
3
1.5
1,147
207 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
0.12
Single-Family Home
$500,000
09/11/25
4
1.5
2,200
119 George St, South Amboy, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$450,000
05/04/26
4
1.5
1,408
263 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy, NJ
0.08
Single-Family Home
$425,000
09/03/26
3
1
1,248
237 George St, South Amboy, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$585,000
12/31/25
4
2
2,267
419 Gordon St, South Amboy, NJ
0.35
Single-Family Home
$465,000
06/26/26
3
1
1,600
249 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$590,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
1,916

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
237 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.02
$585,000
4
2
2,267
Recently Sold
257 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.03
$517,500
3
1.5
1,548
Off Market
227 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.04
$376,600
3
1.5
1,296
Off Market
227-229 Bordentown Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.07
$910,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold
209 S Stevens Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.06
$560,000
4
2
2,216
Recently Sold
263 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.08
$425,000
3
1
1,248
Recently Sold
227 Catherine St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.11
$446,500
3
1.5
-
Off Market
223 John St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.07
$450,700
2
1.5
1,120
Off Market
261 Catherine St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.12
$555,000
3
1.5
1,860
Recently Sold
210 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.08
$632,100
4
2
1,635
Off Market
208 Catherine St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.11
$749,999
5
3.5
2,496
For Sale
224 Gordon St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
0.13
$615,000
4
2
-
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 243 George St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
1,120 sqft
$352/sqft
Garage

About this House

Impressive Colonial just minutes from Waterfront Park and Schools. Rebuilt from the basement up in 1994, home boastsspacious living room with two bedrooms upstairs. Back yard provides great space for entertaining and oversized garage offers many options. Convenient location to Major Highways and Train! Don't Miss!
243 George St, South Amboy, NJ 08879 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home built in 1914. It last sold for $282,500 on Jul 13, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $394,600, with a rent estimate of $2,344/month.

Home Details for 243 George St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake Shingle, TileExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2015
Source: GSMLS #3209532
Sold
$282,500
Apr 3, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$189,000
Mar 28, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$199,000
Feb 21, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$199,000
Price decreased by 5%
Nov 23, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$209,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in South Amboy

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about South Amboy

At least 210 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Dinorahmarrero08
    "Just the highway and no markets nearby like food and grocery stores"
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  • Hannah
    "There is a dog park close by for the dogs to play & exercise. "
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  • Sheila Carver
    "St Patrick’s day parade. Music in the park during summer on Fridays, car shows in spring/summer, Santa rides around in fire truck every Christmas "
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  • Hannah
    "Nice & friendly neighbors. Properties are well maintained. Easy commute to NYC. NJ transit buses and trains are close by. Very close to major highways. Convenient to shopping centers. "
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  • Gqz478z6c7
    "Very dog friendly. Also a dog park in town. Many people walk their dogs around town. Well lite streets & sidewalks are safe."
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  • Twb1993
    "Lived here for 6 years, nice and safe area, beautiful waterfront area with a park and walking path along the water. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very Simple living in this town. Accessible to all major highways and restaurants as well as shopping plazas "
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  • Trulia User
    "many different types if people, various levels if wealth and it'd close to the water. growing up in the area as a kids 30 years ago was great mostly for to tge good people and the nice neighborhoods but there are some areas that aren't as nice which is ofcourse unfortunate."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s ok!!! The best thing about the town is the school ONLY … police are on point.. there’s nice area !!! La mer is a horrible neighborhood. A lot of crime it very hidden but it’s on high there. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There's plenty of park space and sidewalks throughout town for dog walking. People usually pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Richard J.
    "Nice place for dogs places to have long walks and not crowed. Some of the houses are very close together and that may create issues in the future "
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  • Best I.
    "Great and safe town. City park is great to walk with an incredible bay view. Neighbors are friendly and town services are top notch. "
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  • Khemmerle27
    "Great small town United feel. Love that the schools are small In class size and it is almost like being in private school ."
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  • Khemmerle27
    "It’s a few min walk to the train to the downtown redbank restaurants or a night out in the city. The water front park is great for a picnic or just a walk around the water. If you like fishing grab a pole and take a seat. Friendliness is what I love about this small town"
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  • Chelseacesare17
    "There are a lot of families in the area. It’s family friendly and local to all stores, malls and transit and lots of good school around "
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  • Milina C.
    "Family has lived here for 20+ yrs. Very family friendly and communal. Lots to do including the skating rink, many food options and the like. "
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  • Richardsjhonel
    "Dog owners would like the waterfront park and beach. The sand is not cleaned regularly and appears to be polluted with lead according to the signs. The boardwalk and grass park area are well maintained. "
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  • Jay N.
    "My neighbors are wonderful and I love it Peaceful love and respect no drama helpful to each other I love Laurence Harbor"
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  • Prashant P.
    "Great location for people who work in NYC or need to travel either towards south or north jersey. All the highways are just min away yet location is great to live"
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  • Adrienne B. .
    "Area is very dog friendly. All dogs are on leashes, never a need to worry. People clean up after their dogs."
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  • Robiep17
    "South Amboy is quiet area and conveniently close to the city. There are nice parks and clean streets, a library and several fitness centers. "
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  • Bilykdx
    "Decent. Sometimes gets backed up to get onto route 9 if I don’t leave early enough for commute. No complaints overall. "
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  • Austinmahonelover38315
    "In Laurence Harbor, we have an event called Salt Water Day. It is every year in the month of August. There are games, food trucks, and a band."
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  • Ajv629
    "block party's, salt water day. great neighborhood. holiday cheers. little league. good schools. near by transit, parkway, turnpike. plenty of stores to shop"
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  • Katrica
    "It’s great and I would definitely recommend anyone to live here. The beach is close and it’s safe and quiet. "
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  • Sheana H.
    "Waterfront summer events weekly. Occasional church / vfw fundraisers. Parades: st pattys, memorial etc. "
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  • Reggie J.
    "45 to 60 mins to NYC only if NJ transit is running ok. Huge discounts for seniors. Download the NJ Transit app on your phone. "
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  • Sheana H.
    "Access to all major highways. Public transportation is easily accessible. Traffic can be heavy during rush hour."
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  • Me'lisa M. H.
    "It’s located in a busy area but has many things to do. It’s quiet enough that there isn’t much traffic area in the complex I’m currently In"
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  • Abby
    "This is a great town to raise kids in with a diverse community and great sense of togetherness in this town. "
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  • Erin C.
    "Lives in South Amboy for 4 going on 5 years. And really just love it here and wish I could stay. My kids love the school district and love the friend they have made. South Amboy has so many different parks that you can take your kids too. "
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  • Best I.
    "Quick access to highway and train station within walking distance. Low to no traffic nearby. Train to the city less than an hour. Ferry station to be built soon. "
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  • Alyssa F.
    "We have Waterfront concerts, festivals , parades. Easy access voting. We have a ymca, hall rentals fisherman"
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  • Natasha s.
    "Safe neighborhood I love this town perfect place to raise a family and the schools are terrific. The train station is very convenient as well."
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  • Donna P.
    "Waterfront park has soccer fields, football field, baseball, children’s playground. Park has events in the park in the summer. The art shows & bands are great."
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  • Reggie J.
    "The smiles, the water front & the history that made this town great. Train station is close & only 45 min trip to nyc"
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Frequently asked questions about 243 George St

  • What is 243 George St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 243 George St in South Amboy, NJ is $394,600.
  • What is the price history for 243 George St?
    243 George St in South Amboy, NJ last sold for $282,500 in July 2015.
  • Is South Amboy a buyer's or seller's market?
    South Amboy is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about South Amboy?
    Residents describe South Amboy, NJ as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Amboy, NJ.
  • Does 243 George St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 243 George St in South Amboy, NJ has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 243 George St?
    The lot at 243 George St in South Amboy, NJ is about 0.06 acres (2,614 sq ft).

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