Does Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Chickentown, Perth Amboy, NJ?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

What is 697 Carson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ is $571,700 .

What is the price history for 697 Carson Ave?

697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ last sold for $131,000 in April 1995.

Is Perth Amboy a buyer's or seller's market?

Perth Amboy is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 697 Carson Ave?

The closest schools to 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ are James J. Flynn Elementary School (rated 3/10), Perth Amboy High School (rated 1/10), Samuel E Shull Middle School (rated 5/10).

How big is the lot at 697 Carson Ave?

The lot at 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).

Does 697 Carson Ave have a garage?

Yes, 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$571,700

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2,012 sqft

697 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Chickentown

Est. Refi. Payment $3,982/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 27, 1995 for $131,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$572K

Since last month

$7K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$442K (+337.3%)

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 +110% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$573K
August 2026	$573K
July 2026	$580K
June 2026	$584K
May 2026	$586K
April 2026	$575K
March 2026	$585K
February 2026	$584K
January 2026	$587K
2025
December 2025	$584K
November 2025	$566K
October 2025	$566K
September 2025	$561K
August 2025	$571K
July 2025	$574K
June 2025	$574K
May 2025	$570K
April 2025	$575K
March 2025	$553K
February 2025	$555K
January 2025	$552K
2024
December 2024	$539K
November 2024	$559K
October 2024	$521K
September 2024	$521K
August 2024	$524K
July 2024	$520K
June 2024	$516K
May 2024	$495K
April 2024	$502K
March 2024	$493K
February 2024	$487K
January 2024	$478K
2023
December 2023	$476K
November 2023	$491K
October 2023	$482K
September 2023	$480K
August 2023	$481K
July 2023	$482K
June 2023	$484K
May 2023	$455K
April 2023	$449K
March 2023	$445K
February 2023	$431K
January 2023	$427K
2022
December 2022	$425K
November 2022	$428K
October 2022	$431K
September 2022	$433K
August 2022	$437K
July 2022	$437K
June 2022	$436K
May 2022	$430K
April 2022	$426K
March 2022	$422K
February 2022	$419K
January 2022	$415K
2021
December 2021	$411K
November 2021	$412K
October 2021	$412K
September 2021	$415K
August 2021	$416K
July 2021	$420K
June 2021	$415K
May 2021	$430K
April 2021	$416K
March 2021	$422K
February 2021	$416K
January 2021	$403K
2020
December 2020	$391K
November 2020	$388K
October 2020	$383K
September 2020	$377K
August 2020	$367K
July 2020	$353K
June 2020	$345K
May 2020	$347K
April 2020	$332K
March 2020	$333K
February 2020	$349K
January 2020	$356K
2019
December 2019	$354K
November 2019	$350K
October 2019	$348K
September 2019	$343K
August 2019	$343K
July 2019	$337K
June 2019	$337K
May 2019	$341K
April 2019	$340K
March 2019	$349K
February 2019	$339K
January 2019	$338K
2018
December 2018	$330K
November 2018	$333K
October 2018	$332K
September 2018	$326K
August 2018	$321K
July 2018	$312K
June 2018	$314K
May 2018	$327K
April 2018	$323K
March 2018	$313K
February 2018	$313K
January 2018	$314K
2017
December 2017	$296K
November 2017	$303K
October 2017	$303K
September 2017	$310K
August 2017	$308K
July 2017	$304K
June 2017	$301K
May 2017	$308K
April 2017	$305K
March 2017	$298K
February 2017	$287K
January 2017	$283K
2016
December 2016	$288K
November 2016	$272K
October 2016	$271K
September 2016	$273K

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
636 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.10	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/23/26	3	2	1,254
765 Carlock Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.33	Single-Family Home	$165,000	09/15/25	3	2	1,497
745 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.16	Single-Family Home	$490,000	01/19/26	3	1	1,523
696 Hanson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.12	Single-Family Home	$550,000	04/01/26	3	2	1,245
544 Lawrie St, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.34	Single-Family Home	$157,686	03/04/26		-	1,486
654 Colgate Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.22	Single-Family Home	$485,000	06/26/26	3	1	1,268
689 Mary St, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.13	Single-Family Home	$415,000	06/16/26	3	1.5	1,612
744 Donald Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.15	Single-Family Home	$580,000	03/10/26	3	2	1,450
592 Harding Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.22	Single-Family Home	$385,000	07/20/26	3	2	1,305
349 Paderewski Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ	0.52	Single-Family Home	$252,000	10/01/25	4	2.5	2,156

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
687 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.03	$559,800	4	3	-	Off Market
690 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.03	$395,000	3	1	1,100	For Sale
687 Hommann Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.05	$597,800	5	2	1,401	Off Market
700 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.07	$503,600	3	2	1,060	Off Market
636 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.10	$485,000	3	2	1,254	Recently Sold
147 Lee Ave, Hopelawn, NJ 08861	0.10	$471,100	3	1	1,325	Off Market
546 Harrington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.09	$737,300	7	3	2,459	Off Market
696 Hanson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.12	$550,000	3	2	1,245	Recently Sold
618 Lee St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.13	$876,000	4	3	2,577	For Sale
535 Harrington St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.12	$624,000	5	3	2,698	Off Market
542 Kennedy St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.13	$508,700	3	2	1,440	Off Market
722 Donald Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861	0.12	$590,000	3	3.5	1,697	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1982

2,012 sqft

$284/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 697 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ. 697 Carson Ave is in the Chickentown neighborhood in Perth Amboy, NJ and in ZIP code 08861. This property has approximately 2,012 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5000 sqft and was built in 1982.

697 Carson Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 is a studio, 2,012 sqft single-family home in Chickentown, built in 1982. It last sold for $131,000 on Apr 27, 1995. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $571,700, with a rent estimate of $3,084/month.

Home Details for 697 Carson Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1982
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 27, 1995 Source: N/A	Sold	$131,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,559	$283,700

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Market trends in Perth Amboy

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Around this home

James J. Flynn Elementary School
K-5
Public
599 Students
Perth Amboy Public School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Great school. Mr Celia , the principal is very disciplined and always helps students to do better throughout school year.
Parent Review
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What Locals Say about Chickentown

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say neighbors are friendly

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Frequently asked questions about 697 Carson Ave

What is 697 Carson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ is $571,700.
What is the price history for 697 Carson Ave?
697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ last sold for $131,000 in April 1995.
Is Perth Amboy a buyer's or seller's market?
Perth Amboy is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 697 Carson Ave?
The closest schools to 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ are James J. Flynn Elementary School (rated 3/10), Perth Amboy High School (rated 1/10), Samuel E Shull Middle School (rated 5/10).
How big is the lot at 697 Carson Ave?
The lot at 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).
Does 697 Carson Ave have a garage?
Yes, 697 Carson Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ has a garage.