Neighborhood in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Middlesex County 08861
Originally founded as a resort town, Downtown Perth Amboy is a bustling city center with shopping and dining, access to popular New Jersey Transit lines, and industrial sites along the riverfront. Downtown provides quick, walkable access to stores and restaurants. The area is 20 miles south of Manhattan, but it comes with its own array of attractions, making Downtown Perth Amboy a popular choice for working commuters.
Chain stores, local shops and restaurants line downtown’s Smith Street. Quisqueya Meat Market & Grocery has fresh produce and pre-packaged goods. For larger grocery runs, Supremo Food Market is on King Street. “There are so many eateries that people aren’t aware of,” says Yolanda Flores, a Realtor with Keller Williams by the Bay, who’s been selling homes in the area since 2014. “If you’re looking for little Latin spots to eat at, we have several.” Don Manuel, Mi Tierra, Cuban Cafe and La Hacienda Restaurant are some of the more popular options. Just east of downtown is The Armory, an upscale seafood restaurant along the waterfront.
Downtown Perth Amboy’s wide sidewalks, compact design and proximity to shops make it easy for residents to walk to their destinations, like one of the many churches nearby. The Perth Amboy Station is west of downtown, running from the Jersey Shore to Penn Station in Manhattan. “The train station is actually being redone,” Flores says. “The city received a grant, and they’ve already broken ground.” Renovations to the station are expected to be completed by summer 2025. Anyone commuting by car can take Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island or Garden State Parkway to South Jersey. HMH Raritan Bay Medical Center, the closest hospital, is just a mile west. Newark Liberty International Airport is 14 miles north.
With its coastal location, recreation on the water is a common pastime in the city. Just east of downtown, there’s a waterfront walkway that goes past the Perth Amboy Harborside Marina, where locals dock their boats or launch out onto the Raritan Bay. A half mile south, Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park has a sandy coastline, and the High Street Municipal Pier is a popular fishing spot.
Rental properties make up over 90% of available housing in Downtown Perth Amboy. There are a limited number of single- and multifamily homes. Many were built in the early 1900s with Victorian or national designs, and the homes are tightly packed together. Properties feature limited to no yard space, and residents have to park in the street. Homes infrequently go on the market, with less than 10 sales over the last five years, and they have an average estimated value of about $300,000.
Students may start at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary, which gets a C-minus from Niche, before going to McGinnis Middle, which also has a C-minus. Perth Amboy High receives a C-plus and offers specialized communications and health sciences academies.
Felix Santana
J.J. Elek Realty, Inc.
(848) 212-8610
78 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$2K - $6K Price Range
Chris Lane
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
(862) 343-8179
210 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$1,500,000 Price
Enrique Hernandez
Petra Best Realty LLC
(848) 281-0583
145 Total Sales
4 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$285K - $620K Price Range
Jeff Burke
Century 21 Burke Realty
(848) 279-9315
64 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$108K - $2M Price Range
Rhonda Beck-Edwards
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Holmdel
(848) 400-4863
102 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$485,000 Price Range
Robert Durso
RE/MAX Select
(848) 281-0430
213 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Perth Amboy
$300,000 Price
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Airport
Newark Liberty International
30 min drive
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Perth Amboy
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Smith St & State St
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Smith St & New Brunswick Ave
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Smith St & Madison Ave
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Rail Station, Smith St & Maple St
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Market St & Madison Ave
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Market St & Maple St
$1,549 - $2,350 per month
$2,950 per month
Check out this newly renovated spacious 4-bedroom apartment in the heart of Perth Amboy! Truly a rare find in downtown Perth Amboy, this apartment is located in the middle of the business district, with everything you need just a few steps away from your door.
MARC ROSARIO J.J. ELEK REALTY CO.
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