Waterfront / Market Square
Historic streets and waterfront access close to City Hall, Front Street, High Street and cultural landmarks. Some areas are seeing major redevelopment planning.
Perth Amboy · Housing & Neighborhoods
Real Estate
Housing in Perth Amboy ranges from older city blocks near downtown and the waterfront to two-family homes, apartments, condos and residential areas farther west toward Convery Boulevard.
Understanding the local market
Perth Amboy is a compact city where the housing experience can change noticeably from block to block. Buyers and renters should weigh building type, parking, flood-zone exposure, proximity to rail or major roads, property taxes, school assignment and redevelopment activity rather than relying only on a ZIP code.
Before you commit: verify the property’s municipal address, tax record, permitted use, flood information, certificate requirements and any open permits directly with the appropriate public agencies and licensed professionals.
Areas to know
Downtown / Smith Street
Dense, walkable blocks near shops, restaurants and the NJ TRANSIT station, with a mix of apartments and older residential buildings.
State Street / Hall Avenue
Urban residential neighborhoods with local retail, schools and community services nearby.
Amboy Avenue
Primarily residential-serving corridor with a mix of single-family, multi-family and neighborhood commercial uses.
New Brunswick Avenue
Major cross-city corridor near healthcare, shopping and Route 440 access.
Western Perth Amboy
Residential blocks closer to Convery Boulevard, Route 440 and regional highway connections.
Transit & redevelopment factors
NJ TRANSIT station
Perth Amboy Station is on the North Jersey Coast Line between Smith and Market Streets, an important consideration for households that value rail access.
Sea Gate waterfront plan
Approved in 2026 for 602 housing units with brownfield remediation, a public waterfront esplanade, plazas, playground and dog park.
Gateway redevelopment
The 44-acre Gateway project near the Victory Bridge is transforming a former industrial brownfield with commercial development and 18.6 acres identified for public benefit and future open space/economic development.
Local real estate resources
Petra Best Realty LLC
329 Smith St · 732-442-1400
Local brokerage serving buyers, sellers, landlords and renters.
The Lupo Group / eXp Realty
563B Amboy Ave · 201-697-3844
Residential real estate services.
City tax & property resources
Use Perth Amboy’s Tax Assessor, Tax Collection and Code Enforcement departments for city records and municipal requirements.
Renters, buyers & landlords
Renters
Confirm who is responsible for utilities, parking rules, lease renewal terms, building registration and how maintenance requests are handled.
Buyers
Consider a professional inspection, attorney review, title work, flood-zone research, insurance costs and municipal certificate requirements.
Landlords
Check city registration, inspection, code, smoke/CO, lead-safe and occupancy requirements that may apply to the property.
NJTGO does not provide real estate, legal or financial advice. Market conditions and availability change constantly.