229 Garfield Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879

$389,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed
Current Price: $389,000 List Date: 8/28/2020 Last Modified: 3/13/2026

Overview

Description

WATERFRONT Custom 4 BD 2 BTH home with many updates. Seconds away from beaches, park & playground & NYC Bus. Immaculately maintained w/newly updated baths, Updated roof, siding, replacement doors & windows. Four season room w/cathedral ceiling, separately heated/cooled offers spectacular views of Raritan Bay. Outside screens roll into unit for winter storage. Boardwalk just across the street. Wood laminate floors throughout, recessed lights & ceiling fans. Spacious Kitchen open to Living Room. Tankless water heater. Newer HVAC. Master Bedroom has sitting area. Good sized fenced yard w/stamped concrete, patio, maintenance free. Trex decking and newer stairs. Large 3 car driveway. All year round staycation. Seconds away to NYC Bus, near trains, all major roadways

Listing Details MLS# 22030499

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Sub-Type
Detached

Location

House Number
229
Street Name
Garfield
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Middlesex
Municipality
Old Bridge (OLD)
Postal City
South Amboy
State
NJ
Zip Code
08879
Area/Section
Laurence Harbor
Complex/Subdivision
None
High School
Old Bridge
Other High
Old Bridge
Directions
Rt 35 to Laurence Pkwy to Bayview Dr to Garfield Ave

General Property Info

Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
# Levels
1.5
Apx Year Built
1974
Garage
No
Acreage
0.1
Lot Dimensions
55 x 80
HOA
No
Pool
No
Waterfront
Yes
Waterview
Yes
Rooms
7
Basement
Yes
# Car Garage
0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
116300
Taxes
5932
Tax Year
2019

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2020-10-02
Sold Date
2020-12-28

Remarks & Misc

Excluded
Window Treatments

More Information

Ownership Type

Fee Simple
Yes

Style

Cape
Yes

Interior

Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes
Sliding Doors
Yes

Showing

Showing Time
Yes

Foyer

Floor - Wood
Yes

Living Room

Floor - Wood
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Floors

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen

Eat-In
Yes
Floor - Wood
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior

Deck
Yes
Fence
Yes
Patio
Yes
Shed
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Siding

Vinyl
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Sunroom
Yes

Bedroom Level

First
Yes
Second
Yes

Foyer Level

First
Yes

Kitchen Level

First
Yes

Living Room Level

First
Yes

Sunroom Level

First
Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Cape Interior: Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Recessed Lighting; Sliding Doors Foyer: Floor - Wood Living Room: Floor - Wood Kitchen: Eat-In; Floor - Wood; Pantry Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood Basement: Crawl Space Floors: Tile; Wood Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Deck; Fence; Patio; Shed Garage: None Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Bedroom; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Sunroom Bedroom Level: First; Second Foyer Level: First Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Sunroom Level: First

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Level: First Bedroom Level: First Level: First Bedroom Level: First Level: First Kitchen Level: First Level: First Living Room Level: First Level: First Sunroom Level: First Level: First Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Level: Second
Listing Office: RE/MAX Innovation
Listing Agent: Susan Marcrie
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Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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