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Two-Family Duplex with Garages
For Sale
Under Contract
$615,000

694 Johnstone Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Residential Income, Perth Amboy, NJ

Property Size1,536 SF
Lot Size0.11 Acres
Price / SF$400.39
Days on Market29

Property Features for 694 Johnstone Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R-50
Zoning description Conform to Zoning
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 2, Den
Parking features Garage
Interior features Unit 1(2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room, Den/Family Room), Unit 2(2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath)
Appliances Water Heater(Gas), Water Heater, Unit 1(Range/Oven), Unit 2(Range/Oven)
Lot features Corner Lot
Elementary school district Perth Amboy City School Distri
Middle school district Perth Amboy City School Distri
High school district Perth Amboy City School Distri
Standard status Active Under Contract
APN 1600336000000003
Size 1,536 SF
Lot size 0.11 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 8558

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard, Hot Water(Heating)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1940
Flooring type Carpet
Building materials Metal Siding
Listing Agency: PETRA BEST REALTY LLC
Listed By: Enrique Hernandez
Added: Sep 9 Changed: Sep 18 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 5:06PM
MLS# 2704169R

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,536-square-foot duplex, built in 1940, contains two residential units with matching two-bedroom, one-bath configurations. Unit 1 includes a den or family room, living room, eat-in kitchen, and enclosed sunroom, while Unit 2 offers an oversized living room, eat-in kitchen, and access to attic storage. Both units have range/ovens, and the property is heated by hot-water baseboard systems.

The property occupies a 0.1148-acre corner lot in Perth Amboy and includes two detached one-car garages. Additional features include a full unfinished basement, metal siding, carpeted flooring, gas water heating, public water, and public sewer. The property is zoned R-50 and is being sold in as-is condition, with the buyer responsible for the C of O and repairs.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with two bedrooms and one bath in each unit
  • 1,536 square feet on a 0.1148‑acre corner lot
  • Two detached one‑car garages

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$25,707
Cap Rate
4.18%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$514,140 $514.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$367,243 $367.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$285,633 $285.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,536 SF
Gross rent
$39.3K $25.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$36.7K $23.91/SF
− OpEx
−$11.0K −$7.17/SF
NOI
$25.7K $16.74/SF
Area
Middlesex County, NJ
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$25.56 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$514,140
Cap Rate 7%
$367,243
Cap Rate 9%
$285,633

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$367.2K
$321.3K – $428.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,707 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.18%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$337.4K
$295.3K – $393.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,621 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$401.1K
$351.0K – $467.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,076 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Locksmith Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,217
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08861, NJ

58,039
Population
21,032
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
70%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
11,380
Density / Sq Mi
$60,464
Median Household Income
$34,093
Median Earnings
$1,623
Median Rent
$340,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - R-50-zoned duplex with two two-bedroom units, basement storage, and public water and sewer service.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 694 Johnstone Street Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $615,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with two bedrooms and one bath in each unit; 1,536 square feet on a 0.1148‑acre corner lot; Two detached one‑car garages
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