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3 State Street, Carteret, NJ 07008

$550,000

3 beds 2 baths 1,404 sqft Built 194414 days on marketActive

About this home

Approximately 1, 404 square feet, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house features a new kitchen with white soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. New roof w/30 year warranty, new vinyl siding. Windows replaced. Direct vent for both the new tankless - boiler & water heater. The home has been freshly painted and is in pristine, clean condition. New oak hardwood and laminate flooring throughout. The two updated bathrooms include a 1st floor full bath & second floor half-bath. The property is not located in a flood zone. Relax in the enclosed porch/sitting area w/walk in closet. First-floor bedroom fits a queen sz bed. Second floor includes a primary bedroom with a sitting room, spare bedroom (also fits the queen sz bed), and a second-floor loft/flex space. The detached oversized two-car garage w/epoxied floor is freshly painted and has a large rear walk in closet as well as a new concrete double driveway. The full finished basement with second kitchen convenient for multi generational living, includes a walk in storage closet, pantry, family rm, additional dining area, french drain and sump pump. Fully fenced yard. Close to Ferry and Bus stop (bus 116 on Roosevelt Ave and Essex St) to Manhattan NY. Near Carteret Middle and High Schools (2 blocks), near Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, Sullivan Field and Carteret Park. Sprinkle Park in Carteret, NJ, refers to the popular Carteret Park Playground and Sprayground, located on Carteret Avenue and Cypress Street. This recently renovated park features a dry playground for kids, a seasonal spray park (with a visible umbrella indicating it's open), restrooms, picnic areas with tables, a pond, and nearby sports facilities like basketball courts and soccer fields. Two Blocks from Carteret Waterfront Park with a fitness trail, mini-golf & a boat ramp, plus a pavilion for summer concerts and free movies in the park. Three blocks to the Carteret Ramblers Football Stadium for Carteret High School which competes in the Big Central Conference. Subject to seller relocation. Sellers are retiring and your opportunity to get a very updated/renovated and loved home

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$5,212/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,936
Principal + interest$3,543
Property tax + insurance$1,187
PMI / 2nd mortgage$206
Utilities
$485
Heating + cooling$81
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$157
$5,212/mo TLC
Budget$5,712/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$550,000
Down payment
$27,500 (5%)
Loan amount
$522,500
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1944
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Zoned, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,670
MLS #
2612506R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Basement
Garage (2)

Home features

Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsShades-Existing1 BedroomKitchenLiving RoomBath FullOther Room(s)Dining Room2 BedroomsBath HalfLoftAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsPatioDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallYard
Community
Curbs
Parking
Concrete2 Car WidthGarageOversizedDetachedParking PadDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
2nd KitchenGranite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting Area
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood, Laminate
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Train, Corner Lot, Level, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 07008

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population22,9578,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199015.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density4,7471,137
Male11,2004,307,827147,432,321
Female11,7574,525,010151,655,844
Never Married5,1081,965,81163,775,926
Married8,8473,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,259391,23912,639,686
Widowed1,590515,17215,467,586
Divorced1,429529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7803,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.892.732.60
Medial Age36.9237.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$53,973$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$61,282$83,312$63,629
P C I$21,545$30,662$24,529
M D I$45,382$52,505$41,133
A T H E$50,129$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J86.06%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7008

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3 State Street · Carteret — $550,000 · Certihomes