Closed$560,000
TLC ≈ $4,529/mo
5 2 1,780 sqft
97 Hickory Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
97 Hickory Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
$560,000
5 beds 2 baths 1,780 sqft Built 195311 days on marketClosed
About this home
Welcome home to this generously sized property featuring 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering plenty of room for comfortable living. The home boasts a large living area, perfect for gatherings and everyday enjoyment. Relax on the inviting covered front porch or enjoy the outdoors in the fenced-in backyard, complete with a covered patio and storage shed. Additional features include a paved driveway and ample space both inside and out, making this home a fantastic opportunity for a growing family. As an added bonus, the home is equipped with solar panels, helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs. Also Siding, doors, windows, gutters were installed in 2023 with transferable lifetime warranty.
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
$5,314/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,023
- Utilities
- $523
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,608
Property tax + insurance$1,205
PMI / 2nd mortgage$210
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,814/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$560,000
Down payment
$28,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$532,000
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Remarks, Two Story
Year built
1953
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,584
MLS #
2616758R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric Range/OvenGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDining Room3 BedroomsLaundry RoomNone
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioSidewalkStorage Shed
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthPaver Blocks
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatio
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Accessibility
Stall Shower
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Interior Lot
Neighborhood — 07008
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,957 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | 15.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 4,747 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 11,200 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 11,757 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 5,108 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 8,847 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 1,259 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 1,590 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 1,429 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 7,780 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.89 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 36.92 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 86.06% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7008
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Listing information last refreshed 6/2/2026. Provided courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.