Closed$395,000
TLC ≈ $3,278/mo
2 1 981 sqft
99 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 Carlton Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
$575,000
3 beds 2 baths 1,362 sqft Built 19710 days on marketActive
About this home
Home Sweet Home! Charming 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Brick Front Ranch with Finished Basement, Master Suite, and 1 Car Garage in thriving Carteret is bursting with possibilities! Lovingly owned and maintained, ready and waiting for its new owners to make it their very own. Perfectly appointed on a quiet dead-end street in a prime commuter location, just steps to the public transit bus line, easy access to major roads, shopping, dining and more. Step in to find a spacious, light and bright living room with big picture window that brings in tons of natural light, and gleaming hardwood flooring that extends throughout the main living areas. Elegant formal dining room makes dinner parties a breeze. Sizable eat-in-kitchen offers ample cabinet storage and dinette space. Down the hall, find the main full bath along with all 3 generous bedrooms for accessible one level living, inc the large Master Suite. MBR boasts its own private ensuite 1/2 bath. Finished basement adds to the package, offering a large multi-use rec room with pool table that is great for entertaining, a home office area, a versatile bonus room, and dedicated laundry room with work-out area that can be used for storage as well. Plush, park-like backyard is your blank canvas, with plenty of extra space to build and play, completely fenced-in for your privacy. 1 car garage with driveway parking protects from the elements. All of this and more, ready and waiting for you. Don't miss out! Come and see TODAY!
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
$5,457/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,193
- Utilities
- $481
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,704
Property tax + insurance$1,273
PMI / 2nd mortgage$216
Heating + cooling$79
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,957/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$575,000
Down payment
$28,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$546,250
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1971
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air, Attic Fan
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,436
MLS #
2617232R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Home features
Appliances
RefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
3 BedroomsKitchenBath HalfLiving RoomBath FullDining RoomNoneOther Room(s)
Exterior
Open Porch(es)CurbsDoor(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowSidewalkFencing/WallYard
Community
CurbsSidewalks
Parking
1 Car WidthConcreteAdditional ParkingGarageAttached
Patio & porch
Porch
Pool
None
Kitchen
Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st FloorHalf Bath
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Dead - End Street, Level, Near Public Transit
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 6/10/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.