Closed$1,300,000
TLC ≈ $10,256/mo
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895-901 port reading Avenue, Port Reading, NJ 07064
16 Birch Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
$519,900
4 beds 1 baths 1,848 sqft Built 19530 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom 1 bathroom cape cod nested in one of Carteret's most sought after neighborhoods. Combining modern interior updates with a spectacular backyard oasis, this move-in-ready-property offers the perfect blend of comfort and entertainment space. The main level features three bright bedrooms, a beautifully remodeled kitchen complete with sleek granite countertops, and an updated full bathroom. A spacious dining/family room area provides the perfect layout for everyday living and gatherings, complemented by a dedicated laundry room for maximum convenience. Upstairs, you will find a private fourth bedroom alongside a versatile bonus room, suited for an exercise studio, home office, or extensive storage.
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
$5,003/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,697
- Utilities
- $523
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,349
Property tax + insurance$1,153
PMI / 2nd mortgage$195
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,503/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$519,900
Down payment
$25,995 (5%)
Loan amount
$493,905
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod
Year built
1953
Lot size
0.1148 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$7,349
MLS #
2701690R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
Self Cleaning OvenDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeOvenWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds3 BedroomsKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath MainFlorida Room1 BedroomOther Room(s)None
Exterior
BarbecueOpen Porch(es)DeckPatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
1 Car WidthDrivewayOn Street
Patio & porch
PorchDeckPatioEnclosed
Pool
Above Ground
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Living Dining Combo
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, 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 8/2/2026. Provided courtesy of J.J. ELEK REALTY CO. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.