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89 Whitman Street, Carteret, NJ 07008

$689,000

5 beds 2 baths 1,586 sqft Built 19590 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to 89 Whitman Street, where comfort, style, and your own private backyard retreat come together! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and inviting living spaces. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, providing both functionality and style for everyday living. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air and forced hot air heating, along with the peace of mind of newer windows and a recently installed water heater. The bright and inviting Florida room offers the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee, entertain guests, or simply unwind while overlooking the backyard. Step outside to your own private oasis, where the spacious, secluded yard creates the feeling of being on your own island. Whether you're hosting summer barbecues, gardening, or enjoying quiet evenings outdoors, this backyard is designed for making memories. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, schools, major highways, and public transportation, this move-in-ready home offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and outdoor enjoyment. Don't miss your opportunity to make 89 Whitman Street your next home! Conveniently located near schools, shopping, parks, public transportation, and Carteret's growing waterfront district, this home also offers easy access to Carteret Avenue, major highways, and everyday conveniences. With thoughtful updates, flexible living space, and a backyard designed for relaxation and entertaining, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of Carteret's most convenient locations.

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
$6,267/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$6,026
Principal + interest$4,439
Property tax + insurance$1,329
PMI / 2nd mortgage$258
Utilities
$519
Heating + cooling$98
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$136
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Other (entertainment)
$157
$6,267/mo TLC
Budget$6,767/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$689,000
Down payment
$34,450 (5%)
Loan amount
$654,550
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Remarks
Year built
1959
Lot size
0.1705 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air, See Remarks
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$7,787
MLS #
2770205M
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning

Home features

Appliances
DryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
2 BedroomsDining RoomBath FullEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving Room3 BedroomsNone
Parking
2 Cars Deep
Kitchen
Separate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
See Remarks, Wood
Roof
Asphalt, See Remarks
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Corner Lot

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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