Closed$490,000
TLC ≈ $4,323/mo
3 1 1,223 sqft
162 rutherford Avenue, Woodbridge Proper, NJ 07095
17 Wedgewood Drive, Carteret, NJ 07008
$659,000
4 beds 2 baths 2,025 sqft Built 19600 days on marketActive
About this home
Welcome home to this beautifully renovated, move-in-ready 4 bedroom 2 full bath split level situated right in the heart of Carteret! The bright and airy main level features an open concept living room highlighted by a cozy electric fireplace and high hat lighting, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining room. Culinary enthusiasts will love the brand new kitchen, fully equipped with premium stainless steel appliances, a functional center island and sleek engineered hardwood floors that stretch across the main living spaces. There is a sprawling deck to enjoy the outside. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a beautiful updated full bathroom. The lower level offers a family room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining with sliding glass doors that lead out to a beautiful enclosed sunporch. A fourth bedroom and a second fully renovated full bath provide excellent flexibility for guests or a home office.
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
$6,255/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $5,989
- Utilities
- $547
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$4,245
Property tax + insurance$1,497
PMI / 2nd mortgage$247
Heating + cooling$112
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$6,755/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$659,000
Down payment
$32,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$626,050
APR
7.19%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1960
Lot size
0.1494 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$9,900
MLS #
2702476R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Interior
1 BedroomBath FullOther Room(s)Family RoomKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 BedroomsBath Main
Exterior
DeckEnclosed Porch(es)
Parking
1 Car WidthGarageAttachedDriveway
Patio & porch
DeckEnclosed
Fireplace
Decorative
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen IslandSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Dining L
Flooring
Laminate
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 8/10/2026. Provided courtesy of J.J. ELEK REALTY CO. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.