Closed$575,000
TLC ≈ $3,453/mo
3 2 1,197 sqft
73 George Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
82 Markowitz Street, Carteret, NJ 07008
$615,000
5 beds 2 baths 1,781 sqft Built 195339 days on marketActive
About this home
A great opportunity is knocking! Large house, with a versatile open & modern layout, ideal for a growing family.** 5 + bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms.**On the first floor you'll find: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a spacious living room, light & bright with a big bay-window and nice vinyl flooring**The updated kitchen has 42" tall grey cabinets, nice counters & a tiled stone backsplash, w/ SS appliances. A very large peninsula island as your breakfast bar and a dining area that fits a full table with a door that opens to the patio and backyard**The bathroom has been updated w/ a brand-new sink vanity, toilet, mirror, and a very convenient laundry hookup for a stackable washer & dryer.**Upstairs on the second floor: withs its own separate entrance, you'll find gleaming re-finished hardwood floors, a living room right next to a 2nd eat-in kitchen with dinette space & new SS appliances. 2 generous bedrooms + 1 room for an office/den/guest room.**The updated bathroom w/ a brand new sink vanity, toilet and mirror.**The house has been lovingly maintained, updated and newly freshly painted throughout. It has the potential to offer the perfect m o t h e r/d a u g h t e r layout or a separate I n-law suite. **Major upgrades are: new roof 2023, new vinyl siding w/ gutters 2023.***Outside, the big backyard with a patio, storage shed, completely fenced-in for your privacy, great for entertaining.**Great location, quiet, peaceful residential family area. Just blocks away from the High School and the Carteret Park.**Centrally located near all the major highways, w/ very close proximity to the train stations to NYC.**This is a great turn-key property, ready for its new owner! Please note the correct property taxes are $7, 987 only.**The area is undergoing a major $1 billion waterfront redevelopment plan that includes new commercial spaces, film and television studios, and ferry transportation options to Manhattan. Residents are already enjoying the new boat slips and 2 ferry boats bringing them to and from Manhattan.
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 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$4,578/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,308
- Utilities
- $523
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$2,789
Property tax + insurance$1,288
PMI / 2nd mortgage$231
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,078/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$615,000
Down payment
$30,750 (5%)
Loan amount
$584,250
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cape Cod, Development Home
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
$7,987
MLS #
2703754R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherGas Range/OvenExhaust FanMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeKitchen Exhaust FanGas Water Heater
Interior
Blinds1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 BedroomsKitchenLiving RoomBath FullStorageDining RoomUtility Room4 Bedrooms5 (+) BedroomsAttic
Exterior
PatioSidewalkStorage ShedYard
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
2 Car Width
Patio & porch
Patio
Kitchen
Breakfast BarKitchen Exhaust FanEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining AreaGalley Type
Dining
Dining LFormal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, 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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