Closed$659,900
TLC ≈ $5,602/mo
3 2 1,514 sqft
32 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
24 Stima Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
$699,999
3 beds 2 baths 1,726 sqft Built 19611 days on marketActive
About this home
Beautiful Home in Highly Desirable West Carteret. This 3‑bedroom split‑level home in Carteret's Hampshire Gardens neighborhood offers approximately 1, 726 square feet of comfortable living space on a generous 60x100 lot. Interior Features: The spacious living and dining areas feature hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and decorative wall molding. The kitchen showcases elegant cabinetry, a center island with seating, quartz countertops, tile flooring, and exposed ceiling beams. Two updated bathrooms include one with a glass‑enclosed shower. A finished lower level provides flexible space ideal for recreation, a home office, or hobbies. Outdoor Highlights: Enjoy a fully fenced backyard with an in‑ground pool and an expansive paver patio, plus a paver driveway and attached garage. Prime Commuter Convenience: Located minutes from the NJ Turnpike, this home is ideal for commuters. Carteret's planned NYC ferry terminal is expected to open by early 2028, offering an anticipated additional connection to Manhattan. A standout opportunity offering space, comfort, and a desirable West Carteret location.
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Your estimated payment
$5,078/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $4,840
- Utilities
- $523
- Transportation
- $136
- Other (entertainment)
- $157
Principal + interest$3,175
Property tax + insurance$1,402
PMI / 2nd mortgage$263
Heating + cooling$100
Internet + TV + phone$157
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$136
Budget$5,578/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$699,999
Down payment
$35,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$664,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Split Level
Year built
1961
Lot size
0.1377 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$8,477
MLS #
2706288R
County
Middlesex
At a glance
Air conditioning
Basement
Garage (1)
Dishwasher
Home features
Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerBath FullKitchenLiving RoomDining Room3 Bedrooms
Parking
2 Car Width2 Cars DeepGarageAttached
Kitchen
Kitchen IslandEat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
See Remarks
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 10/14/2026. Provided courtesy of J.J. ELEK REALTY CO. via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.