Key features if this amazing home: full heated basement, completely repainted, professionally refinished HW flooring, newer central A/C, great backyard! Don't wait to schedule your showing! Discover the charm of 56 Whitman St in Carteret, NJ, a delightful home offering three bedrooms and one bathroom, nestled on a quiet street with a private yard. This ranch style home features gorgeous recently professional refinished hardwood flooring that adds warmth and elegance throughout the living spaces, and has been freshly painted. Nothing to do except unpack your boxes! The full, heated, unfinished basement with high ceiling presents an exciting opportunity for customization; envision transforming this versatile area into a recreation room, home gym, or additional storage space tailored to your needs. Carteret is experiencing a vibrant renaissance, making it an ideal time to invest in this well-established town. With the ferry to NYC nearing completion, commuting will soon be more convenient than ever, providing easy access to the bustling heart of New York City. The renowned Carteret Performing Arts Center is just around the corner, offering a variety of cultural events and entertainment options that enhance community engagement. Additionally, residents benefit from proximity to several houses of worship and quick access to major transportation routes like the New Jersey Turnpike and the express NYC bus is within a quarter mile. Local schools are nearby, ensuring educational opportunities are within reach. Enjoy all that Carteret has to offer as you become part of its thriving community filled with parks, recreational facilities, shopping venues, and dining options that cater to diverse tastes. Embrace the chance to make this lovely home at 56 Whitman St your own and enjoy everything this dynamic town has in store for you. Some photos have been digitally enhanced.
Under contract
$499,900
56 Whitman St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3beds
1,067sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5,580 Square Feet Lot
$502,300 Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private yardFull heated basementGreat backyardThree bedroomsQuiet street
- 86 days
- 158
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
ROBERT J. DURSO 732-887-4787,
RE/MAX SELECT
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2617358R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Baseboard Hotwater, Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Full, Dining Room, None
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full, Daylight, Interior Entry, Laundry Facilities
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,067
- Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Concrete, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,580 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 93.00 x 0.00
- Features: Interior Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0103304000000013
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carteret
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $439,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,895
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$502,300
$467,000 - $532,000
$3,146/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $499,900$469/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900$469/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Contingent | $499,900$469/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900$469/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,895 +7.9% | $439,700 +119.4% |
| 2024 | $6,389 +2.6% | $200,400 |
| 2023 | $6,224 +2.8% | $200,400 |
| 2022 | $6,052 +1.1% | $200,400 |
| 2021 | $5,988 +13.8% | $200,400 |
| 2020 | $5,264 +6% | $200,400 |
| 2019 | $4,965 +12% | $200,400 |
| 2018 | $4,435 -10% | $200,400 |
| 2017 | $4,928 -3.4% | $200,400 +16.9% |
| 2016 | $5,099 +4.8% | $171,400 |
| 2015 | $4,866 +1.5% | $171,400 |
| 2014 | $4,793 +2.6% | $171,400 |
| 2013 | $4,673 -20.5% | $171,400 |
| 2012 | $5,879 +3.9% | $171,400 +49.3% |
| 2011 | $5,658 -0.4% | $114,800 |
| 2010 | $5,678 +1.8% | $114,800 |
| 2009 | $5,577 | $114,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2004 | $4,457 | $114,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $114,800 |
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