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  • Price cut: $29.1K (10/2)
    $489,900

    68 Oak St, Carteret, NJ 07008

    4beds
    1,228sqft
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    $3,255/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $493,500 Zestimate®
    $399/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Eat-in kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsGenerously sized bedroomsComfortable living spacesCovered rear patio
    Please check out this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home nestled in a great Carteret neighborhood. With comfortable living spaces, generously sized bedrooms, and beautiful hardwood floors, this home offers the perfect combination of classic character and everyday functionality. The eat-in kitchen provides plenty of room for preparing meals, having your morning coffee, or gathering with friends. The spacious bedrooms are perfect for a growing family, guests, a home office, or whatever your lifestyle requires. There are also plenty of closets, and the crawl space upstairs runs the entire width of the house. Outside you will find a covered rear patio, creating a great outdoor extension of the home. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee, hosting a summer barbecue, or simply relaxing at the end of the day, this is a space you'll want to use year-round. The full basement with walk out stairs adds valuable storage and POTENTIAL. With its generous space, and 1/2 bath, the next owner can finish it to create a recreation room, home office, gym, playroom, or additional living space the possibilities are yours! And then there's the location. Carteret offers a wonderful mix of hometown community and convenient Central Jersey living. The borough has invested heavily in its parks and waterfront, with numerous parks offering sports fields, courts, walking paths and other recreational amenities. Carteret Waterfront Park features the Arthur Kill waterfront, Veterans Pier, fishing, a marina, mini golf, walking and biking areas, and community events. Carteret is also undergoing an exciting waterfront transformation. The new Carteret Multimodal Ferry Terminal is under construction and is designed to provide future ferry service to Manhattan, giving commuters another transportation option while adding even more energy and opportunity to the community. With convenient access to major roadways, nearby shopping, restaurants, recreation, and the growing Carteret waterfront, 68 Oak Street is more than a house it's an opportunity to put down roots in a community that's continuing to grow and evolve.
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    Listed by:

    JUDITH DUFFY 732-221-0217,

    RE/MAX SELECT,

    ROBERT S. GOLDEN 908-930-1017,

    RE/MAX SELECT

    Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2770478MMLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: 1st Floor
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Range/Oven, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen, Living Room, None
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Full, Bath Half, Laundry Facilities
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,228
      • Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Cars Deep
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50X100
      • Features: Level, Near Public Transit, Near Shopping, Near Train
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0103401000000018
      • Zoning: R-50

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Year built: 1955

      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: $399/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $438,100
      • Annual tax amount: $6,869
      • Date on market: 9/8/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $493,500

        $469,000 - $518,000

        $3,547/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/2/2026Price change$489,900-5.6%$399/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2770478M Report a problem
        9/8/2026Listed for sale$519,000$423/sqft
        Source: All Jersey MLS #2770478M Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$13,967 +101.1%$438,100 +101.1%
        2024$6,947 +2.6%$217,900
        2023$6,768 +2.8%$217,900
        2022$6,581 +1.1%$217,900
        2021$6,511 $217,900
        2020-- $217,900
        2019$5,942 +31.8%$217,900
        2018$4,509 -20.2%$217,900
        2017$5,650 +1.5%$217,900 +22.1%
        2016$5,568 +4.6%$178,400
        2015$5,325 +1.5%$178,400
        2014$5,249 -6.2%$178,400
        2012$5,595 +5.2%$178,400 +70.2%
        2009$5,320 $104,800
        2008-- $104,800
        2007-- $104,800
        2006-- $104,800
        2005-- $104,800
        2004$4,297 $104,800
        2003-- $104,800
        2002-- $104,800
        2001-- $104,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07008

        Getting around

        44 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        31 / 100
        Some Transit
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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