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Property Description
Look no further! Spacious, beautifully updated 5 Bed 3.5 Bath Colonial with Master Suite and Finished Basement in thriving Carteret is the perfect place to settle and call home. Well maintained with plenty of upgrades all through in a convenient commuter location, just pack your bags and move right in! Step in to find a spacious and sophisticated interior with generous room sizes, hardwood floors that shine, and a cooling modern palette that is easy to customize. The main level holds a light and bright living room, separate formal dining room, and large eat-in-kitchen with sleek SS appliances, tiled flooring, and ample cabinet storage. French doors off the EIK open to a versatile home office space. Down the hall, find a convenient 1/2 bath along with 2 sizable Bedrooms for accessible one floor living. Upstairs, find the main full bath along with 3 more generous Bedrooms, inc the blissful Master Suite. Master Bedroom boasts its own walk-in closet and full ensuite bath with dual sinks, jacuzzi tub and stall shower. Large finished basement is an added bonus, holding a multi-use recreational space, another full bath, utilities and laundry, and a sizable bonus room that is great for an extra bedroom. The relaxing backyard holds a large deck and storage shed that is completely fenced-in for your privacy and comfort. Double wide driveway offers ample guest parking, too. All of this and more, just steps to Carteret Park, The Performing Arts Center, schools, shopping, dining, public transit, the list goes on! A move-in-ready MUST SEE!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 160 Carteret Ave
General
- Price: $599,000
- Taxes: $8,702 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Middlesex
- MLS ID: 2612138R
- Updated: 3/25/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bath Half, Living Room, Other Room(s), Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath Other, Attic
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 2,257 Sq. Ft.
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None, None
- Spa: Yes
- Spa Description: Bath
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Patio, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard
- Deck/Patio: Deck, Patio
Parking
- Parking Features: Concrete, 2 Car Width
- Parking: Concrete, 2 Car Width
Location
- County: Middlesex
Community
- Gated: Curbs, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard
Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Recreation Room, Storage Space, Utility Room, Laundry Facilities
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,257
- Year Built: 1940
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,001
- Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00
- Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
- Lot Description: Near Shopping, Near Train, Level, Near Public Transit
- Fencing (Description): Fencing/Wall
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,702
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 106601000000002
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Schools
Schools serving 160 Carteret Ave
School District:Carteret Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Columbus Elementary School, Carteret, NJ 1 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Carteret High School 199 Washington Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 160 Carteret Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Listed
$599,000
698.67%
MLS
2/14/2020
Sold
$75,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 160 Carteret Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,686
6%
$555,000
66%
2022
$10,123
1%
$335,200
—
2021
$10,016
35%
$335,200
—
2021
$7,418
-21%
$335,200
—
2019
$9,362
2%
$335,200
—
2018
$9,141
4%
$335,200
—
2017
$8,816
-4%
$335,200
16%
2016
$9,156
1%
$289,100
—
2015
$9,023
6%
$289,100
—
2013
$8,505
—
$289,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 160 Carteret Ave
160 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 (MLS# 2612138R) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 160 Carteret Avenue is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 160 Carteret Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Carteret? You can browse all Carteret real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

