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249 Elm St, Carteret, NJ, 07008

$509,999

Home List Price

$6,056*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,584 SqFt
$322/SqFt
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249 Elm St, Carteret$509,999

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$6,056*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingNone, On Street
Year Built1926
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #2507376R
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusActive

About 249 Elm St

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on a desirable corner lot in Carteret! Featuring a spacious living room and dining room, this home offers a full basement with endless potential. Step outside to a huge deck overlooking a generous backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located just minutes from local schools and Carteret Park, this home combines comfort and convenience in one package. Don't miss this opportunity to make it yours!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,584 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: HALO REALTY

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, None

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fencing/Wall

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None, On Street

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level
  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $509,999
  • Price Per SqFt: $322/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,977
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Carteret, NJ

City

Med. Sold Price

$490K

Med. Price/SqFt

$307

Avg. Days On Market

35

# of Sold Homes

9

249 Elm St vs Carteret

2 DAYS ON ROCKET

-33 Days

$509,999

+$19.9K More

$322/SqFt

+$15 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $19.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $15/SqFt more than other homes in Carteret, NJ.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • MLS Number: #2507376R

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: HALO REALTY

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Oct 24, 2007Home Sold
$285,000
Feb 01, 1991Home Sold
$115,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,977$270,100
2019$7,365$270,100
2018$7,366$270,100
2017$7,104$270,100

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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  • Nathan Hale Elementary School

  • 678 Roosevelt Ave

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Port Reading Elementary School

  • Turner Street

  • 0.89 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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4
/10

  • Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School

  • 83 Post Blvd

  • 0.98 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $77,539. Typical income of Carteret, NJ residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 249 Elm St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 249 Elm St property is $509,999.

What type of property is this?

The property 249 Elm St is a house located in Carteret, New Jersey, 07008.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 249 Elm St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $5,977 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on October 24, 2007 for $285,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 249 Elm St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 249 Elm St is 1,584 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 249 Elm St is 1926.

Rocket Homes›New Jersey›Middlesex County›Carteret›07008›249 Elm St

This home is located at 249 Elm St in Carteret, NJ and zip code 07008. This 1,584 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 04, 2025 and is currently priced at $509,999.

In December 2024 more than 3 listings in Carteret, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 4 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Carteret, NJ between November 2024 and December 2024 decreased by 4.7%. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 35 days, the median list price was $490,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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