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$489,900

68 Oak St

Carteret, NJ
Active
4
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,228
Square Feet
0.11
Lot Size (acres)
1955
Year Built
48
Days On Market

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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Listing Information

Listing Updated
2 days ago
Listed By
JUDITH DUFFY · RE/MAX SELECT
MLS#
2770478M
Source
Central Jersey MLS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
68 Oak St, Carteret, NJ 07008
City
Carteret
County
Middlesex
Neighborhood
Park Section
Zip Code
07008

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1.5
Stories
2
Year Built
1955
Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
1,228 sq. ft.
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air

Property Features

Lot Size
0.11 Acres
Lot Features
Level, Near Public Transit
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

Square Footage

Total
1,228 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$489,900
Annual Taxes
$6,869

Schools

100/100
Carteret Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06 · 0.4 mi
City
Carteret
Students
868
Student body
45% Hispanic / Latino · 23% Asian · 18% Black
Free/reduced lunch
71%
Phone
(732) 541-8960
100/100
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.8 mi
City
Carteret
Students
655
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
37% Asian · 33% Hispanic / Latino · 15% White
Free/reduced lunch
60%
Phone
(732) 541-8960
98/100
Carteret High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Carteret
Students
1,028
Student body
41% Hispanic / Latino · 24% Black · 22% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
66%
Phone
(732) 541-8960
76/100
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06 · 2.1 mi
City
Rahway
Students
469
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
49% Black · 34% Hispanic / Latino · 7% White
Free/reduced lunch
60%
Phone
(732) 396-1040
56/100
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.7 mi
City
Carteret
Students
487
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
53% Hispanic / Latino · 26% Asian · 12% Black
Free/reduced lunch
82%
Phone
(732) 541-8960
55/100
Union County Jdc
7th & Above · Grades 08–11 · 1.9 mi
City
Newark
Students
34
Student body
65% Black · 32% Hispanic / Latino · 3% White
Phone
(908) 523-1590
54/100
Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.2 mi
City
Carteret
Students
723
Student body
48% Hispanic / Latino · 23% Black · 16% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(732) 541-8960
53/100
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1.1 mi
City
Port Reading
Students
373
Student body
47% Hispanic / Latino · 30% White · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
37%
Phone
(732) 602-8409

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/08/2026Listed for sale$489,900

Listed by JUDITH DUFFY · RE/MAX SELECT

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