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Last sold for $310,000 on Mar 17, 2014

153 HIGH ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
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Baths
2,872 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Mar 17, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,860 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$692,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$246,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$446,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$692,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Store, Retail Outlet
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Columbus Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Carteret High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Carteret Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 0.7 mi

District: Carteret Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07008These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,015 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,462
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,712
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

153 High St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Older than 98% of homes in Carteret 07008

How it measures up in Carteret 07008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carteret 07008.

Living area2,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 153 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,872 ft²97% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²9% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19002% of homes2% of homes

About 153 High St

When did 153 High St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

153 High St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Mar 17, 2014 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 153 High St, Carteret, NJ?

153 High St, Carteret, NJ has 2,872 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 153 High St, Carteret, NJ built?

153 High St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 153 High St, Carteret, NJ?

153 High St, Carteret, NJ is assigned to Columbus Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Carteret High School (high), rated C; Carteret Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Carteret Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 153 High St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is bigger than 97% of them (2,872 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1900 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 153 High St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 153 High St, Carteret, NJ was $10,860. The county assessed it at $692,600.

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