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$510,990$345 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $260,000 on Jul 18, 2017

161 HIGH ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
0
Baths
1,483 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$511K
$490K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Jul 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,612 (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.$421,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$277,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

161 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Older than 75% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Carteret 07008

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$381K$872K

This home is worth more than 26% 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.

Estimated value$510,990
CheaperTypical $564,055Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$345
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 161 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$510,99026% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34539% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,483 ft²37% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195137% of homes25% of homes

About 161 High St

How much is 161 High St, Carteret, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 High St, Carteret, NJ is $510,990 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $489,503 to $532,477. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 High St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

161 High St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Jul 18, 2017 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 High St, Carteret, NJ?

161 High St, Carteret, NJ has 1,483 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 161 High St, Carteret, NJ built?

161 High St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 High St, Carteret, NJ?

161 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 161 High St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is worth more than 26% of them ($510,990 against a typical $564,055), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($345 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,483 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1951 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 161 High St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 High St, Carteret, NJ was $6,612. The county assessed it at $421,700.

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