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$505,952$356 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $269,000 on Apr 10, 2018

5 PASSAIC ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
0
Baths
1,420 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.
2,701 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$506K
$485K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,000 · Apr 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,929 (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.$505,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$244,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$505,700

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.0.06
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 SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Carteret Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.0 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

5 Passaic 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 78% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Older than 91% 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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$391K$859K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$505,952
CheaperTypical $563,773Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$356
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,701 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5 Passaic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$505,95222% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35647% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,420 ft²33% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,701 ft²10% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192015% of homes9% of homes

About 5 Passaic St

How much is 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ is $505,952 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $484,897 to $527,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Apr 10, 2018 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ?

5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ has 1,420 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ built?

5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ?

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

How does 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is worth more than 22% of them ($505,952 against a typical $563,773), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($356 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,420 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (2,701 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Passaic St, Carteret, NJ was $7,929. The county assessed it at $505,700.

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