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$565,047$287 / 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 91How 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 $179,000 on Jan 8, 2002

81 WILLOW ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
0
Baths
1,970 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.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$565K
$513K low$617K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,000 · Jan 8, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,523 (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.$479,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$322,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$479,800

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

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

M
Carteret Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Carteret High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Columbus Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 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

81 Willow 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Carteret 07008

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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This home is worth more than 50% 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$565,047
CheaperTypical $563,973Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 81 Willow St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$565,04750% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28710% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,970 ft²79% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195867% of homes39% of homes

About 81 Willow St

How much is 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ is $565,047 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $513,043 to $617,051. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Jan 8, 2002 for $179,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ?

81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ has 1,970 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ built?

81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

What schools serve 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ?

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

How does 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is worth more than 50% of them ($565,047 against a typical $563,973), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($287 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,970 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 67% of them (1958 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 46% 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 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Willow St, Carteret, NJ was $7,523. The county assessed it at $479,800.

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