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$629,112$307 / 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 95How 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 $320,000 on Oct 18, 2017

98 HICKORY ST

CARTERET, NJ 07008
0
Baths
2,050 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.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$629K
$597K low$661K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Oct 18, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,534 (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.$560,200 (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.$237,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$560,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Carteret Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Carteret High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Columbus Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 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

98 Hickory 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 more than 76% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Carteret 07008
  • Older than 71% 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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$395K$860K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$629,112
CheaperTypical $563,767Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$307
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 98 Hickory St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarteret 07008Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,11276% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30718% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,050 ft²82% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac22% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195351% of homes29% of homes

About 98 Hickory St

How much is 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ is $629,112 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $596,798 to $661,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ last sell?

98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ last sold on Oct 18, 2017 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ?

98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ has 2,050 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ built?

98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ?

98 Hickory 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 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ compare to other homes in Carteret 07008?

Among the 5,144 homes in Carteret 07008, it is worth more than 76% of them ($629,112 against a typical $563,767), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($307 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,050 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1953 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 60% 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 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Hickory St, Carteret, NJ was $8,534. The county assessed it at $560,200.

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