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278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 - Property report

Also known as: 278 E Chestnut St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1955

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$140,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 East Chestnut Street
ZIP code
07008
County
Middlesex
Block
3605
Lot
10
Municipality
1201
Parcel ID
3605-10

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/28/1995
Sale price
$140,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$8,539
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,600
Year built
1955
Lot
Acreage
0.115
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
28 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
27 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
42 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/1995 $140,000

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/28/1995 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$8,539
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$544,600
Land value
$350,000
Building value
$194,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $544,600 $544,600 1.568 $8,539 +2.59%
2024 $261,100 $261,100 3.188 $8,324 +2.64%
2023 $261,100 $261,100 3.106 $8,110 +2.85%
2022 $261,100 $261,100 3.02 $7,885 +1.07%
2021 $261,100 $261,100 2.988 $7,802 +3.89%
2020 $261,100 $261,100 2.876 $7,509 +2.97%
2019 $261,100 $261,100 2.793 $7,293 +2.42%
2018 $261,100 $261,100 2.727 $7,120 +3.69%
2017 $261,100 $261,100 2.63 $6,867 +2.28%
2016 $212,000 $212,000 3.167 $6,714 +1.47%
Permits

Permit information for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carteret Middle School 4 Public 5-6 553 0.33
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.62
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.62
Port Reading Elementary School 3 Public K-5 361 0.83
Nathan Hale School 2 Public PK, K-4 438 0.85
Nathan Hale School 2 Public PK, K-4 438 0.85
Holy Family Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.94
Holy Family Elementary School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.94
Pvt. Nicholas Minue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-4 508 1.06
Pvt. Nicholas Minue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-4 508 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 141 0.62
Carteret Junior High School 5 Public 7-8 607 0.64
Gateway School NR Private 40 1.08
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.90
Avenel Middle School 3 Public 6-8 587 2.49
Woodbridge Middle School 2 Public 6-8 517 2.75
St James School-Woodbridge NR Private PK, K-8 304 3.10
RICHMOND PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 4 Charter 6 219 3.28
Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle 3 Charter 8-12 286 3.37
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 858 3.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Carteret High School 2 Public 9-12 1,089 0.62
Gateway School NR Private 40 1.08
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center NR Public 0 1.90
Woodbridge High School 2 Public 9-12 1,558 2.67
Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle 3 Charter 8-12 286 3.37
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 858 3.45
New Ventures Charter School 2 Charter 10-12 155 3.45
Rahway High School 2 Public 9-12 1,204 3.48
John F Kennedy Memorial High School 4 Public 9-12 1,371 3.52
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School 10 Public 8-12 286 3.62

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Neighbors for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ

128 Jackson Ave, Carteret 247 E Elm St, Carteret 249 E Elm St, Carteret 245 E Cherry St, Carteret 15 Van Buren Ave, Carteret 21 Van Buren Ave, Carteret 249 E Cherry St, Carteret 274 E Chestnut St, Carteret 384 Carteret Ave, Carteret 247 E Cherry St, Carteret 124 Jackson Ave, Carteret 243 E Elm St, Carteret 17 Van Buren Ave, Carteret 383 Carteret Ave, Carteret 243 E Cherry St, Carteret 130 Jackson Ave, Carteret 24 Van Buren Ave, Carteret 276 E Chestnut St, Carteret 386 Carteret Ave, Carteret 380 Carteret Ave, Carteret

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ

07001, Middlesex County, NJ 07064, Middlesex County, NJ 07067, Middlesex County, NJ 07077, Middlesex County, NJ 07095, Middlesex County, NJ 07202, Union County, NJ 07203, Union County, NJ 07204, Union County, NJ 07206, Union County, NJ 08830, Middlesex County, NJ 08861, Middlesex County, NJ 10303, New York City, NY 10307, New York City, NY 10308, New York City, NY 10309, New York City, NY 10311, New York City, NY 10312, New York City, NY 10314, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008?

The development at 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008?

278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 has a total of 1,600 square feet.

When was 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 was last sold on 04/28/1995 for $140,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008?

278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 is currently assessed at $544,600.

What are the property taxes for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008?

The property taxes for 278 East Chestnut Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 total $8,539.

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