| Primary address | 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret |
| Zip code | 07008 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Carteret Borough |
| Block | 3611 |
| Lot | 8 |
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| Sale date | 10/23/2018 |
| Sale price | $314,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,569 |
| Building sqft | 1,497 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.115 |
| Year built | 1963 |
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5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 was built in 1963 and has a total of 1,497 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $546,500, the tax amount paid for 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 is $8,569.
When was 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 last sold and what was the last sale price?5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 was last sold in 10/23/2018 for $314,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2018 | $314,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $8,569 |
| Market value | $546,500 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $546,500 | $546,500 | 1.568 | $8,569 | +11.72% |
| 2024 | $240,600 | $240,600 | 3.188 | $7,670 | +2.64% |
| 2023 | $240,600 | $240,600 | 3.106 | $7,473 | +2.85% |
| 2022 | $240,600 | $240,600 | 3.02 | $7,266 | +1.07% |
| 2021 | $240,600 | $240,600 | 2.988 | $7,189 | +3.89% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Geohazard zones map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Middle School | 4 | Public | 5-6 | 553 | 0.20 |
| St Joseph Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 141 | 0.52 |
| St Joseph Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 141 | 0.52 |
| Nathan Hale School | 2 | Public | PK, K-4 | 438 | 0.66 |
| Nathan Hale School | 2 | Public | PK, K-4 | 438 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Junior High School | 5 | Public | 7-8 | 607 | 0.48 |
| St Joseph Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 141 | 0.52 |
| Gateway School | NR | Private | 40 | 0.94 | |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 2.08 | |
| Avenel Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 587 | 2.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,089 | 0.46 |
| Gateway School | NR | Private | 40 | 0.94 | |
| Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center | NR | Public | 0 | 2.08 | |
| Woodbridge High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,558 | 2.85 |
| Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle | 3 | Charter | 8-12 | 286 | 3.18 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5 Polk Avenue, Carteret.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tyler Ave, Carteret | 1,788 | 10/29/2015 | $279,900 |
| 151 E Cherry St, Carteret | 2,184 | 03/27/2015 | $1 |
| 155 A E Cherry St, Carteret | 2,464 | 08/12/2011 | $1 |
| 9 Polk Ave, Carteret | 1,584 | 07/03/2001 | $179,900 |
| 365 Carteret Ave, Carteret | 2,639 | 12/16/2020 | $500,000 |
| 323 Carteret Ave, Carteret | 2,073 | 10/31/2008 | $1 |
| 118 Coolidge Ave, Carteret | 1,592 | 01/10/2018 | $310,000 |
| 153 E Cherry St, Carteret | 2,196 | 08/03/2023 | $675,000 |
| 156 Tyler Ave, Carteret | 1,120 | 06/13/2016 | $165,000 |
| 148 Tyler Ave, Carteret | 1,548 | 06/09/2005 | $1 |
| 321 Carteret Ave, Carteret | 1,694 | 03/01/2017 | $280,000 |
| 353 Carteret Ave, Carteret | 1,638 | 07/26/2007 | $350,000 |
| 7 Polk Ave, Carteret | 1,476 | ||
| 1 Fillmore Ave, Carteret | 2,032 | 04/18/2017 | $10 |
| 160 Tyler Ave, Carteret | 1,576 | 01/19/2000 | $88,500 |
| 152 Tyler Ave, Carteret | 1,120 | 08/08/2016 | $265,000 |
| 319 Carteret Ave, Carteret | 3,220 | 05/23/2007 | $431,000 |
| 11 Polk Ave, Carteret | 1,584 | 03/06/2018 | $245,000 |
| 186 E Elm St, Carteret | 3,034 | 05/04/2020 | $166,500 |
| 116 Coolidge Ave, Carteret | 1,056 | 05/21/2002 | $212,000 |