| Primary address | 159 Emerson Street, Carteret |
| Zip code | 07008 |
| County | Middlesex |
| Municipality | Carteret Borough |
| Block | 6408 |
| Lot | 5 |
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| Sale date | 10/28/1981 |
| Sale price | $50,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $10,150 |
| Building sqft | 2,084 |
| Building class | Residential (2) |
| Acreage | 0.117 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Units | 3 |
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159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,084 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $647,300, the tax amount paid for 159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 is $10,149.
When was 159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 last sold and what was the last sale price?159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008 was last sold in 10/28/1981 for $50,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/1981 | $50,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Emerson Street, Carteret, NJ 07008. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025 |
| Property tax | $10,150 |
| Market value | $647,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Emerson Street, 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 | $647,300 | $647,300 | 1.568 | $10,150 | +4.73% |
| 2024 | $304,000 | $304,000 | 3.188 | $9,692 | +2.64% |
| 2023 | $304,000 | $304,000 | 3.106 | $9,442 | +2.85% |
| 2022 | $304,000 | $304,000 | 3.02 | $9,181 | +1.07% |
| 2021 | $304,000 | $304,000 | 2.988 | $9,084 | +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 159 Emerson Street, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Holy Family Elementary School | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Gateway School | NR | Private | 40 | 0.31 | |
| Nathan Hale School | 2 | Public | PK, K-4 | 438 | 0.38 |
| Nathan Hale School | 2 | Public | PK, K-4 | 438 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret Junior High School | 5 | Public | 7-8 | 607 | 0.31 |
| Gateway School | NR | Private | 40 | 0.31 | |
| St Joseph Elementary School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 141 | 0.97 |
| RICHMOND PREP CHARTER SCHOOL | 4 | Charter | 6 | 219 | 2.67 |
| Is 75 Frank D Paulo | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 1,452 | 2.74 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway School | NR | Private | 40 | 0.31 | |
| Carteret High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,089 | 0.32 |
| Lois And Richard Nicotra Early Colle | 3 | Charter | 8-12 | 286 | 2.75 |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 858 | 2.84 |
| New Ventures Charter School | 2 | Charter | 10-12 | 155 | 2.84 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Emerson Street, Carteret.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,224 | 12/15/2014 | $1 |
| 151 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,489 | 11/18/2024 | $247,400 |
| 146 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,478 | 09/03/2024 | $1 |
| 152 Emerson St, Carteret | 3,262 | 11/02/2020 | $520,000 |
| 154 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,312 | 08/02/2005 | $379,000 |
| 145 Lowell St, Carteret | 2,926 | 09/21/2015 | $410,000 |
| 142 Longfellow St, Carteret | 2,514 | 07/16/2013 | $230,000 |
| 155-157 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,912 | 03/20/2000 | $225,000 |
| 136 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,452 | 06/24/2022 | $470,000 |
| 135 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,772 | 04/15/2015 | $260,000 |
| 132 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,740 | 12/29/2025 | $50,000 |
| 137 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,443 | 01/15/2015 | $165,000 |
| 156 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,536 | 01/27/2021 | $126,000 |
| 215 Pershing Ave, Carteret | 3,652 | 01/27/2021 | $190,000 |
| 138 Lowell St, Carteret | 1,887 | 10/30/2000 | $1 |
| 133 Lowell St, Carteret | 2,030 | 07/31/1990 | $138,000 |
| 149 Emerson St, Carteret | 2,731 | 07/28/2017 | $240,000 |
| 217 Pershing Ave, Carteret | 9,414 | 11/27/2006 | $595,000 |
| 138 Longfellow St, Carteret | 968 | 11/14/2003 | $1 |
| 160 Emerson St, Carteret | 1,960 | 03/13/2007 | $1 |