Google street view image for 88 Locust St, Carteret, NJ 07008

Off market oct 1996 for $75K

$421,611

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $537/mo

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88 Locust St, Carteret, NJ 07008

About this home

88 Locust St is a 1,216 square foot house on a 2,500 square foot lot. - it last sold on October 17, 1996 for $75,000. Based on Redfin's Carteret data, we estimate the home's value is $421,611.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

2,500 sq ftLot Size

$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$421,611

$347K since sold in October 1996$6,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($438K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$440,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,192 sq ft
292 Pershing Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$520,000
B
4 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
18 John St, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD AUG 1, 2026
$375,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,064 sq ft
172 Roosevelt Ave Unit B, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$510,000
D
3 beds2 baths972 sq ft
21 Spruce St, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$445,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
39 Leick Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$340,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
48 Locust St, Carteret, NJ 07008

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Market trends in 07008, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

101.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$556K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 3PM
$579,900
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8 Oakwood Pl, Carteret, NJ 07008
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Sale history for 88 Locust St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,646 (+9.5%)

$246,300 + $129,700

$376,000

2024

$5,157 (+2.8%)

$246,300 + $129,700

$376,000

2023

$5,018 (+3.0%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2022

$4,872 (+1.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2021

$4,818 (+4.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2020

$4,628 (−2.3%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2019

$4,737 (+8.3%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2018

$4,375 (+3.9%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2017

$4,210 (−15.7%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2016

$4,993 (+8.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2014

$4,617 (+1.4%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2013

$4,551 (−21.8%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2011

$5,820 (+8.6%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2010

$5,359 (−4.8%)

$29,400 + $79,600

$109,000

2009

$5,629

$29,400 + $79,600

$109,000

Tax history for 88 Locust St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,646 (+9.5%)

$246,300 + $129,700

$376,000

2024

$5,157 (+2.8%)

$246,300 + $129,700

$376,000

2023

$5,018 (+3.0%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2022

$4,872 (+1.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2021

$4,818 (+4.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2020

$4,628 (−2.3%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2019

$4,737 (+8.3%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2018

$4,375 (+3.9%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2017

$4,210 (−15.7%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2016

$4,993 (+8.1%)

$52,500 + $117,100

$169,600

2014

$4,617 (+1.4%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2013

$4,551 (−21.8%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2011

$5,820 (+8.6%)

$52,500 + $102,200

$154,700

2010

$5,359 (−4.8%)

$29,400 + $79,600

$109,000

2009

$5,629

$29,400 + $79,600

$109,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-25

One- and Two-Family Residential District

To protect residential areas against fire, explosion, noxious fumes, offensive noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare and other objectionable influences.; To protect residential areas against the invasion of abnormal vehicular traffic and to provide space for off-street parking.; To protect residential areas against congestion by regulating the bulk of buildings in relation to the land around them and to provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for residential development to meet the needs of probable expansion in population.; To protect those quasi-residential uses which require a residential environment and which provide essential health and welfare services for the residents.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school

Property details

Exterior

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,216

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,500
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 402
Municipality Name: CARTERET BORO
Acres: 0.0574
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 25
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CARTERET BORO

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,216
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 0100402 00005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Nathan Hale School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Carteret High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Carteret, NJ • 07008

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$401,000 – $485,000

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Home values near 88 Locust St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Locust St Apartment A, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$419,513
84 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
94 Locust St, Carteret, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$531,629
68 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$730,552
80 Romanowski St, Carteret, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$566,154
39 Irving St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$448,430
45 Irving St, Carteret, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$529,033

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2584 Sq. Ft.	$648,298
90 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	—
66 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$634,785
59 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$548,544
82 Romanowski St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$687,713
43 Irving St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1027 Sq. Ft.	$472,740
78 Romanowski St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$613,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Locust St Apartment A, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$414,225
92 Locust St, Carteret, NJ 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$478,974
70 Locust St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$645,590
37 Irving St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$467,168
41 Irving St Apartment B, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$493,287
41 Irving St Apartment A, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$432,746
76 Romanowski St, Carteret, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$683,730

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