126 E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008
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OFF MARKET

126 E Cherry St
Carteret, NJ 07008

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,008 sqft

$493,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,357/mo*
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$493,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,357/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 126 E Cherry St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1957
Living Area
1,008 sqft
Price/Sqft
$489

About this House

Wonderful location. Low taxes and close to NYC bus line. Convenient to parks and shopping areas. This home features 3 bedrooms, one full bath, separate dinning room and living room. Large basement with a lot of potential. Above ground pool located in the back yard.
126 E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $275,000 on Oct 26, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $493,400, with a rent estimate of $2,957/month.

Home Details for 126 E Cherry St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Pantry
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatioPorch

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price History for 126 E Cherry St

DatePriceEventSource
10/26/2020$275,000Sold
N/A
08/08/2020$312,000PendingAgent Provided
07/25/2020$312,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Carteret

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,188
Assessment$476,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 126 E Cherry St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
45 Oak St, Carteret, NJ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$440,000
11/10/25
3
1
1,228
15 Fillmore Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$312,000
11/18/25
3
2
1,200
6 Elmwood Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/08/26
4
1
1,228
15B Fillmore Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.11
Single-Family Home
$566,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,227
112 Hagaman St, Carteret, NJ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$380,000
10/29/25
2
1
1,164
85 Whitman St, Carteret, NJ
0.18
Single-Family Home
$512,325
01/30/26
3
1.5
1,344
114 Daniel St, Carteret, NJ
0.30
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/22/25
4
1
1,584
22 State St, Carteret, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$520,000
08/11/25
4
2
1,404
86 Leber Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.49
Single-Family Home
$510,000
07/24/26
3
1
1,344
63 Tennyson St, Carteret, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$530,000
04/17/26
3
1.5
1,586

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Carteret

At least 308 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Qy47nq8tsg
    "Use car for commuting. Everything is pretty much far in distance however the bus does pass by most places "
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  • Diamantdouglas
    "Very residential. Nice schools, easy to get around. "
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  • Jeanette Figueroa
    "Events in the park are famous in this small town and it’s appealing to visitors who hope to have a close net connection its a nice town but also a flood zone "
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  • Gersondiaz17
    "I lived here 4 years ago everyone seemed to be calm and quiet community and friendly people too and easy to get along with "
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  • Arielrubenjr
    "The community events are great. Many attractions throughout the year. Carteret, has been growing and developing new infrastructure around town. Quiet town, with a developing commercial dedicated zones"
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  • Nigro316
    "You see people walking their dogs in my neighborhood. There is also a small dog park and a lot of parks in town."
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  • Mohammad Zaib
    "Friendly,peaceful,clean and close to nyc I am in west carteret I feel it is very safe neighborhood. "
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  • Lunercygarcia08
    "I love carteret . It is safe and clean streets . Neighborhood are quite. We have súper market near 🙌🏻"
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  • Rafael.o.tejeda
    "They would love all the options they would have to take their dog, between parks, long streets and other pet owners, it will never be a dull walk "
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  • Eliana T.
    "I’ve lived here for over 30 years. My children went to school here and have truck or treated here safely with no harm. Community events are friendly and very inviting."
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  • Chipmunkali
    "Carteret has access to major highways. Traffic is very minimal, and you’re close to various shopping areas."
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  • Carlapagano4
    "Great access to NYC with NJ Transit bus. Convenient and affordable. Ferry also coming to the town soon. "
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  • Alida B. .
    "Just because things are good don’t mean nothing can happen to your children also very clean area very quiet during the day time and night "
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  • Naziamohammad590
    "It’s quiet and safe no trouble the mayor leaves near our area not many people outside playground near buy"
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  • Cecelia F. F.
    "We have many festivals & family events sponsored by the mayor's office; Latin Festival, Ethnic Day, Charity Carnival, Harvest Festival & Parade, several beautiful parks, a catch & release pond, a beautiful waterfront park & pier with a brand new marina and so much more to enjoy with the community."
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  • Ynesie N.
    "Dog owners are much welcomed in my neighborhood everyone picks up after themselves everyone loves dogs "
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  • Harrysethiusa
    "It’s a safe, Friendly and affordable neighborhood. Easy to commute from NYC and other major cities. "
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  • Daniiannone
    "Nice quiet neighborhood, close to a lovely path and open fields for sport and picnic area . Close to major highways for commute but still quiet and not busy streets so kids can play and you can walk around and feel like you can relax"
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  • Shari L.
    "Easy commute to NYC. I get to my office wishing 45 minutes. I have been commuting to the city for years and never had a problems especially during rush hour, they have extra buses "
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  • Eliana T.
    "There is public transportation. Tho I have a car. There are 2 buses one that runs local towns and another that runs from Perth Amboy Woodbridge Carteret then to New York."
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  • Brittany M.
    "Great place to live everyone knows everyone !! Small town but lives it’s sports ! Go ramblers!!........"
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  • Toussaint L.
    "I drive so my commute is not a problem at all. Just have to learn the backroads because the two main roads have schools on them an that can make the morning commute rough. "
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  • Brittany M.
    "Love this neighborhood I’ve lived here my whole life went through school and still love it . Great place "
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  • Amirnyc001
    "We spend summer times together have a bbq and celebrate halloween nights xmas nights new year nights really a wonderful neighborhood"
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  • Mariakhan110701
    "The hard work together and the people’s protective each other and we have the best mayor who fixes everything in here"
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  • Mariakhan110701
    "We look out for each other the mayor improved the state doing good things for the people we agree we have the best mayor in all unite states "
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  • Arshad11210
    "yes always people are nice walking around say hello hi it's nice boro with Nice big cartret park big and nice clean park and play ground. "
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  • Suj
    "it's a very safe locality. shops at walkable distance. lovely parks.. people are quiet. very close to nyc. "
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  • Damily827
    "The mayor brings the fair to town every year it brings the whole neighborhood together, and also food from all cultures spanish, Americans, Indian "
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  • Jose M. Rizo
    "School needs improvement but overall are okay. Shops are nearby and easy to get around, traffic on pick hours are basically in main roads and is not that bad."
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  • Wysteriagreen
    "Too many cars now racing down the streets. Too much traffic for a little town. Mayor is aweful! Schools are terrible"
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  • Norma M.
    "Town is very family friendly and host a lot of events for those who live in town, such as Ethnic Day, Summer festivals and movies in the park"
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  • Wmslawinski
    "There is plenty of parks to walk around your pets.. Carteret Ave is a wide street where people walk pets, walk, jog and bike ride. It is over a mile long and many people can be seen enjoying it. "
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  • Asif S.
    "Good schools , great community nice parks and a good environment for little ones to raise. I really enjoy going to parks and playing with my kids and also it has a huge fitness facility. I regularly go there to exercise."
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  • Khalilah e.
    "I like the fact that there are other friendly dogs, to me it is the major bonus in this neighborhood. the buses are decent and I like the schools out here. "
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  • Iris
    "We have a few festivals such as 4th of July, Latin festival, Christmas tree lighting, ethnic festival. During the summer there are concerts by the waterfront. Our mayor is a great guy who attends all the festivals. Our mayor has done and continues to do a lot of improvements to our little town. "
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  • Archjones77
    "90% of dog owners curb their dogs. Dog owners walk their dogs on leashes which helps keep dog bite incidents at a low "
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  • Guzelikay
    "Don’t really know. I am not raising my children in this neighborhood. I just moved here a year ago. My children are over 21 and living apart. "
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