243 E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008
SOLD
JUN 12, 2026

243 E Cherry St
Carteret, NJ 07008

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,256 sqft

$580,000

Last Sold: Jun 12, 2026
10% over list $525K
$462/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,897/mo*
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$580,000

Last Sold: Jun 12, 2026
10% over list $525K
$462/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,897/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,256 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 243 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
1955
Living Area
1,256 sqft
Price/Sqft
$462/sqft
Parking
1 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Beautifully maintained ranch-style home offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with the potential for a 3rd bedroom or denperfect for flexible living. Major big-ticket items have been updated, including a newer roof with warranty, AC approximately 5 years old, and a boiler just over a year old, providing peace of mind for years to come. This home features a fully finished basement complete with a second kitchen and full bathroomideal for multi-generational living, extended guests, or additional living space. Enjoy outdoor living with a private fenced yard, deck, patio, and a attached garage. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and public transportation, and just moments from Carteret Ave, making commuting and daily errands a breeze. A fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking comfort, updates, and versatility in a prime location!
243 E Cherry St, Carteret, NJ 07008 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,256 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $580,000 on Jun 12, 2026 (10% above the $524,999 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $565,400, with a rent estimate of $3,372/month.

Home Details for 243 E Cherry St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished, Bath Full, Den, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Kitchen, Laundry FacilitiesNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1256 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range/Oven, Gas Range/Oven, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Gas: Natural Gas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Ceramic Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fencing/WallExterior: Barbecue, Deck, Patio, Fencing/Wall
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: 2 Car Width, Garage, Attached, Built-In Garage, Detached, Driveway
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0103603000000004

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $524,999Price Per Sqft: $462/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Carteret

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1256 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Frequency (second): Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000.688 sqft

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 2610938R
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by PUNEETPAL SINGH
HALO REALTY, (908) 800-2446
Source: All Jersey MLS, MLS#2610938R

Price History for 243 E Cherry St

DatePriceEventSource
06/12/2026$580,000Sold
All Jersey MLS #2610938R
03/31/2026$524,999ContingentAll Jersey MLS #2610938R
03/21/2026$524,999Listed For SaleAll Jersey MLS #2610938R
04/27/2010$285,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/23/2010$285,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/08/1994$127,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Carteret

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$17,081
Assessment$535,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 243 E Cherry St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15B Fillmore Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$566,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,227
10 Van Buren Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.15
Single-Family Home
$548,000
12/12/25
3
1.5
1,440
85 Whitman St, Carteret, NJ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$512,325
01/30/26
3
1.5
1,344
63 Tennyson St, Carteret, NJ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$530,000
04/17/26
3
1.5
1,586
140 Whitman St, Carteret, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$505,000
01/30/26
3
1.5
1,734
116 Whitman St, Carteret, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$510,000
09/05/25
4
2
1,680
4 Monroe Ave, Carteret, NJ
0.21
Single-Family Home
$500,000
01/14/26
4
2
1,944

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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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    "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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