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$425,000

86 Bernard St Carteret, NJ 07008

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,200 sqft
0.1 acres
$354 / sqft
House

Property details

About 86 Bernard St

Charming 3 Bed 1 Bath Cape in Carteret is waiting for you! Pack your bags, move right in and add your personal touches. Enter to find a light & bright Living Rm with crown molding. The Eat in Kitchen offers Corian counters, decorative chair rail molding & wainscoting, & ample cabinetry for storing all of your kitchen needs. Down the hall, the main full bath with tub shower + 2 generous Bedrooms. Upstairs, 1 more sizable Bedroom with wall to wall carpet. Newly renovated full finished basement is a bonus including a Rec Rm, laundry area, and 1/2 Bath with new sink/toilet plumbing. Relax outdoors in the plush yard complete with patio and updated privacy fence. 2 Car detached Garage and Driveway offers ample parking space. This home also features a new roof with transferrable warranty to new owner. Close to shopping, dining, schools, & parks + public transportation and major rds for easy commuting.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size1,200 sqft
Lot size0.1148 Acres
Year built1947
Parking1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Driveway
MLS #2515665R
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Interior: 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Bath Full, 1 Bedroom, None
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Garage, Detached, Driveway
  • Exterior: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Yard
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $425,000
  • Price/SqFt: $354
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,991
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,200 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1148 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2515665R
  • MLS Name: CJMLS API
  • Office Name: RE/MAX 1st ADVANTAGE

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 23, 2018
Home Sold
$226,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$225,100$6,991
2022$225,100$6,798
2021$225,100$6,725
2020$225,100$6,287
2019$225,100$6,138

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

83 Post Blvd

5

Cleveland Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.3 mi

486 E Milton Ave

2

Nathan Hale Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.4 mi

678 Roosevelt Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,752. The most common annual income of people living in Carteret, NJ is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • SoccerSoccer
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • WingstopWingstop
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • NissanNissan
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 86 Bernard St

The listing price of 86 Bernard St property is $425,000.

The property 86 Bernard St is a house located in Carteret, New Jersey, 07008.

Accepting Backup Offers: 86 Bernard St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 86 Bernard St are: Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cleveland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nathan Hale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carteret Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Avenel Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Soehl Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carteret High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Rahway High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Woodbridge High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,991 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 23, 2018 for $226,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 86 Bernard St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 86 Bernard St is 1,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 86 Bernard St is 1947.

This home is located at 86 Bernard St in Carteret, NJ and zip code 07008. This 1,200 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Carteret, NJ there were more than 5 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Carteret, NJ remained the same between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $500,000 and the average listing age was 56 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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