For sale

Price cut: $30K (8/6)

$550,000

117 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

3beds

1,522sqft

$3,642/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1997

5,227 Square Feet Lot

$548,900 Zestimate^®

$361/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

High ceilingsUpdated bathroomAdorable backyard retreatWalk-in closetSpacious primary suiteFenced-in yardOpen airy feel

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in a private neighborhood in the heart of Toms River! Featuring high ceilings and an open, airy feel. This home offers a newer large bright eat-in kitchen. Spacious primary suite with an updated bathroom and walk-in closet. Enjoy the 2-car garage. The roof is only 1 year old! Relax year-round in the sunroom overlooking the fenced-in yard and adorable backyard retreat. Just minutes from downtown Toms River's restaurants, shops, waterfront attractions, and popular seasonal festivals. A wonderful combination of comfort, updates, and location! Home is located near the Garden State Parkway and Public Transportation

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Wood, Other
Basement: Finished
Attic: Pull Down Stairs

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,522
Total interior livable area: 1,522 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Oversized
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Features: Oversized

Details

Parcel number: 080053700000002502
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1997

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Toms River

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Toms River

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $361/sqft
Tax assessed value: $427,900
Annual tax amount: $8,361
Date on market: 6/17/2026
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Stove, Gas Cooking
Exclusions: Personal items

Estimated market value

$548,900

$521,000 - $576,000

$3,287/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/6/2026	Price change	$550,000-5.2%$361/sqft
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7/11/2026	Price change	$579,999-3.3%$381/sqft
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6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$599,999+88.1%$394/sqft
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8/18/2019	Listing removed	$319,000$210/sqft
Source: Jack Green Realty #21906615 Report a problem
3/23/2019	Price change	$319,000-1.8%$210/sqft
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2/18/2019	Listed for sale	$324,900+13.2%$213/sqft
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1/19/2010	Sold	$287,000-1%$189/sqft
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11/13/2009	Price change	$289,900-6.5%$190/sqft
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10/5/2009	Price change	$309,900-4.4%$204/sqft
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9/27/2009	Price change	$324,000-4.7%$213/sqft
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8/1/2009	Listed for sale	$339,900$223/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2023	$7,142 +23.7%	$427,900 +3.5%
2022	$5,774	$413,400
2021	$5,774 +5%	$413,400 +79.3%
2020	$5,500 +1.4%	$230,500
2019	$5,426 +0.9%	$230,500
2018	$5,380 +2.7%	$230,500
2017	$5,239 +3.9%	$230,500
2016	$5,041 +5%	$230,500
2015	$4,799 +3%	$230,500
2014	$4,661 -0.5%	$230,500
2013	$4,686 +6%	$230,500 -22.2%
2012	$4,422 +5.9%	$296,400
2011	$4,176 +10.9%	$296,400
2010	$3,767 +111.6%	$296,400
2009	$1,781 +5%	$296,400 +124.2%
2008	$1,696 +1.1%	$132,200
2007	$1,677 +11.4%	$132,200
2006	$1,506	$132,200
2004	--	$132,200