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
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/11)
$579,999
117 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
3beds
1,522sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$576,400 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsUpdated bathroomAdorable backyard retreatWalk-in closetSpacious primary suiteFenced-in yardOpen airy feel
- 29 days |
- 1,629 |
- 88 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexandria Piccinich 732-832-6762,
Imperial Realty Properties,
Laura Piccinich 732-241-3165,
Imperial Realty Properties
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22618303
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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: $381/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
$576,400
$548,000 - $605,000
$3,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Neighborhood: 08753
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Walnut Street Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Toms River Intermediate SouthGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Toms River High - South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walnut Street
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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