Charming Victorian Home Built in 1898 - Handyman Special. Step back in time with this stunning Victorian home, featuring 5 bedrooms, a dedicated office space, and over 3,075 sq ft of living area. The inviting rocking chair front porch sets the tone for this home's charm. Inside, you'll find a beautiful banister, large rooms with plenty of storage, and a cozy gas stove. Additional features include a walk-up attic, a traditional Yankee basement, and modern updates such as 2-zone central air, 2-zone heating, and 1 mini-split for added comfort. Located close to the lakes and outside of any flood zones, this property is ideal for cash buyers looking for a prime investment or renovation opportunity. Don't miss out on the potential to bring this historic gem back to life!
Sold for $440,000
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$440,000
131 Caldwell Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
5beds
3,074sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
-- sqft lot
$487,000 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$4,239 Estimated rent
Home value
$487,000
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Cozy gas stoveTraditional yankee basementRocking chair front porchBeautiful banister
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Listed by:
Sandy Bator 609-290-3470,
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay - Toms River
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJOC2029728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,074
- Total interior livable area: 3,074 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,074
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 0.00
- Features: Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 130027500006
- Zoning: R75
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forked River
- Municipality: LACEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $294,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,971
- Date on market: 10/23/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Inclusions: Contents Of Home
- Exclusions: Personal Items
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Sold | $440,000+3.5%$143/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJOC2029728 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Pending sale | $425,000$138/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #22430660 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+96.2%$138/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #22430660 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2018 | Sold | $216,570-3.7%$70/sqft |
Source: MoreMLS #21746546 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $225,000+23.4%$73/sqft |
Source: Williamson Realtors #21746546 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2017 | Listing removed | $182,350-31.4%$59/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $265,695-5.1%$86/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2017 | Listing removed | $279,999$91/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay Forked River #21605342 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2016 | Price change | $279,999-1.8%$91/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay Forked River #21605342 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2016 | Price change | $284,999-3.4%$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay Forked River #21605342 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $295,000+25.5%$96/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay #21605342 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2010 | Sold | $235,000-6%$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2010 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$81/sqft |
Source: Jersey Realty Group, LLC #21019034 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $259,900-3.7%$85/sqft |
Source: C21/ Lawrence Realty #21009864 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2009 | Listing removed | $269,900$88/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Lawrence Realty #20938221 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2009 | Listed for sale | $269,900+54.2%$88/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Lawrence Realty #20938221 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2009 | Sold | $175,000-58.3%$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2006 | Sold | $420,000$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,660 +1.7% | $294,300 |
| 2022 | $6,548 | $294,300 |
| 2021 | $6,548 +5.2% | $294,300 |
| 2020 | $6,227 +4.1% | $294,300 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $5,982 +2.3% | $286,100 |
| 2018 | $5,845 +0.4% | $286,100 |
| 2017 | $5,822 +4.7% | $286,100 |
| 2016 | $5,562 -1.7% | $286,100 |
| 2015 | $5,661 +4.4% | $286,100 -13.1% |
| 2014 | $5,420 +7.9% | $329,100 |
| 2013 | $5,022 +4% | $329,100 |
| 2012 | $4,831 +2.4% | $329,100 |
| 2011 | $4,719 +1.6% | $329,100 |
| 2010 | $4,647 +4.9% | $329,100 |
| 2009 | $4,428 -0.7% | $329,100 +144.7% |
| 2008 | $4,459 | $134,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2006 | $4,003 | $134,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $134,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $134,500 +63.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $82,200 |
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Neighborhood: 08731
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