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For sale by owner
  • $625,000

    218 Ocean Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732

    3beds
    1,832sqft
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    $4,367/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1940
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $341/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Idyllic garden gatePath through english gardensWall to wall carpetGutter helmet installationIvy-covered dining patioUnderground sprinkler system
    Island Heights provides a unique coastal hamlet steeped in history. Home to four marinas. An artists’ haven, including The John Peto Museum, Ocean County Artists Guild, and Island Heights Cultural & Heritage Association. There is a half-mile riverfront boardwalk, and the bonus of a bay-front beach. This unique cottage has an idyllic garden gate leading to a path through English gardens with an ivy-covered dining patio. There is a welcoming side entrance to the kitchen. Interior Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Bathrooms Kitchen (12 x 22) Side door foyer (4 x 6) 2nd floor staircase with operable skylight Dining Room (12 x 12) Living Room (15 x 22) Gas Fireplace, Bay/Bow Window, Skylight, Wall To Wall Carpet 1st floor primary suite (13 x 15.6) with gas fireplace, full bathroom with stack washer/dryer 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms #1 (20 x 12) with full bath, Murphy Bed, built-ins, 2 closets #2 (14 x 9.5) with adjoining Sitting Room (12 x 13.6) Building and Construction Levels: 2 - Style: 1940’s Cape Cod. Crawl Space Exterior and Lot Features Underground Sprinkler System Gutter Helmet Installation Clean Energy Solar Panels (owned) Installed 04/2011, redone 2023 when new roof installed Double Wide Driveway, Off Street & On Street Real EstateTaxes: $6404 (2025)   Elementary School to Grade 6 Library Post Office Parks, tennis & pickleball courts Town sponsored recreation activities
    What the owner loves about this home
    Island Heights is a much sought after year-round community. The New York Times described Island Heights as "A Magical Place", and it is! This home has been lovingly restored and updated by the previous owners. The English gardens are lush with an underground sprinkler system. Solar panels (owned) and the convenience of having an electric vehicle charger add to its appeal. The ocean beaches are a quick trip (6 miles) away. It's like having the best of both. It's the perfect spot for lovers of the sea - a riverfront town with quick access to the ocean!
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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Gas
      Cooling
      • Solar
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Brick
      Lot
      • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1100055000000003

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Island Heights

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $341/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $286,700
      • Annual tax amount: $5,809
      • Date on market: 9/27/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,067/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/27/2026Listed for sale$625,000+410.2%$341/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/18/1996Sold$122,500$67/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$5,809 +0.7%$286,700
        2022$5,766 $286,700
        2021$5,766 +6.3%$286,700
        2020$5,422 +8.5%$286,700
        2019$4,998 +3.3%$286,700 +9.3%
        2018$4,838 -0.7%$262,200
        2017$4,872 +3%$262,200
        2016$4,730 +1.6%$262,200
        2015$4,654 +2.7%$262,200
        2014$4,531 +0.6%$262,200
        2013$4,505 +2.3%$262,200
        2012$4,405 +2.8%$262,200
        2011$4,284 +2.4%$262,200
        2010$4,182 +5%$262,200
        2009$3,983 +3.8%$262,200
        2008$3,839 +1.4%$262,200
        2007$3,786 +14.4%$262,200
        2006$3,310 $262,200 +181.3%
        2004-- $93,200
        2003-- $93,200
        2002-- $93,200
        2001-- $93,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 08732

        Getting around

        17 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        29 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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