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
For sale by owner
$625,000
218 Ocean Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732
3beds
1,832sqft
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
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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Listed by:
Property Owner (917) 566-9886
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+410.2%$341/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/1996 | Sold | $122,500$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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