For sale

$749,888

242 Bay Stream Drive, Toms River, NJ 08753

3beds

1,800sqft

$5,002/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1968

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$738,100 Zestimate^®

$417/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Waterfront gemPrivate outdoor showerTrue outdoor livingOutside kitchenUnmatched water viewsSpacious deck

Waterfront Opportunity -- Minutes to the OPEN BAY! 3 Bed • 1 Bath • LR • DR • Den • Outdoor Shower • Deck • Outside Kitchen • Panoramic Views Bring your vision and transform this rare waterfront gem into the ultimate shore escape. Located just minutes from the open bay, this home offers unmatched water views, a spacious deck, and true outdoor living with an outside kitchen and private outdoor shower. The home needs TLC, but the location and lifestyle potential are unbeatable.

36 days

1,464

30

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Multi Units

Features

Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Basement: None

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,800
Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, None
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
On waterfront: Yes

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 08002322300029

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1968

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Toms River

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $417/sqft
Tax assessed value: $422,000
Annual tax amount: $8,250
Date on market: 6/26/2026
Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, AC Units, Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Gas Cooking
Exclusions: PERSONAL PROPERTY

Estimated market value

$738,100

$701,000 - $775,000

$2,817/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2026	Listed for sale	$749,888+76.4%$417/sqft
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4/8/2008	Sold	$425,000$236/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2023	$6,789 +4.4%	$422,000
2022	$6,502	$422,000
2021	$6,502 +5.2%	$422,000 +56.1%
2020	$6,180 +1.1%	$270,300
2019	$6,116 +0.7%	$270,300
2018	$6,072 +2.5%	$270,300
2017	$5,924 +3.9%	$270,300
2016	$5,702 +5.4%	$270,300
2015	$5,407 -7.4%	$270,300
2014	$5,839 +8.6%	$270,300 -9.7%
2013	$5,378 +6.2%	$299,500 -15.4%
2012	$5,067 +6.2%	$354,200
2011	$4,769 +11.4%	$354,200
2010	$4,280 +104.6%	$354,200
2009	$2,092 +5%	$354,200 +127.8%
2008	$1,993 +1.4%	$155,500
2007	$1,966 +11.8%	$155,500
2006	$1,758	$155,500
2004	--	$155,500
2003	--	$155,500

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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