Prime location meets endless potential! Located close to the beach, this property features a spacious 5-bedroom floor plan with 2 master bedrooms and a bright, open layout. Enjoy the peace of a large, private backyard in one of the area's most desirable pockets. A true diamond in the rough: renovate the existing home to its former glory or replace it with a custom build. Opportunities in this location are few and far between!
Sold for $2,400,000
$2,400,000
256 42nd St, Avalon, NJ 08202
4beds
2,239sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
5,502 Square Feet Lot
$2,460,500 Zestimate®
$1,072/sqft
$4,835 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,460,500
$2.21M - $2.73M
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Large private backyardBright open layout
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Listed by:
Richard Perrin 609-675-0780,
KELLER WILLIAMS ATLANTIC SHORE
Bought with:
John "Jack" P Vizzard, 0787471
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS FOX & ROACH - AV
Source: CMCAOR,MLS#: 253542
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,239
- Total interior livable area: 2,239 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, 3 Car
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,502 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5,502
- Features: Island
Details
- Parcel number: 01000420400056
- Zoning: R-1C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Avalon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,072/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,462,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,724
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Sold | $2,400,000-12.7%$1,072/sqft |
Source:  CMCAOR #253542 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Contingent | $2,750,000$1,228/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #253542 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $2,750,000-5.2%$1,228/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #253542 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000+1009%$1,295/sqft |
Source: CMCAOR #253542 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/1995 | Sold | $261,500$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,980 | $1,462,600 |
| 2024 | $8,980 +0.8% | $1,462,600 |
| 2023 | $8,907 +11.3% | $1,462,600 |
| 2022 | $8,000 +4% | $1,462,600 |
| 2021 | $7,693 +3.1% | $1,462,600 |
| 2020 | $7,459 +12% | $1,462,600 |
| 2019 | $6,659 | $1,462,600 |
| 2018 | $6,659 +4.6% | $1,462,600 +26.3% |
| 2017 | $6,367 +1.7% | $1,157,600 |
| 2016 | $6,263 +1.1% | $1,157,600 |
| 2015 | $6,193 +1.7% | $1,157,600 |
| 2014 | $6,089 +3.3% | $1,157,600 |
| 2013 | $5,892 +1.8% | $1,157,600 |
| 2012 | $5,788 -5.4% | $1,157,600 |
| 2011 | $6,120 +4.1% | $1,157,600 -22.6% |
| 2010 | $5,881 +6.8% | $1,496,400 |
| 2009 | $5,507 +5.1% | $1,496,400 |
| 2008 | $5,237 +9.4% | $1,496,400 |
| 2007 | $4,788 | $1,496,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,496,400 +57% |
| 2005 | -- | $953,300 |
| 2004 | $4,290 | $953,300 +97.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $481,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $481,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $481,800 |
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Neighborhood: 08202
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Avalon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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