Adorable and perfect ranch home located on an oversized, fully fenced yard. The welcoming front porch leads you into the living room with an open floor plan where you can view the kitchen. There are hardwood floors and an updated kitchen equipped with shaker style cabinets and granite counter. This is an eat in kitchen which leads you to the backyard deck, patio, firepit and spacious yard. Find 3 bedrooms and one bath that has double sinks. Highlights include an 8 year old roof with air conditioner and furnace being 7 years young giving you peace of mind for years to come. New siding and gutters also added in 2022, This home is truly turn-key and move in ready.
Sold for $395,000
$395,000
3 Melwen Drive, Forked River, NJ 08731
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
9,828 Square Feet Lot
$398,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,922 Estimated rent
Home value
$398,400
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Eat in kitchenUpdated kitchenBackyard deckDouble sinksHardwood floorsOversized fully fenced yardSpacious yard
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Listed by:
Maryann Riggio 732-240-0500,
Weichert Realtors-Toms River
Bought with:
Victoria Trapp, 1644245
Keller Williams Preferred Properties,Bayville
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22528983
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dec Molding, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Attic
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 0.5
- Parking features: Paved, Asphalt, Double Wide Drive, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 0.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Swimming, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Fenced
- Fencing: Fenced Area
Lot
- Size: 9,828 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 78 x 126
- Features: Oversized, Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 13002840100002
- Zoning description: Residential, Single Family, Neighborhood
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forked River
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $197,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,005
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
- Exclusions: Kitchen Chandelier will be replaced.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $395,000+2.6% |
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| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $385,000 |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000+97.4% |
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| 10/17/2017 | Sold | $195,000-6.5% |
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| 7/24/2017 | Price change | $208,500-3% |
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| 6/28/2017 | Price change | $214,900-2.3% |
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| 6/5/2017 | Price change | $219,900-2.2% |
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| 5/23/2017 | Price change | $224,900-2.2% |
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| 5/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $229,900+112.9% |
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| 1/18/2017 | Sold | $108,000-40% |
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| 10/30/2016 | Price change | $179,857+413.9% |
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| 7/28/2016 | Price change | $35,000-72% |
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| 6/1/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 6/11/2012 | Sold | $125,000-16.7% |
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| 2/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $150,000+44.9% |
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| 2/2/2001 | Sold | $103,500+30.2% |
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| 8/5/1998 | Sold | $79,500+13.6% |
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| 12/30/1993 | Sold | $70,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,469 +2.7% | $197,500 +1% |
| 2022 | $4,352 | $195,600 |
| 2021 | $4,352 +5.2% | $195,600 |
| 2020 | $4,139 +1.2% | $195,600 |
| 2019 | $4,090 +8% | $195,600 |
| 2018 | $3,786 +0.4% | $195,600 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $3,771 +4.7% | $185,300 |
| 2016 | $3,602 +39.6% | $185,300 |
| 2015 | $2,580 -13% | $185,300 +23.5% |
| 2014 | $2,965 -3.1% | $150,000 -25.1% |
| 2013 | $3,058 +4% | $200,400 |
| 2012 | $2,942 +2.4% | $200,400 |
| 2011 | $2,874 +1.6% | $200,400 |
| 2010 | $2,830 +7.2% | $200,400 |
| 2009 | $2,640 -0.7% | $200,400 +149.9% |
| 2008 | $2,659 | $80,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2006 | $2,387 | $80,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $80,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08731
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Forked River Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Lacey Twp Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Lacey Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lacey Township
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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