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Sold for $465,000
  • $465,000

    538 E Lakewood Ave, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740

    7beds
    1,800sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $575,200 Zestimate®
    $258/sqft
    $4,289 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $575,200

    $541,000 - $615,000

    $4,289/mo

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    What's special

    Adorable ocean gate beachClose to marinasLarge eat-in kitchenQuartz counters
    Your summertime or all year home is calling you! 2 blocks from the adorable ocean gate beach & boardwalk. Its the place to be to watch the Toms River Fireworks every year & so close to marinas & everything. Home was beautifully renovated throughout. Stainless steel appliances & quartz counters in a large eat-in kitchen. 7 good size bedrooms to host family or guests. Bathrooms beautifully tiled. Brand new central air installed. Fenced in backyard great for entertaining with outdoor shower and outside bonus room for many different ideas for use & with a half bathroom. This home brings in lots of rental revenue due to amount of bedrooms and location for anyone looking to use as an investment property as well. A must see!

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    Listed by:

    John J. Moise 973-356-9121,

    RE/MAX New Beginnings Realty,

    Co-Listing Agent: Non Member 844-552-7444,

    Non Subscribing Office

    Bought with:

    Christine Luisi-Shwartz

    Raritan Bay Realty

    NON MEMBER, 0225194075

    Non Subscribing Office

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJOC2019388MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Has basement: No
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,800
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,800

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
    • Exterior features: Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Street
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 47 x 100
    • Features: Suburban
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: 220006400008
    • Zoning: R
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Aluminum Siding, Asphalt, Block
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1950
    • Major remodel year: 2021

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Ocean Gate
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Ocean Gate
    • Municipality: OCEAN GATE BORO

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $258/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $202,100
    • Annual tax amount: $5,620
    • Date on market: 6/24/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Blinds / Shades
    • Exclusions: Personal Property
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/27/2023Sold$465,000$258/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2019388 Report a problem
    7/20/2023Pending sale$465,000$258/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22317299 Report a problem
    7/11/2023Contingent$465,000$258/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2019388 Report a problem
    6/24/2023Price change$465,000-2.1%$258/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22317299 Report a problem
    5/11/2023Listed for sale$475,000+2.2%$264/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/14/2023Listing removed--
    Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
    2/2/2023Pending sale$465,000$258/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #NJOC2014934 Report a problem
    2/2/2023Contingent$465,000$258/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2014934 Report a problem
    1/27/2023Price change$465,000-4.1%$258/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22235887 Report a problem
    12/22/2022Listed for sale$485,000$269/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22235887 Report a problem
    12/6/2022Pending sale$485,000$269/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #NJOC2014934 Report a problem
    12/6/2022Contingent$485,000$269/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2014934 Report a problem
    11/22/2022Price change$485,000+3.2%$269/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22235887 Report a problem
    11/19/2022Listed for sale$470,000+74.1%$261/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/25/2022Sold$270,000+8%$150/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2006454 Report a problem
    1/25/2022Pending sale$250,000$139/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #22201085 Report a problem
    1/25/2022Contingent$250,000$139/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22201085 Report a problem
    1/14/2022Listed for sale$250,000-13.8%$139/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22201085 Report a problem
    12/17/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MoreMLS #22120563 Report a problem
    10/11/2021Pending sale$290,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2000374 Report a problem
    10/6/2021Contingent$290,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2000374 Report a problem
    7/9/2021Price change$290,000-6.5%$161/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22120563 Report a problem
    6/24/2021Listed for sale$310,000$172/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #NJOC2000374 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$5,620 +4.5%$202,100
    2022$5,380 $202,100
    2021$5,380 +1.7%$202,100
    2020$5,291 +3.6%$202,100
    2019$5,107 +0.8%$202,100
    2018$5,069 +0.8%$202,100
    2017$5,028 +3.9%$202,100
    2016$4,838 -0.4%$202,100 -14.9%
    2015$4,860 +1.3%$237,400
    2014$4,795 +2.8%$237,400
    2013$4,665 -0.2%$237,400
    2012$4,674 +1.2%$237,400
    2011$4,617 +3%$237,400
    2010$4,482 -0.7%$237,400
    2009$4,513 +0.9%$237,400
    2008$4,473 $237,400
    2007-- $237,400
    2006$3,399 $237,400 +158%
    2004-- $92,000
    2003-- $92,000
    2002-- $92,000
    2001-- $92,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 08740

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ocean Gate
    • High: Central Regional
    • District: Central Regional Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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