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Queen Anne Style Victorian built in the late 1870's sits high on the hill directly across the street from the river. This home comes with a separate deeded 200' riparian grant; build your dock and enjoy the waterfront on the Toms River. Enjoy the southern exposure all year long, the southeast breezes all summer long and watch a different sunset every night from the large front porch. Some highlights include a new kitchen in 2021, new bath on first floor, original pine flooring throughout (wide planking on third floor), plaster walls and paneling removed in two bedroooms on 2nd floor and replaced with sheetrock in 2023, gas fireplace, newer 2nd and 3rd floor baths, formal dining room and so much more!
Sold for $1,299,000
$1,299,000
56 River Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732
5beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
8,415 Square Feet Lot
$1,221,400 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$4,944 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,221,400
$1.10M - $1.37M
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Gas fireplaceDifferent sunset every nightLarge front porchSoutheast breezesSouthern exposureFormal dining roomBuild your dock
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Listed by:
Colleen J Burt 732-278-9070,
Childers Sotheby's Int Realty
Bought with:
Colleen J Burt, 7849112
Childers Sotheby's Int Realty
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22514668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 2nd Flr
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 8,415 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 1100013000000004
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Island Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $579,200
- Annual tax amount: $11,735
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, AC Units, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Stove, Refrigerator, Fireplace Equipment, Gas Cooking
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $1,299,000+8.3%$406/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$375/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+20%$375/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Sold | $999,000+0.4%$312/sqft |
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| 7/1/2023 | Pending sale | $995,000$311/sqft |
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| 6/24/2023 | Price change | $995,000-17%$311/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000-0.1%$375/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/16/2023 | Price change | $1,200,000-14.3%$375/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000-3.4%$438/sqft |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+149.1%$453/sqft |
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| 8/31/2017 | Sold | $582,000-2.8%$182/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Pending sale | $599,000$187/sqft |
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| 6/8/2017 | Price change | $599,000-14.3%$187/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Listing removed | $10,000$3/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $10,000+334.8%$3/sqft |
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| 7/25/2016 | Price change | $699,000-12.5%$218/sqft |
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| 1/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $799,000$250/sqft |
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| 1/4/2016 | Listing removed | $2,300$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2015 | Price change | $2,300-54%$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2015 | Price change | $5,000-50%$2/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Listed for rent | $10,000+471.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/2/2014 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2013 | Price change | $1,750-12.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/10/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,735 +0.7% | $579,200 |
| 2022 | $11,648 | $579,200 |
| 2021 | $11,648 +6.3% | $579,200 |
| 2020 | $10,953 -11.4% | $579,200 |
| 2019 | $12,362 +3.3% | $579,200 -10.7% |
| 2018 | $11,967 -0.7% | $648,600 |
| 2017 | $12,051 +3% | $648,600 |
| 2016 | $11,701 +1.6% | $648,600 |
| 2015 | $11,513 +2.7% | $648,600 |
| 2014 | $11,208 +2.9% | $648,600 |
| 2012 | $10,897 +2.8% | $648,600 |
| 2011 | $10,598 +2.4% | $648,600 |
| 2010 | $10,345 +5% | $648,600 |
| 2009 | $9,852 +3.8% | $648,600 |
| 2008 | $9,496 +1.4% | $648,600 |
| 2007 | $9,366 +65.2% | $648,600 |
| 2006 | $5,671 | $648,600 +299.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $162,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $162,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $162,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $162,400 |
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Neighborhood: 08732
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Island Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Central Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 3/10Central Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Island Heights
- Middle: Central Reg Middle
- High: Central Regional
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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