Welcome to your dream home! This fantastic Rancher offers a generous 1850 square feet of living space and features a convenient 2-car direct entry garage, all situated on a sprawling lot in the highly desirable community of Forked River. Step inside and be charmed by the beautifully refinished original hardwood floors that flow throughout the entire home. Relax and enjoy the cozy 3-Season enclosed porch, a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Sold for $520,000
$520,000
653 Elwood St, Forked River, NJ 08731
3beds
1,832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.33 Acres Lot
$522,100 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$3,467 Estimated rent
Home value
$522,100
$475,000 - $574,000
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Sprawling lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elise Reineking 732-998-3661,
Hazelet Realty Group
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: NJOC2040356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,832
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,832
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 142
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 130149400001
- Zoning: R75
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forked River - Barnegat Pines
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forked River
- Municipality: LACEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,123
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $520,000+4%$284/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #NJOC2040356 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $499,900$273/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Contingent | $499,900$273/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+97.6%$273/sqft |
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| 12/30/2020 | Sold | $253,000+20.5%$138/sqft |
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| 10/25/2013 | Sold | $210,000-4.1%$115/sqft |
Source:  MoreMLS #21319815 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2013 | Price change | $219,000-2.7%$120/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors #3066262 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2013 | Price change | $225,000-2.1%$123/sqft |
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| 7/15/2013 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$125/sqft |
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| 6/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,900+11.6%$131/sqft |
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| 3/3/2013 | Listing removed | $215,000$117/sqft |
Source: Buonomo Realty, LLC #21304991 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2013 | Listed for sale | $215,000+4.9%$117/sqft |
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| 7/24/2012 | Listing removed | $205,000$112/sqft |
Source: Diane Turton, Realtors #21203019 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2012 | Price change | $205,000-6%$112/sqft |
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| 4/17/2012 | Price change | $218,000-3.5%$119/sqft |
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| 1/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $225,900+73.8%$123/sqft |
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| 1/25/2001 | Sold | $130,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,067 +1.7% | $223,900 |
| 2022 | $4,982 | $223,900 |
| 2021 | $4,982 +5.2% | $223,900 |
| 2020 | $4,738 +1.2% | $223,900 |
| 2019 | $4,682 +2.3% | $223,900 |
| 2018 | $4,574 +0.4% | $223,900 |
| 2017 | $4,556 +4.7% | $223,900 |
| 2016 | $4,353 -0.8% | $223,900 |
| 2015 | $4,388 +4.4% | $223,900 -12.2% |
| 2014 | $4,202 +7.9% | $255,100 |
| 2013 | $3,893 +4% | $255,100 |
| 2012 | $3,745 +2.4% | $255,100 |
| 2011 | $3,658 +1.6% | $255,100 |
| 2010 | $3,602 +11.2% | $255,100 |
| 2009 | $3,239 -0.7% | $255,100 +159.2% |
| 2008 | $3,262 | $98,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,400 |
| 2006 | $2,928 | $98,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $98,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $98,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08731
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMill Pond Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Lacey Twp Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lacey Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lacey Township Public 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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- New Jersey
- Ocean County
- Forked River
- 08731
- 653 Elwood St
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