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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,250 sqft$165/sqft
2 Mermaid Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$165/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Waterfront living with a million dollar view of the lagoon and open bay without the pricetag! This one of a kind custom 4,200sqft + bay front home has everything you want in a home plus an oversized lot for plenty backyard entertainment. The home has a windows that overlook the Barnegat Bay on all floors and open Floor plan to show the incredible views. Custom kitchen and bar area connected to dining /entertainment area and family room. Radiant heat throughout the first floor and master bathroom....Waterfront living with a million dollar view of the lagoon and open bay without the pricetag! This one of a kind custom 4,200sqft + bay front home has everything you want in a home plus an oversized lot for plenty backyard entertainment. The home has a windows that overlook the Barnegat Bay on all floors and open Floor plan to show the incredible views. Custom kitchen and bar area connected to dining /entertainment area and family room. Radiant heat throughout the first floor and master bathroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
  • Listed by: Claire P Richter • Pecora Realtors
Listing closed: 10/11/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MOMLS, MLS#: 21840183

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$800,000

Avg days on market

89

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Toms River, NJ

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Location

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Sold By Diane Turton, Realtors-Brick

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Property Information for 2 Mermaid Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $25,291 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Ocean County
  • Complex/Subdivision: Toms River
  • Model: CONTEMPORARY
  • New Construction: No
  • Style: Custom
  • Waterview: Yes
  • Directions: Fischer Blvd to Bay Avenue (towards Shelter Cove), take Bay Avenue almost to the end (across the street from Shelter Cove Park) Right onto Mermaid. House is all the way at the end of the street.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/Section: Shelter Cove
  • Postal City: Toms River
  • State: NJ
  • Municipality: Toms River Twp (TOM)
  • Elementary School: East Dover
  • Middle School: TR Intr East
  • High School: Toms River East
  • Other Elementary: St. Josephs
  • Other High: Donovan Catholic
  • Block: 724.1
  • Apx Year Built: 1939.0
  • House Number: 2
  • Street Name: Mermaid
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Zip Code: 08753
  • County: Ocean
Virtual Tour
Parking
  • Garage: Attached, Oversized, Heated
  • Parking: Circular Driveway, Paver Block, Driveway
  • # Car Garage: 1.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA: No
  • Bonus: 0
  • Tax ID#: 08-00724-11-00145
  • Taxes: $25,291.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Apx SqFt: 4250.0
  • Farm: No
  • Acreage: 0.28
  • Lot Suffix: 0000
  • Lot: 145
  • Lot Dimensions: 128 x 95
  • Lot Description: Bayfront, Lagoon, Corner Lot, Bulkhead, Bayside
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment - Total: 1083600.0
  • Assessment - Improvements: 628200.0
  • Assessment Status: Assessed
  • Asmnt - Land: 455400.0
  • Farm Assessed: No
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: A
  • List Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
Utilities
  • Handicap Access: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Water Type: Bayfront, Lagoon, Bayview, Bayside
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Well
  • Cooling: 2 Zoned AC, Central Air, 3+ Zoned AC
  • Heating: HWBB, Radiant, Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Roof: Timberline
  • Exterior: Balcony, Thermal Window, Porch - Open, Deck
Interior Features
  • Interior: Attic, Sliding Door, Recessed Lighting, French Doors, Dec Molding, Balcony
  • # Levels: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Dining Room: Dec Molding, Floor - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Foyer: Dec Molding, Two Story, Floor - Ceramic
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great/Family Room: French Doors, TRY/VLT/CATH
  • Kitchen: Center Island, Pantry, Newer, French Doors, Floor - Ceramic, Eat-In
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Level: First
  • Living Room: Dec Molding, Floor - Ceramic
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Included: Air Cleaner, Water Softener, Garage Door Opener, Timer Thermostat, Self/Con Clean, Security System, Screens, Refrigerator, Microwave, Light Fixtures, Gas Cooking, Garbage Disposal, Dishwasher, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Excluded: Personal belongings
  • Floors: Cement
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 4.0
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • # Level 1 - Baths: 1.0
  • # Level 2 - Baths: 3.0
  • # Level 3 - Baths: 0.0
  • # Basement - Baths: 0.0
  • Siding: Brick, Vinyl
  • Rooms: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Sunroom, Great Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile, Shower Stall, Whirlpool, Double Sinks
  • Primary Bedroom: Floor - W/W Carpet, Walk-in Closet, Full Bath
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Multi Family
Room1
  • Room Description: Dining Room
  • Level1: 1
  • Dimensions1: 16 x 11
  • Length1: 16.0
  • Width1: 11.0
  • Area1: 176.0
Room2
  • Room Description: Kitchen
  • Level2: 1
  • Dimensions2: 26 x 15
  • Length2: 26.0
  • Width2: 15.0
  • Area2: 390.0
Room3
  • Room Description: Great Room
  • Level3: 1
  • Dimensions3: 35 x 17
  • Length3: 35.0
  • Width3: 17.0
  • Area3: 595.0
Room4
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level4: 2
  • Dimensions4: 19 x 17
  • Length4: 19.0
  • Width4: 17.0
  • Area4: 323.0
Room5
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level5: 2
  • Dimensions5: 17 x 11
  • Length5: 17.0
  • Width5: 11.0
  • Area5: 187.0
Room6
  • Room Description: Laundry
  • Level6: 1
  • Dimensions6: 10 x 7
  • Length6: 10.0
  • Width6: 7.0
  • Area6: 70.0
Room7
  • Room Description: Sunroom
  • Level7: 1
  • Dimensions7: 16 x 10
  • Length7: 16.0
  • Width7: 10.0
  • Area7: 160.0
Room8
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom
  • Level8: 2
  • Dimensions8: 37 x 18
  • Length8: 37.0
  • Width8: 18.0
  • Area8: 666.0
Room9
  • Room Description: Bedroom
  • Level9: 2
  • Dimensions9: 24 x 16
  • Length9: 24.0
  • Width9: 16.0
  • Area9: 384.0

Property History for 2 Mermaid Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2019

Closed

MOMLS #21840183

$700,000
Sep 26, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #655059677

$700,000

+2.6% / yr

Oct 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21840183

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2019

Closed

MOMLS #21840183

$700,000
09/26/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #655059677

$700,000

+2.6% / yr

10/12/2018

Listed (Active)

MOMLS #21840183

$799,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2 Mermaid Road

Taxable ValueLand$390,000Additions$1,010,000Total$1,400,000
Tax Record2025$27,356 ($2,280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,224 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,162 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningR50CountyOCEANAPN08-00724-11-00145

Schools near 2 Mermaid Road

This home is within Toms River Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
East Dover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Toms River Intermediate East
Public6 to 8

Toms River High - East High School
Public9 to 12

Cedar Grove Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2 Mermaid Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
$700,000
5
4,250
12,196
$210,000
4
3
1,698
5,001
$397,000
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