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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,089 sqft$287/sqft
257 Wave Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Single FamilyProperty Type
1999Year Built
$287/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this beautiful ranch-style home in desirable Ocean Acres, just minutes from the pristine beaches of Long Beach Island. This charming property offers a bright, open floor plan with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and thoughtful features throughout, including pocket doors and a cozy gas corner fireplace in the family room. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides abundant cabinet space and includes a full appliance package, along with a new washer and dryer. Offering three generous bedrooms,...Welcome to this beautiful ranch-style home in desirable Ocean Acres, just minutes from the pristine beaches of Long Beach Island. This charming property offers a bright, open floor plan with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and thoughtful features throughout, including pocket doors and a cozy gas corner fireplace in the family room. The spacious eat-in kitchen provides abundant cabinet space and includes a full appliance package, along with a new washer and dryer. Offering three generous bedrooms, the main bedroom features its own full ensuite bath with a tub and shower for added convenience. Enjoy outdoor living on the new Trex decking overlooking the expansive backyard—complete with a peaceful pond, outdoor furnishings, and grill included. The home also features a newer roof, several updates, a large garage, and meticulously landscaped grounds that enhance its curb appeal. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, regional shopping, restaurants, and all local amenities, this home is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to settle into the Ocean Acres community.
  • Listed by: Jessica K DiFrancia • Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore
Listing closed: 01/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJOC2038598

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Property Information for 257 Wave Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,137 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
  • County: Ocean County
  • Tax ID Number: 31-00044 132-00010
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: OCEAN ACRES
  • Subdivision: OCEAN ACRES (OCEAN NJ)
  • Municipality: STAFFORD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,089.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: STAFFORD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396589
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: Southern Reg
  • County: OCEAN
  • MLS Area: Stafford Twp (21531)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $272,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $204,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $67,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R90
  • Tax Lot: 00010
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,089.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 73.00 x 151.89
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 3083332
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Corner, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Stove, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Screens, Double Hung
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: NEXUS Association of Realtors
  • List Agent URL: www.littleeggharborhomesearch.com

Property History for 257 Wave Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1928382174

$600,000
Jan 30, 2026

Closed

MOMLS #22535670

$600,000
Jan 30, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #NJOC2038598

$600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1928382174

$600,000
01/30/2026

Closed

MOMLS #22535670

$600,000
01/30/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #NJOC2038598

$600,000

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

Public Records for 257 Wave Road

Taxable ValueLand$182,800Additions$365,300Total$548,100
Tax Record2025$7,137 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,088 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningR90CountyOCEANAPN31-00044-132-00010

Schools near 257 Wave Road

This home is within Stafford Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean Acres Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

McKinley Ave Elementary School
Public3 to 4

Stafford Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Southern Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

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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