Ocean County and Berkeley Township property record for 185 3rd Ave, Toms River, NJ 08757
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,265 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,325 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00048-0000-00536 |
| Primary APN | 06-00048-0000-00536 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,265 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 185 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOMS RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08757-4814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | 100X100 537,538,539,540 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANITOU PARK |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 536 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 731205 |
185 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Ocean County and Berkeley Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 3RD AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757-4814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONS LENDING CORP |
| May 8, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NATIONS LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201942750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17465 / 290 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0139511669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 185 3RD AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757-4814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0185880506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18588/506 |
| Instrument | 2021106376 |
| Name | NATIONS LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 185 3RD AVE, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757-4814 |
| Document Number | 0174650290 |
| Book / Page | 017465 / 000290 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 42750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST INTEGRITY TITLE AGENCY LLC, FIRST INTEGRITY TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $317.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 185 3RD AVE TOMS RIVER NJ 087574814, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757-4814 |
| Document Number | 174650296 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017465/000296 |
| Instrument | 42751 |
| Name | NATIONS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 7, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 3rd Ave was $6,325, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Berkeley Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Township |
| Elementary School District | Berkeley Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Central Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | $244,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,325.00 (+7.44%) | $244,200 Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | $244,200 Land $60,000 Building $184,200 |
| 2024 | $5,887.00 | ||
| 2023 | $244,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | $244,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,560.00 | $244,200 Land $60,000 Building $184,200 | $244,200 Land $60,000 Building $184,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1992–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 185 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 64% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY TOMS RIVER private · serves 123,184 people · EPA ID NJ1507005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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