Ocean County and Toms River Township property record for 217 3rd Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-01003-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 08-01003-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 3,010 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 217 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOMS RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40W |
| Legal Description | 43X70 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORTLEY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 1003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TOMS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 727002 |
217 3rd Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 VAIL LN, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-3454 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCEANFIRST BANK |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202260374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19040 / 1479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 217 3RD AVE, SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 08751-1147 |
| Document Number | 0190401479 |
| Book / Page | 19040 / 1479 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022060374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,616.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1916 COTTAGE PL, 1916, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 07719-3332 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 VAIL LN, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-3454 |
| Document Number | 2022060375 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022060375 |
| Name | OCEANFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 3RD AVE, SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 08751-1147 |
| Document Number | 0188410379 |
| Book / Page | 18841 / 379 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021182564 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,534.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1916 COTTAGE PL, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 07719-3332 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 3rd Ave was $14,323, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Toms River Township |
| Unified School District | Toms River Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $733,000 (-) Land $255,000 Building $478,000 | $733,000 (-) Land $255,000 Building $478,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,323.00 (+7.31%) | $733,000 Land $255,000 Building $478,000 | $733,000 Land $255,000 Building $478,000 |
| 2024 | $13,347.00 | ||
| 2023 | $675,200 Land $255,000 Building $420,200 | $675,200 Land $255,000 Building $420,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,269.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 3rd Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 637 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 923 units insured incl. 286 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,131 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 84 of 1,131 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 217 3rd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 985 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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