Ocean County and Toms River Township property record for 217 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ 08755
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,785 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.373 acres (16,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $703,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $17,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00013-05-00006 |
| Primary APN | 08-00013-05-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,785 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,778 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,993 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 16,265 sqft (0.373 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 217 BENJAMIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOMS RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08755-1473 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R200 |
| Legal Description | .3734AC |
| Legal Block | 13.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TOMS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 722001 |
217 Benjamin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BENJAMIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755-1473 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202074465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17968 / 1278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 BENJAMIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755-1473 |
| Document Number | 0179681278 |
| Book / Page | 17968 / 1278 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020074465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | WELLINGTON ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,276.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 BENJAMIN ST, 217, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755-1473 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 BENJAMIN ST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755-1473 |
| Document Number | 2020074466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020074466 |
| Name | FM HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Benjamin St was $17,663, 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 | $903,500 (-) Land $222,000 Building $681,500 | $903,500 (-) Land $222,000 Building $681,500 | |
| 2025 | $17,663.00 (+7.3%) | $903,500 Land $222,000 Building $681,500 | $903,500 Land $222,000 Building $681,500 |
| 2024 | $16,461.00 | ||
| 2023 | $903,500 Land $222,000 Building $681,500 | $903,500 Land $222,000 Building $681,500 | |
| 2022 | $15,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Benjamin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 217 Benjamin St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 54% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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