Ocean County and Toms River Township property record for 281 Rte 37 E, Toms River, NJ 08753
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,179 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00647-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 08-00647-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,179 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 281 ROUTE 37 E |
|---|---|
| City | TOMS RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08753-5561 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | HB |
| Legal Description | 1.14AC |
| Legal Block | 647 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TOMS RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 723100 |
281 Rte 37 E, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 MADISON AVE, 7, NEW YORK, NY 10016-2879 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202639783 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20380 / 359 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 ROUTE 37 E, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-5561 |
| Document Number | 0000039783 |
| Book / Page | 20380 / 359 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639783 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $171,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Rte 37 E was $17,098, 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 | $875,000 (-) Land $684,000 Building $191,000 | $875,000 (-) Land $684,000 Building $191,000 | |
| 2025 | $17,098.00 (+7.31%) | $875,000 Land $684,000 Building $191,000 | $875,000 Land $684,000 Building $191,000 |
| 2024 | $15,933.00 | ||
| 2023 | $875,000 Land $684,000 Building $191,000 | $875,000 Land $684,000 Building $191,000 | |
| 2022 | $14,603.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Rte 37 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 281 Rte 37 E 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: 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 286 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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