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$833,070$325 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $765,000 on Aug 21, 2024

156 LESTER RD

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,560 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$833K
$715K low$951K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$765,000 · Aug 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,236 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$626,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$178,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$448,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$626,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$626,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
East Dover Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School EastB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Toms River High School EastC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Toms River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08753These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,280 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,815
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,431
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

156 Lester Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Ocean County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Toms River 08753

What homes are worth in Toms River 08753

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$245K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Toms River 08753.

How it measures up in Toms River 08753

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Toms River 08753.

Estimated value$833,070
CheaperTypical $530,782Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $317Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area2,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 156 Lester Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$833,07087% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32555% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,560 ft²88% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac72% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than200191% of homes79% of homes

About 156 Lester Rd

How much is 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ is $833,070 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $715,320 to $950,820. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ last sell?

156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $765,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ?

156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,560 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ built?

156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ?

156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ is assigned to East Dover Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Toms River Intermediate School East (middle), rated B; Toms River High School East (high), rated C. All sit in Toms River Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08753?

Among the 24,342 homes in Toms River 08753, it is worth more than 87% of them ($833,070 against a typical $530,782), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($325 against a typical $317), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,560 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (2001 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 76% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Lester Rd, Toms River, NJ was $12,236. The county assessed it at $626,200.

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