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Last sold for $434,540 on Jul 21, 2004

196 BENJAMIN ST

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
7
Beds
5
Baths
3,557 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$434,540 · Jul 21, 2004
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$472,000
FM HOME LOANS LLC · recorded Dec 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,382 (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.$786,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$565,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$786,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$786,800

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.0.36
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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(2)

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
Joseph A. Citta Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School NorthC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Toms River High School NorthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Toms River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08755These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,879 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,572
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,881
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

196 Benjamin St 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Ocean County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Toms River 08755

How it measures up in Toms River 08755

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Toms River 08755.

Living area3,557 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,816 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 196 Benjamin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08755Ocean County
Living areabigger than3,557 ft²92% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac70% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than200493% of homes84% of homes

About 196 Benjamin St

When did 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ last sell?

196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ last sold on Jul 21, 2004 for $434,540, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ?

196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ has 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,557 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ built?

196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ?

196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ is assigned to Joseph A. Citta Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Toms River Intermediate School North (middle), rated C; Toms River High School North (high), rated D+. All sit in Toms River Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08755?

Among the 8,728 homes in Toms River 08755, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,557 ft² against a typical 1,816 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2004 against a typical 1991). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Benjamin St, Toms River, NJ was $15,382. The county assessed it at $786,800.

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