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$247,532$619 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on Sep 12, 2022

196 CENTRAL AVE

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
1
Beds
1
Baths
400 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.
692 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$248K
$233K low$262K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Sep 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$206,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$206,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.89%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
H & M Potter SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.5 mi
H
Central Regional High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
Central Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Central 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%

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 Central Ave 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 less than 98% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Among the smallest homes in Toms River 08753
  • Among the smallest lots in Toms River 08753
  • Older than 95% 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
$250K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 2% 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$247,532
CheaperTypical $537,688Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$619
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size692 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 196 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,5322% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61997% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than400 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than692 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than19405% of homes5% of homes

About 196 Central Ave

How much is 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ is $247,532 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $232,926 to $262,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ last sell?

196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ last sold on Sep 12, 2022 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ?

196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 400 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ built?

196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ?

196 Central Ave, Toms River, NJ is assigned to H & M Potter School (elementary), rated C; Central Regional High School (high), rated D+; Central Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Central Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Central Ave, 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 2% of them ($247,532 against a typical $537,688), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($619 against a typical $318), it is bigger than almost none of them (400 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (692 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1940 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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