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$1,105,946$1,084 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $910,000 on Feb 5, 2024

238 JOSEPH ST

LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,020 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.
2,701 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$910,000 · Feb 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,084 (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.$618,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$450,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$618,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$618,400

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.57 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.83%
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.Single Family Residence
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.0.06
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.Baseboard
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(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.

H
Toms River High School EastC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
E
East Dover Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.3 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School EastB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Toms River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08735These 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.191
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.26%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,209
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.494 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,816
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,288
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

238 Joseph 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Ocean County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Ocean County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Ocean County

What homes are worth in Lavallette 08735

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

This home
$445K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Lavallette 08735.

How it measures up in Lavallette 08735

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lavallette 08735.

Estimated value$1,105,946
CheaperTypical $1,226,579Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1084
CheaperTypical $956Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2,701 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 238 Joseph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLavallette 08735Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,105,94642% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$108466% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²33% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,701 ft²31% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195833% of homes14% of homes

About 238 Joseph St

How much is 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ is $1,105,946 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,038,907 to $1,172,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ last sell?

238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ last sold on Feb 5, 2024 for $910,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ?

238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ built?

238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ?

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

How does 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ compare to other homes in Lavallette 08735?

Among the 6,115 homes in Lavallette 08735, it is worth more than 42% of them ($1,105,946 against a typical $1,226,579), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($1084 against a typical $956), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,701 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 33% of them (1958 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 86% 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 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Joseph St, Lavallette, NJ was $12,084. The county assessed it at $618,400.

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