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$593,783$297 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Oct 3, 2012

253 THOMAS AVE

ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ 08732
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,000 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$594K
$533K low$655K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$280,000 · Oct 3, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,839 (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.$350,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$151,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350,900

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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(5)

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
Island Heights Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Central Regional High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
Central Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.5 mi

District: Central Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08732These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,258
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,833 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,792
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,555
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

253 Thomas 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Island Heights 08732
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Island Heights 08732
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Island Heights 08732

What homes are worth in Island Heights 08732

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

This home
$274K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Island Heights 08732.

How it measures up in Island Heights 08732

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Island Heights 08732.

Estimated value$593,783
CheaperTypical $626,887Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 253 Thomas Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIsland Heights 08732Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,78345% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29718% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²57% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac13% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than198877% of homes63% of homes

About 253 Thomas Ave

How much is 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ is $593,783 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $532,575 to $654,991. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ last sell?

253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ last sold on Oct 3, 2012 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ?

253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ built?

253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ?

253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ is assigned to Island Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ compare to other homes in Island Heights 08732?

Among the 824 homes in Island Heights 08732, it is worth more than 45% of them ($593,783 against a typical $626,887), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($297 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,831 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1988 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 55% 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 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Thomas Ave, Island Heights, NJ was $7,839. The county assessed it at $350,900.

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