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$533,680$249 / 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 $214,031 on Jan 13, 2020

256 TOMS RIVER RD

JACKSON, NJ 08527
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,144 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.
1.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$534K
$500K low$568K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$214,031 · Jan 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,413 (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.$650,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$211,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$438,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$650,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$650,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOCEAN
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Switlik Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Jackson Memorial High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Carl W. Goetz Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Jackson Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08527These 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.47
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.61,445
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.683 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,749
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,896
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

256 Toms River 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 less than 72% of homes in Jackson 08527
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Jackson 08527
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Jackson 08527

What homes are worth in Jackson 08527

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

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$282K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Jackson 08527.

How it measures up in Jackson 08527

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jackson 08527.

Estimated value$533,680
CheaperTypical $642,143Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,006 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 256 Toms River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson 08527Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$533,68028% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24914% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,144 ft²57% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.34 ac86% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than19442% of homes5% of homes

About 256 Toms River Rd

How much is 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ is $533,680 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $499,732 to $567,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ last sell?

256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ last sold on Jan 13, 2020 for $214,031, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ?

256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,144 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ built?

256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ?

256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ is assigned to Switlik Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Jackson Memorial High School (high), rated C+; Carl W. Goetz Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Jackson Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ compare to other homes in Jackson 08527?

Among the 18,194 homes in Jackson 08527, it is worth more than 28% of them ($533,680 against a typical $642,143), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($249 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,144 ft² against a typical 2,006 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1.34 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1944 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 46% 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 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Toms River Rd, Jackson, NJ was $9,413. The county assessed it at $650,100.

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