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$583,204$1,122 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $335,000 on Dec 21, 2021

26 E SWORDFISH WAY

LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735
2
Beds
1
Baths
520 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.
1,599 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$583K
$559K low$608K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Dec 21, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,441 (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.$432,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$292,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$432,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$432,000

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.25 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.82%
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.0.2 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.0.04
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 4.6 mi
E
East Dover Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.9 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School EastB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.5 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

26 E Swordfish Way 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 90% of homes in Lavallette 08735
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ocean County
  • Among the smallest homes in Ocean County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 90% 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
$425K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$583,204
CheaperTypical $1,190,027Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1122
CheaperTypical $933Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1,599 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 26 E Swordfish Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLavallette 08735Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$583,20410% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$112273% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than520 ft²10% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1,599 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than195323% of homes10% of homes

About 26 E Swordfish Way

How much is 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ is $583,204 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $558,705 to $607,703. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ last sell?

26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ last sold on Dec 21, 2021 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ?

26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 520 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ built?

26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ?

26 E Swordfish Way, 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 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ compare to other homes in Lavallette 08735?

Among the 6,115 homes in Lavallette 08735, it is worth more than 10% of them ($583,204 against a typical $1,190,027), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($1122 against a typical $933), it is bigger than 10% of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (1,599 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 23% of them (1953 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 54% 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 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 E Swordfish Way, Lavallette, NJ was $8,441. The county assessed it at $432,000.

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