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Last sold for $330,000 on Mar 19, 2026

28 MELROSE DR

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
Building report
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,410 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.
580 ft²
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Mar 19, 2026
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$319,000
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Mar 19, 2026
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$319,000
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,499 (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.$281,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$281,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$281,400

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.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 SouthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Walnut Street Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School SouthC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Toms River 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

28 Melrose Dr 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Toms River 08753
  • Newer than 81% 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.

Living area1,410 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size580 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 28 Melrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Living areabigger than1,410 ft²36% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than580 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than198881% of homes64% of homes

About 28 Melrose Dr

When did 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ last sell?

28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ last sold on Mar 19, 2026 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ?

28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,410 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ built?

28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ?

28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ is assigned to Toms River High School South (high), rated D+; Walnut Street Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Toms River Intermediate School South (middle), rated C-. All sit in Toms River Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08753?

Among the 24,342 homes in Toms River 08753, it is bigger than 36% of them (1,410 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (580 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1988 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Melrose Dr, Toms River, NJ was $5,499. The county assessed it at $281,400.

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