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$405,786$264 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $73,000 on Jul 20, 2012

438 BROOK FOREST DR

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,536 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$406K
$389K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$73,000 · Jul 20, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$405,786
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$324,629

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,244 (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.$177,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$177,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,400

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.12 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bi-Level
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
South Toms River Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School SouthC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Toms River High School SouthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Toms River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08757These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,060
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,299
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,243
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

438 Brook Forest 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Toms River 08757
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Ocean County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Toms River 08757
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Toms River 08757
  • Older than 94% of homes in Toms River 08757

What homes are worth in Toms River 08757

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

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$231K$822K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Toms River 08757.

How it measures up in Toms River 08757

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Toms River 08757.

Estimated value$405,786
CheaperTypical $340,150Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $257Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,327 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 438 Brook Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08757Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,78676% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26456% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²81% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac71% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than19616% of homes18% of homes

About 438 Brook Forest Dr

How much is 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ is $405,786 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $389,235 to $422,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ last sell?

438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ last sold on Jul 20, 2012 for $73,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ?

438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ built?

438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a bi-level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ?

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

How does 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08757?

Among the 18,467 homes in Toms River 08757, it is worth more than 76% of them ($405,786 against a typical $340,150), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($264 against a typical $257), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,327 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1961 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 26% 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 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Brook Forest Dr, Toms River, NJ was $6,244. The county assessed it at $177,400.

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