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487 S MAIN ST

FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,714 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.
1.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,651 (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.$447,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$250,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$291,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$447,600

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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gravity
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.

M
Southern Regional Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 4.1 mi

District: Southern Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08731These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.21,752
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,768
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,606
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

487 S Main St 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Forked River 08731
  • Among the oldest homes in Forked River 08731

How it measures up in Forked River 08731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forked River 08731.

Living area1,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size1.09 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 487 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForked River 08731Ocean County
Living areabigger than1,714 ft²59% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.09 ac98% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homesalmost no homes

About 487 S Main St

When did 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ last sell?

487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ last sold on Mar 1, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,714 square feet of living space.

When was 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ built?

487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ is assigned to Southern Regional Middle School (middle), rated B; Southern Regional High School (high), rated C-; Ocean Acres Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Southern Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ compare to other homes in Forked River 08731?

Among the 9,396 homes in Forked River 08731, it is bigger than 59% of them (1,714 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.09 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 487 S Main St, Forked River, NJ was $7,651. The county assessed it at $447,600.

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