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$980,000$548 / 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 83How 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

51 CLAYTON AVE

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,787 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.
3.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$980K
$815K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,161 (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.$468,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$298,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$468,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$468,600

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.26 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.Ranch
CountyOCEAN
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(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.

M
Toms River Intermediate School NorthC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Toms River High School NorthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Walnut Street Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi

District: Toms River Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08755These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,205
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,879 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,572
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,881
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%

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

51 Clayton Ave 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 83% of homes in Toms River 08755
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Toms River 08755
  • Among the largest lots in Toms River 08755
  • Among the oldest homes in Toms River 08755

What homes are worth in Toms River 08755

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

This home
$253K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Toms River 08755.

How it measures up in Toms River 08755

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Toms River 08755.

Estimated value$980,000
CheaperTypical $543,080Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$548
CheaperTypical $295Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,787 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,816 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 51 Clayton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08755Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$980,00083% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$548almost all homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,787 ft²47% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.2 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1945almost no homes6% of homes

About 51 Clayton Ave

How much is 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ is $980,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $815,320 to $1,144,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ last sell?

51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ?

51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,787 square feet of living space.

When was 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ built?

51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ?

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

How does 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08755?

Among the 8,728 homes in Toms River 08755, it is worth more than 83% of them ($980,000 against a typical $543,080), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($548 against a typical $295), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,787 ft² against a typical 1,816 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (3.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1945 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 82% 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 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Clayton Ave, Toms River, NJ was $9,161. The county assessed it at $468,600.

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