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$515,165$257 / 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 91How 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 $130,000 on May 18, 1989

520 TERRACE AVE

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,006 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$515K
$470K low$560K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$130,000 · May 18, 1989
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.$210,165
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$168,132
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.57%
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.$135,000
GATEWAY FUNDING DIVERS MTG SVC · recorded Dec 16, 2002
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.$170,000
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,155 (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.$315,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$315,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$315,000

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.Cape Cod
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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
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.

E
Washington Street Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Toms River High School SouthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School SouthC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 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.Owner occupied
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

520 Terrace 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ocean County

What homes are worth in Toms River 08753

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

This home
$238K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 47% 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.

Estimated value$515,165
CheaperTypical $528,961Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $317Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 520 Terrace Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,16547% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25714% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than2,006 ft²70% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac84% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than195210% of homes9% of homes

About 520 Terrace Ave

How much is 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ is $515,165 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $470,025 to $560,305. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ last sell?

520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ last sold on May 18, 1989 for $130,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ?

520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,006 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ built?

520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ?

520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ is assigned to Washington Street Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Toms River High School South (high), 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 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08753?

Among the 24,342 homes in Toms River 08753, it is worth more than 47% of them ($515,165 against a typical $528,961), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($257 against a typical $317), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,006 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1952 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 44% 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 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Terrace Ave, Toms River, NJ was $6,155. The county assessed it at $315,000.

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