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$407,521$338 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $325,000 on May 23, 2022

525 LAFAYETTE AVE

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,206 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
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

$408K
$386K low$429K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · May 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,867 (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.$249,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$85,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,100

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Toms River High School SouthC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School SouthC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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%

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How this home compares

525 Lafayette 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 less than 78% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 93% 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.

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$237K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 22% 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$407,521
CheaperTypical $533,302Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$338
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,206 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 525 Lafayette Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$407,52122% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33861% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,206 ft²25% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac64% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than19498% of homes7% of homes

About 525 Lafayette Ave

How much is 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ is $407,521 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $386,313 to $428,729. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ last sell?

525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ last sold on May 23, 2022 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ?

525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,206 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ built?

525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ?

525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ is assigned to Washington Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Toms River High School South (high), rated C-; 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 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ compare to other homes in Toms River 08753?

Among the 24,343 homes in Toms River 08753, it is worth more than 22% of them ($407,521 against a typical $533,302), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($338 against a typical $318), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,206 ft² against a typical 1,653 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1949 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 25% 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 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Lafayette Ave, Toms River, NJ was $4,867. The county assessed it at $249,100.

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