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$705,506$420 / 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 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

53 AMHERST RD

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08757
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,681 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$706K
$536K low$875K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,246 (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.$434,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$256,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$177,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$434,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$434,200

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.45 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.89%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
H & M Potter SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.0 mi
H
Central Regional High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi
M
Central Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Central 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%

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How this home compares

53 Amherst Rd 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 96% of homes in Toms River 08757
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Toms River 08757
  • Bigger than 89% 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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$235K$864K

This home is worth more than 96% 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$705,506
CheaperTypical $342,489Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$420
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,681 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 53 Amherst Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08757Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$705,50696% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42096% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,681 ft²89% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac61% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than198359% of homes52% of homes

About 53 Amherst Rd

How much is 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ is $705,506 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $535,717 to $875,295. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ last sell?

53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ?

53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,681 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ built?

53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ?

53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ is assigned to H & M Potter School (elementary), rated C; Central Regional High School (high), rated D+; Central Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Central Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Amherst Rd, 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 96% of them ($705,506 against a typical $342,489), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($420 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 89% of them (1,681 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1983 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 67% 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 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Amherst Rd, Toms River, NJ was $11,246. The county assessed it at $434,200.

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