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$321,245$189 / 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 75How 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

551 S MAIN ST

FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,704 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.
2.5 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.

Valuation

$321K
$241K low$402K high
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.$321,245
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$256,996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,800 (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.$526,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$316,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$526,100

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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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

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 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 4.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
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

551 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Forked River 08731
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Forked River 08731
  • Among the largest lots in Ocean County
  • Among the oldest homes in Forked River 08731

What homes are worth in Forked River 08731

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

This home
$273K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 5% of 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.

Estimated value$321,245
CheaperTypical $486,060Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $319Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 551 S Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForked River 08731Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$321,2455% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$189almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²59% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homesalmost no homes

About 551 S Main St

How much is 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ is $321,245 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $240,603 to $401,887. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ last sell?

551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,704 square feet of living space.

When was 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ built?

551 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 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ is assigned to Southern Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 551 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 worth more than 5% of them ($321,245 against a typical $486,060), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($189 against a typical $319), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 12% 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 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 S Main St, Forked River, NJ was $8,800. The county assessed it at $526,100.

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