Governmental / Public Use (General)Public Works
79 RIVER AVE
ISLAND HEIGHTS, NJ 08732
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Baths
1.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$364,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$364,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,500
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
CountyOCEAN
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.Neighborhood · ZIP 08732These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67
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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,258
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,833 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,792
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$137,555
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
79 River 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.
- Among the largest lots in Island Heights 08732
How it measures up in Island Heights 08732
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Island Heights 08732.
Lot size1.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Island Heights 08732 | Ocean County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 1.91 ac | almost all homes | 98% of homes |
More homes on River Ave
- 21 River Ave$1.5M5 bd · 4 ba · 3,392 ft² · Sold $2.6M · Apr 2026
- 56 River Ave$1.3M5 bd · 4 ba · 2,298 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Sep 2025
- 20 River Ave$1M2 bd · 3 ba · 2,061 ft² · Sold $958K · Jun 2025
- 64 River Ave$2.2M2 bd · 5 ba · 4,374 ft² · Sold $2M · Jan 2025
- 30 River Ave$1.9M3 bd · 4 ba · 3,215 ft² · Sold $1.7M · Dec 2024
- 75 River Ave$3.1M0.27 ac · Sold $530K · Feb 2021
- 48 River Ave4 bd · 3 ba · 3,391 ft² · Sold $665K · Mar 2020
- 8 River Ave$452K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 ft² · Sold $300K · Jul 2019
- 17 River Ave$1M4 bd · 3 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold $775K · Feb 2019
- 26 River Ave$1.2M5 bd · 4 ba · 2,996 ft² · Sold $800K · Mar 2018
- 42 River Ave$969K2,338 ft² · Sold $375K · Jan 2018
- 13 River Ave$638K3 bd · 3 ba · 2,308 ft² · Sold $390K · Apr 2017
Closest homes
- 75 River Ave$3.1M202 ft · 0.27 ac · Sold $530K · Feb 2021
- 2 Simpson Ave$1.7M265 ft · 7 bd · 4 ba · 3,639 ft² · Sold $888K · Jun 2020
- 6 Central Ave$971K359 ft · 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,482 ft² · Sold $650K · Aug 2004
- 76 River Ave$867K366 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 ft² · Sold $115K · Nov 1993
- 108 Camp Walk$1.4M335 ft · 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,264 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 7 Simpson Ave$746K414 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,016 ft² · Sold $425K · Dec 2015
- 74 River Ave$891K416 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,968 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 7 Central Ave$768K433 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 ft² · Sold $550K · Apr 2005
More homes in Island Heights 08732
- 203 Gilford Ave$659K4 bd · 3 ba · 2,806 ft² · Sold $657K · Sep 2026
- 3 Highland Ave$325K2 bd · 1 ba · 576 ft² · Sold $400K · Sep 2026
- 260 Thomas Ave$828K4 bd · 3 ba · 3,040 ft² · Sold $825K · Sep 2026
- 103 Jaynes Ave$866K3 bd · 3 ba · 2,394 ft² · Sold $863K · Sep 2026
- 104 Laurel Ave$468K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,173 ft² · Sold $467K · Sep 2026
- 130 Bay Ave$565K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 ft² · Sold $665K · Sep 2026
- 113 Jaynes Ave$705K7 bd · 2 ba · 2,908 ft² · Sold $700K · Aug 2026
- 164 Summit Ave$433K3 bd · 1 ba · 768 ft² · Sold $430K · Aug 2026
- 167 Vansant Ave$477K4 bd · 2 ba · 1,486 ft² · Sold Aug 2026
- 136 Bay Ave$1M4 bd · 3 ba · 2,238 ft² · Sold $996K · Aug 2026
- 145 Central Ave$349K2 bd · 2 ba · 945 ft² · Sold $345K · Jul 2026
- 100 Laurel Ave$718K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,819 ft² · Sold $710K · Jul 2026
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