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$555,909$317 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $41,000 on Jul 15, 1977

981 BRIGHTWOOD DR

TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,752 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$556K
$511K low$601K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$41,000 · Jul 15, 1977

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,435 (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.$380,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$226,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$380,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$380,300

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.0.39
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

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

H
Toms River High School NorthD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Toms River Intermediate School NorthC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
North Dover Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 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

981 Brightwood Dr 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Toms River 08753
  • Older than 69% 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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$238K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 56% 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$555,909
CheaperTypical $528,328Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $317Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,752 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 981 Brightwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeToms River 08753Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$555,90956% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31751% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,752 ft²56% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac88% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than197047% of homes31% of homes

About 981 Brightwood Dr

How much is 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ is $555,909 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $511,103 to $600,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ last sell?

981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ last sold on Jul 15, 1977 for $41,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ?

981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,752 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ built?

981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ?

981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ is assigned to Toms River High School North (high), rated D+; Toms River Intermediate School North (middle), rated C; North Dover Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Toms River Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 Brightwood Dr, 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 56% of them ($555,909 against a typical $528,328), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($317 against a typical $317), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,752 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1970 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 50% 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 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Brightwood Dr, Toms River, NJ was $7,435. The county assessed it at $380,300.

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