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$6,411 Closing Credit¹
#596726, Listing Office: NEW ERA REAL ESTATE-D
$499,900 List price
173 Bala Dr Somers Point, NJ 08244
$5,936
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,500 sqft
$333 / sqft
House
Property details
About 173 Bala Dr
Pride of Ownership in this Somers Point 2-story Single Family; used as a Summer Oasis but cared for like an everyday home. Located in the quiet North-West Section of Somers Point, this property boasts an expansive rear fenced-in yard ready for entertaining friends and family, horseshoes, cornhole or drop in that pool you've always wanted! Pull-up into your large driveway, capable of fitting up to four cars of off street parking. Your covered front porch an landscaping compliments the great curb appeal of the house and is a great spot to drink your morning coffee, read a book or enjoy an afternoon cocktail. Entering your front door you are greeted by the Great Room concept with a full living room, complete with a gas fireplace, dining area and open kitchen layout. There is a full bath on the first level, along with two bedrooms, giving you the ability to have your primary bedroom on the first floor. The second floor boasts another full bath, two more bedrooms and two attic spaces for additional storage. There is a storage shed in the rear yard for additional storage of yard and recreational supplies. The roof is only 9 years young and the crawl space has bee encapsulated for state of the art moisture protection and is still under warranty. This is your new house, a few miles from many great beaches and boardwalk! Easy to see! Call today for your private showing!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,500 sqft
ParkingParking Pad, Three or More Cars
MLS #594584
FireplaceGas Log, Living Room
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, W/W Carpet
- Interior: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Storage, Smoke/Fire Alarm
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Parking Pad, Three or More Cars
- Exterior: Curbs, Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch, Shed, Sidewalks
- Architectural Style: 2 Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $499,900
- Price/SqFt: $333
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,853
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Curbs, Fencing, Sidewalk
- Directions: W Laurel Drive to North on S Ambler Rd to Left on the second Bala Dr
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,500 SqFt
- MLS Number: 594584
- Office Name: LONG and FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC-Ocean City, 9th St
- Office Phone: (609) 398-6762
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2010 | Home Sold | $233,000 |
| May 21, 2007 | Home Sold | $225,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,500 | $6,853 |
| 2022 | $197,500 | $6,499 |
| 2021 | $197,500 | $6,367 |
| 2020 | $197,500 | $6,367 |
| 2019 | $197,500 | $6,187 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Dawes Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-3
1.2 mi
•22 W Dawes Ave
6
Seaview Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.7 mi
•2013 Wabash Ave
3
E. H. Slaybaugh Elementary School
Public District PK-3
3.4 mi
•11 Swift Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,656. Residents of Somers Point, NJ typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
9%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
36%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Lincoln
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Classical
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 173 Bala Dr
The listing price of 173 Bala Dr property is $499,900.
The property 173 Bala Dr is a house located in Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244.
Active Listing: 173 Bala Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 173 Bala Dr are: Dawes Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Seaview Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), E. H. Slaybaugh Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jordan Road Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Belhaven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ocean City Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mainland Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ocean City High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,853 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 7, 2010 for $233,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 173 Bala Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 173 Bala Dr is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
This home is located at 173 Bala Dr in Somers Point, NJ and zip code 08244. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.
In April 2025 more than 2 listings in Somers Point, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 6 were sold below. The number of listings in Somers Point, NJ increased by 10.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $410,001 and the average listing age was 33 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.