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#22433919, Donna Sierchio, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
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28 Messenger St Toms River, NJ 08753
$455,000 List price
$5,403
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,776 sqft
0.1 acres
$256 / sqft
House
Property details
About 28 Messenger St
A Diamond in the Rough This fixer-upper is calling for a creative hand. Located in a charming historic section Village of Toms River, this home on a corner lot in downtown Toms River off of Main Street, offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a walkup attic and full of potential. The basement provides additional storage or future possibilities. While the cozy backyard space is a perfect spot for outdoor enjoyment, the home does need some work to restore it to its full glory. A great opportunity for those who appreciate classic character and are ready to bring it back to life! (As Is)
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingZoned
Size1,776 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1843
ParkingDriveway, On Street
MLS #22503275
Summary
- MLS Number: 22503275
- MLS Name: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)
- Office Name: ADK Realty & Consulting Svcs
- Listing Agent: Sharon McKenzie-Venning
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2005 | Home Sold | $340,000 |
| Jun 07, 2005 | Home Sold | $210,000 |
| Jan 11, 2003 | Home Sold | $200,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,900 | $5,849 |
| 2022 | $337,900 | $5,639 |
| 2021 | $184,500 | $4,621 |
| 2020 | $184,500 | $4,601 |
| 2019 | $184,500 | $4,343 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Walnut Street Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•60 Walnut St
3
South Toms River Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•419 Dover Rd
5
Washington Street Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.5 mi
•500 West Earl Court
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 $39,250. Typical income of Toms River, NJ residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
46%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
74%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Pro Wrestling
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Cicis Pizza
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Pontiac
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Urban Contemporary
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 28 Messenger St
This home is located at 28 Messenger St in Toms River, NJ and zip code 08753. This 1,776 square foot home, which was built in 1843, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $455,000.
While more than 47 listings in Toms River, NJ in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 24 listings sold at asking price, and more than 68 were sold below. The number of listings in Toms River, NJ decreased by 9.8% between December and January 2025. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $403,288, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.