$600,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2025

1020 Sarasota Dr Forked River, NJ 08731

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,952 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Colonial-style home offering 3 spacious bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. Designed with an open—concept layout, the kitchen sits at the heart of the home-perfect for hosting gatherings. Just off the main living space, a separate family room provides a quiet retreat for relaxing. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is joined by 2 additional bedrooms & a laundry room. Step outside and discover your own private paradise—complete with an in-ground pool with fountains, a large deck, a patio area, & a hot tub. It's truly an entertainer's dream! Recent updates include a new pool liner, first-floor AC unit, and a new vinyl fence. Located in a waterfront neighborhood near the Elks Lodge, this home also features solar panels for improved energy efficiency.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Kachoogian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Toms River License #0561244 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Toms River

Last Buyer's Agent

Felicia Finn

C21/ Action Plus Realty License #0447607

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 100
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Indoor Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck

Schools

  • Forked River Elementary School
  • Lacey Township Middle School
  • Lacey Township High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: refrigerator in kitchen, pool robot skimmer, pool robot vacuum
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00105-0000-00011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,316

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Fenced Area
  • ResoPoolFeatures: In Ground
  • Inclusions: Hot Tub, Washer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Dec Molding, Hot Tub, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar Panels
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 294.57
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Center Island: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sliding Door4: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.18
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 80 x 100
  • Location Middle School: Lacey Township
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - Wood5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Roof Timberline: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Exterior Hot Tub2: Yes
  • Exterior Solar Panels: Yes
  • Included Hot Tub3: Yes
  • Interior Hot Tub: Yes
  • Cooling 2 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Heating 2 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Energy Features Solar Panels Rented: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Timberline
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: refrigerator in kitchen, pool robot skimmer, pool robot vacuum
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features:Pool-In Ground: Yes
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 2 Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, 2 Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lacey Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • Parcel #: 13-00105-0000-00011
  • Zoning Description: Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7316.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Forked River
  • High School: Lacey Township

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Frost Joseph D
Bought by
Gesser Colton and Rose Christina
Seller's Agent
Brian Kachoogian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach - Toms River
Buyer's Agent
Felicia Finn
C21/ Action Plus Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.35%
Views
263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.81%
Original Mortgage
$589,132
Outstanding Balance
$589,132
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$13,474

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2020
Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Unglert Brian
Bought by
Frost Joseph D
Seller's Agent
Brian Unglert
Halo Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Staffordsmith
C21/ Action Plus Realty
List Price
$352,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.77%
Original Mortgage
$325,091
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2014
Closed on
Jul 8, 2015
Sold by
Busch Deborah and Busch Frank
Bought by
Unglert Brian
Seller's Agent
Nicole Sabarese
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Campagna
Preakness Realty of NJ, Inc.
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Buchta John
Bought by
Devine Thomas and Devine Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,000
Interest Rate
7.57%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $600,000 Group 21 Title
Deed $355,000 Surety Ttl Agcy Coastal Regi
Deed $355,000 Surety Title
Bargain Sale Deed $225,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $87,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $589,132 FHA
Previous Owner $325,091 FHA
Previous Owner $220,924 FHA
Previous Owner $87,000 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/03/2025 12/03/25 Sold $600,000 +4.3% $307 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $575,000 +62.0% $295 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Sold $355,000 +0.9% $187 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2020 08/19/20 For Sale $352,000 +56.4% $185 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $225,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,316 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2024 $6,839 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2023 $6,533 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2022 $6,533 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2021 $6,424 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2020 $6,219 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2019 $6,109 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2018 $6,037 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2017 $5,898 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2016 $5,875 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2015 $5,612 $288,700 $92,000 $196,700
2014 $5,347 $310,900 $117,000 $193,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22520374

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-00105-0000-00011