$769,000

1203 Penguin Ct Forked River, NJ 08731

Estimated payment $4,846/month

Total Views 1,930
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,264 Sq Ft
$608 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Property near a lagoon
  • Deck
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • New Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Beautiful Ranch located in a highly desirable waterfront community in Forked River. Enjoy 75 feet of lagoon frontage with vinyl bulkhead and trex dock, offering exceptional boating access to the Barnegat Bay and Inlet. The updated kitchen with breakfast room showcases quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and stylish tile backsplash. Sliders from Breakfast Room and Living room lead out to your spacious deck with Pergola and your paver patio creating the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxing by the water. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the living room, dining room, and both bedrooms adding warmth and timeless appeal. Both the primary and main bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Other features include Anderson Windows, Central Air and Gas Heat, enhancing efficiency and comfort throughout the home. Ideally located close to waterfront dining, shopping and easy access to beaches and Tices Shoal.

Listing Agent

Judy Smith

RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay License #9589534 Listed on: 05/07/2026

RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 100
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Double-Wide Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a lagoon
  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Lacey Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00101-12-00117

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Area, Lagoon
  • Reso View: Waterview
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Self/Con Clean, Stove, Refrigerator, Screens, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic, Recessed Lighting
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 608.39
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Kitchen Quartz: Yes
  • ExteriorPatio: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.17
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 75 x 100
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Kitchen Newer: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Parking Double Wide Drive: Yes
  • Interior Attic: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Lot Description Lagoon2: Yes
  • Water Type Lagoon: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Kitchen Sliding Door5: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Parking Concrete: Yes
  • Style Ranch: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Included SelfCon Clean: Yes
  • Kitchen BnookDining Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Lot Description Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Water Type Bulkhead: Yes
  • Living Room Sliding Door2: Yes
  • Rooms Breakfast: Yes
  • Floors Vinyl Plank: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Stories: 1
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Level:First42: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:First43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Half Bath: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Waterfront Features: Bulkhead, Lagoon
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Concrete, Double Wide Drive
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, See Remarks, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 13-00101-12-00117
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

MLS Schools

  • High School: Lacey Township

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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 -- $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2024 -- $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2023 -- $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2022 $0 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2021 $0 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2020 $5,839 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2019 $5,736 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2018 $5,669 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2017 $5,539 $271,100 $158,800 $112,300
2016 $5,387 $264,700 $158,800 $105,900
2015 $5,146 $264,700 $158,800 $105,900
2014 $6,276 $364,900 $258,800 $106,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 For Sale $769,000 -- $608 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $330,000 None Available
Deed $142,500 --
Deed $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22613040

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-00101-12-00117

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