$984,900
$10K PRICE INCREASE

1227 Varuna Dr Forked River, NJ 08731

Estimated payment $6,168/month

Total Views 463
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,662 Sq Ft
$370 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Property near a lagoon
  • Deck
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Bayside
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

Private balcony. 60 ft of waterfront. The kind of view you don't get tired of with a main-level bedroom--this one checks boxes most don't Located in the sought-after Captains Cove section of Forked River, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers over 2,600 sq ft of living space, including a main-level bedroom--ideal for guests, extended family, or flexible living.
Step inside to a dramatic two-story foyer and spacious living area featuring a tray ceiling, flowing into an open kitchen and dining space with views leading straight to the water.
Upstairs, the primary suite stands out with private balcony access overlooking the lagoon, creating the perfect spot to start or end your day.
Out back is where it all comes together 60 ft of bulkhead (under 10 years old), dock space for your boat, and a backyard designed for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying life on the water. Wide lagoon, minutes to the open bay. Don't just cruise by--this one's worth docking for.

Listing Agent

Ashley Gable

Diane Turton, Realtors-Lacey License #2078194 Listed on: 04/25/2026

Diane Turton, Realtors-Lacey

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 100
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Double-Wide Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,662 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a lagoon
  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Bayside

Schools

  • Lacey Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00479-0000-00031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,782

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Bayside, Bulkhead
  • Reso View: Waterview
  • Inclusions: Washer, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Garage Door Opener
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Interior Features: Balcony, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 369.98
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • Ownership Type Condominium: Yes
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 1st Flr: 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: 0.13
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 60 x 100
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - LinoleumVinyl2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Parking Double Wide Drive: Yes
  • Lot Description Bulkhead2: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Balcony: Yes
  • Water Type Lagoon: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Ceramic3: Yes
  • Kitchen Breakfast Cntr: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceramic Tile3: Yes
  • Rooms Sitting: Yes
  • Lot Description Bayside2: Yes
  • Water Type Bulkhead: Yes
  • Included Garbage Disposal: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - LinoleumVinyl5: Yes
  • Water Type Bayside: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Stories: 2
  • 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
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bath Double Sinks: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.13
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront Features: Bayside, Bulkhead, Lagoon
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, 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, Baseboard
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 13-00479-0000-00031
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11782.0

MLS Schools

  • High School: Lacey Township

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Source: Public Records

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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 $11,782 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2024 $10,206 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2023 $9,749 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2022 $9,749 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2021 $9,585 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2020 $9,279 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2019 $9,116 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2018 $9,008 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2017 $8,801 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2016 $8,767 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2015 $8,375 $430,800 $171,000 $259,800
2014 $9,083 $528,100 $271,000 $257,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/25/2026 04/25/26 For Sale $984,900 0.0% $370 / Sq Ft
04/21/2026 04/21/26 Price Changed $984,900 +118.9% $370 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Sold $450,000 -- $169 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $450,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22611040

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-00479-0000-00031

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