NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Caldwell Ave Forked River, NJ 08731

Lacey Area

Estimated Value: $456,000 - $744,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,074 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 17, 2024

Last sale price $440,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,975 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of December 2024

Charming Victorian Home Built in 1898 - Handyman Special. Step back in time with this stunning Victorian home, featuring 5 bedrooms, a dedicated office space, and over 3,075 sq ft of living area. The inviting rocking chair front porch sets the tone for this home's charm. Inside, you'll find a beautiful banister, large rooms with plenty of storage, and a cozy gas stove. Additional features include a walk-up attic, a traditional Yankee basement, and modern updates such as 2-zone central air, 2-zone heating, and 1 mini-split for added comfort. Located close to the lakes and outside of any flood zones, this property is ideal for cash buyers looking for a prime investment or renovation opportunity. Don't miss out on the potential to bring this historic gem back to life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Bator

RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay License #0337710 Listed on: 10/23/2024

RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Gerald Stark

Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,972

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,074 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement
  • Dirt Floor
  • Walkup Attic
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal items
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00275-0000-00006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,972

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Colonial
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Walk Up
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 138.26
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.26
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 75 x 154 Irregular
  • Location Middle School: Lacey Township
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Cooling 2 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Heating 2 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6Ik0wMDAwMDQ1MiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjIyNDMwNjYwIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA1LTIwVDA1OjI4OjIzLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE4MzY0IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiVGVuLVgifQ.nuV2_hEuCprBAQZsnZ4HbrixEAlamernFad4Lr_s0K0/badge
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • BasementOther: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.26
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Personal items
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lacey Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 154 Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 13-00275-0000-00006
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6972.0

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$602,319

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2024
Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandra Bator
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Buyer's Agent
Gerald Stark
Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.53%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.42%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2017
Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Keith Williamson
Williamson Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Camille Simms
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Sold Price
$216,570

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Original Mortgage
$212,647
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,300
Interest Rate
9.99%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$440,000 Guardian Title Services
$216,570 --
-- Stewart Title
-- --
$235,000 None Available
$175,000 None Available
$420,000 Land Title Svcs Agency Llc
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $20,000
Previous Owner $340,000
Previous Owner $212,647
Previous Owner $204,500
Previous Owner $84,000
Previous Owner $336,000
Previous Owner $265,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Sold $440,000 +3.5% $143 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $425,000 +96.2% $138 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Sold $216,570 -- $70 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Tax History

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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
2026 $8,049 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2025 $8,049 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2024 $6,972 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2023 $6,660 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2022 $6,660 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2021 $6,548 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2020 $6,339 $294,300 $84,000 $210,300
2019 $6,054 $286,100 $84,000 $202,100
2018 $5,982 $286,100 $84,000 $202,100
2017 $5,845 $286,100 $84,000 $202,100
2016 $5,822 $286,100 $84,000 $202,100
2015 $5,562 $286,100 $84,000 $202,100
2014 $5,661 $329,100 $134,000 $195,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22430660

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-00275-0000-00006

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