$540,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

21 Seward Ave Toms River, NJ 08753

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,688 Sq Ft
14,810 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Oversized Parking
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming two-family home in the heart of The Village of Toms River, just minutes from the vibrant downtown business and shopping district. This well-maintained property features a 2BR/1BA first-floor unit and a 1BR/1BA upstairs unit—each with a spacious living room and eat-in kitchen. Tenants share basement laundry, but enjoy separate electric & gas utilities with individual new tankless boiler/water heater systems ('22). The second-floor unit has private exterior access with a deck-style landing. Home has a new roof ('22), offers a large backyard, paved driveway, and an oversized detached garage with dual roll-up doors and a large storage that provides exceptional versatility. Ideal for investors, tradesmen, or owner-occupant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob Smith

Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty License #0560385 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald Hughes

Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake License #1643576

Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 200

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,688 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Storm Doors
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Personal property, including window treatments in both units, and a/c unit & ceiling fan in #2
  • Tenant pays for hot water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-00614-0000-00003

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,135

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 325.24
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 75 x 200
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Water Heater Off Boiler: Yes
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
  • Garage Storage Above: Yes
  • Unit 1 Electric Meter: Yes
  • Unit 1 Gas Meter3: Yes
  • Unit 1 Water Heater: Yes
  • Unit 2 Electric Meter2: Yes
  • Unit 2 Water Heater2: Yes
  • Unit 1 Gas Stove: Yes
  • Unit 2 Gas Stove2: Yes
  • Heating 2 Zoned Heat: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Heater - Tankless: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 0.34
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Personal property, including window treatments in both units, and a/c unit & ceiling fan in #2
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, Paved, Off Street, Detached, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • ParkingOffStreet: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Detached: Yes
  • Parking:Paved2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: 2 Zoned Heat
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 08-00614-0000-00003

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7135.0
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 391800.0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Martinek Jonathan and Omura Sachiko
Bought by
21 Seward Llc
Seller's Agent
Jacob Smith
Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donald Hughes
Keller Williams Realty Spring Lake
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-9.85%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$539,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.00%
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Outstanding Balance
$377,675
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,324

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2021
Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Sierchio Thomas and Sierchio Donna
Bought by
Martinek Jonathan and Omura Sachiko
Seller's Agent
Donna Sierchio
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
Buyer's Agent
Jacob Smith
Ward Wight Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2015
Closed on
Aug 5, 2015
Sold by
Hoehe Mark T and Hoehe Coleen
Bought by
Sierchio Thomas and Sierchio Donna
Seller's Agent
Coleen Hoehe
Silver Ridge Realty, LLP
Buyer's Agent
Donna Sierchio
Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$206,250
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1983
Bought by
Hoehe Mark and Coleen Doss
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 $540,000 Leo Fortis Title Agency Llc
Deed $425,000 Coastal Title Agency
Bargain Sale Deed $275,000 Agent For Westcor Land Title
Deed $48,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $378,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $540,000 -1.6% $320 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $549,000 -8.3% $325 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $599,000 +40.9% $355 / Sq Ft
12/07/2021 12/07/21 Sold $425,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
10/23/2021 10/23/21 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2021 09/30/21 For Sale $425,000 +54.5% --
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $275,000 -- $163 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

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 $7,656 $391,800 $134,000 $257,800
2024 $6,782 $391,800 $134,000 $257,800
2023 $6,539 $391,800 $134,000 $257,800
2022 $6,539 $391,800 $134,000 $257,800
2021 $6,370 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2020 $6,342 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2019 $6,068 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2018 $5,986 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2017 $5,935 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2016 $5,780 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2015 $5,562 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
2014 $5,295 $254,300 $88,500 $165,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22514423

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 08-00614-0000-00003

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