NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Vansant Ave Island Heights, NJ 08732

Estimated Value: $1,112,053 - $1,210,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2019

Last sale price $699,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,096/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • River View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Island Heights Elementary School Rated A
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2019

LOCATION LOCATION... Spectacular BAY views from every room but 1. Or just sit on this fabulous front porch and watch the sun rise.. Built in 1869 this custom Victorian was totally REBUILT in 2007. This beauty features 3 levels. 2 staircases to the 2nd level. 4 Bedrooms and 3 full baths.. Custom crown molding, Hardwood flooring thru out. Wainscotting from the original house, recessed lighting, Original Fireplace in Family Room area. All 3 full baths are custom tiled and are all oversized.. Widows Walk on 3rd level with a huge attic area for storage. Custom eat in kitchen with granite tops, stainless appliances, huge pantry, tiled backsplash and the best view of the Barnegat Bay The first level is basically open floor plan. Upstairs is 3 bedrooms and a Sitting area.. Master Bedroom is huge with sitting area and balcony overlooking the bay to watch the boats go by. Off the kitchen area leads to hallway to back door leading to huge pavered driveway to 2 car garage garage and a seperate 19 x 20 workshop. Lots of great closet space. Crawl space on half the house and full basement on the other. 2 Zone heat and CA.. Lots of charm in this Custom built Victorian and the location is just perfect.. The Back yard has fruit trees, Peach, Pear. Strawberry plants, rubarb and the front yard is just lovely come spring to the fall..... One of Island Heights finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Lindsey-silver

Diane Turton, Realtors-Toms River License #9803880 Listed on: 03/08/2019

Diane Turton, Realtors-Toms River

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael DellaRocca

Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,660

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 106.25
  • Oversized Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway with Pavers
  • Paver Block
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • River Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Walkup Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Island Heights Elementary School
  • Central Reg Middle School
  • Central Regional High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Custom Victorian

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-00032-0000-00004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,660

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Model: Custom Victorian
  • ResoLotFeatures: Oversized, Riverview
  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Washer, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Self/Con Clean, Refrigerator, Screens, Attic Fan, Fireplace Equipment, Garage Door Opener
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Detached, Victorian
  • Reso Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Walk Up, Bonus Room, Dec Molding, Spiral Stairs, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 100 x 106.25
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Location Middle School: Central Reg Middle
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Wood3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior Storage: Yes
  • Rooms Laundry: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Exterior Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Storm Window: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Dec Molding: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Included Outdoor Lighting: Yes
  • Included Screens: Yes
  • Included Window Treatments: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Wood: Yes
  • Dining Room Dec Molding4: Yes
  • Roof Timberline: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Fireplace - Woodburning5: Yes
  • Included SelfCon Clean: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Rooms Sitting: Yes
  • Garage Oversized: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Wood4: Yes
  • Parking Oversized2: Yes
  • Parking Paver Block: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Included Attic Fan: Yes
  • Interior Bonus Room: Yes
  • Interior Spiral Stairs: Yes
  • Lot Description Riverview2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 16
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Family 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
  • Kitchen Pantry: Yes
  • OtherRoomsOther2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Timberline
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Storm Window, Lighting
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Paver Block, On Street, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Detached: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Central Reg Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 106.25
  • Parcel #: 11-00032-0000-00004
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10660.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Island Heights
  • High School: Central Regional

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Downes George A and Downes Florence C
Bought by
Garretson Brian and Garretson Camille
Total Days on Market
60
Current Estimated Value
$1,168,263

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2019
Closed on
Jun 4, 2019
Sold by
Berglund Stephen R
Bought by
Downes George A and Downes Florence C
Seller's Agent
Colleen Lindsey-silver
Diane Turton, Realtors-Toms River
Buyer's Agent
Michael DellaRocca
Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty
Sold Price
$699,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2006
Sold by
Mayer Charles and Mayer Ruth W
Bought by
Berglund Stephen R and Berglund Johanna A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garretson Brian $1,200,000 Stewart Title
Garretson Brian $1,200,000 Stewart Title
Downes George A $699,000 Surety Ttl Agcy Coastal Regi
Berglund Stephen R $440,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Berglund Stephen R $175,000
Previous Owner Berglund Stephen R $190,000
Previous Owner Berglund Stephen R $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Sold $699,000 -- $233 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $10,756 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2023 $10,527 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2022 $10,527 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2021 $10,449 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2020 $10,423 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2019 $9,826 $519,600 $180,500 $339,100
2018 $10,660 $559,300 $228,600 $330,700
2017 $10,319 $559,300 $228,600 $330,700
2016 $10,392 $559,300 $228,600 $330,700
2015 $10,090 $559,300 $228,600 $330,700
2014 $9,928 $559,300 $228,600 $330,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21909163

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 11-00032-0000-00004