$374,900
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28 Messenger St Toms River, NJ 08753

Estimated payment $2,583/month

Total Views 16,220
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,776 Sq Ft
$211 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

Endless Potential on a Prime Corner Lot in Toms River
Welcome to 28 Messenger Street — a rare opportunity to own a standout corner property in one of Toms River's most established and sought-after neighborhoods. This charming fixer-upper is full of character and ready for a transformation. With great bones and a spacious layout, it's the perfect canvas for your vision.
The home offers both privacy and prominence. Inside, you'll find a layout full of possibilities — whether you're looking to restore its original charm or reimagine it entirely. The property boasts incredible potential to be customized into a space that truly reflects your style and needs.
Nestled in a vibrant and well-connected community, the location offers the best of both worlds. (As Is)

Listing Agent

Sharon McKenzie-Venning

ADK Realty & Consulting Svcs License #2328633 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,153

Year Built

  • Built in 1843

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,776 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Den
  • Walkup Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Toms River Subdivision, Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-00621-0000-00007-01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,153

Year Built

Built in 1843

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Model: Colonial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Subdivision Name: Toms River
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Walk Up
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1843
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • 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
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.15
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Lot Description Corner Lot: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Den: Yes
  • Living Room Fireplace - Woodburning2: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Walk Up: Yes
  • Style Historic: Yes
  • Cooling 2 Zoned AC: Yes
  • Style 2 Story: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - Wood6: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, On Street
  • General Property Info:Garage: No
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 2 Zoned AC
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 08-00621-0000-00007-01
  • Zoning Description: Residential, Single Family, Neighborhood

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6153.0

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $5,849 $337,900 $115,000 $222,900
2023 $5,640 $337,900 $115,000 $222,900
2022 $5,640 $337,900 $115,000 $222,900
2021 $4,622 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2020 $4,601 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2019 $4,402 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2018 $4,343 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2017 $4,306 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2016 $4,194 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2015 $4,035 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
2014 $3,841 $184,500 $83,500 $101,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $374,900 -5.1% $211 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Price Changed $395,000 -13.2% $222 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $455,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $340,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292 Construction
Open $337,753 FHA
Closed $332,762 FHA
Closed $327,845 FHA
Closed $60,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $30,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $240,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22503275

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 08-00621-0000-00007-01