$260,000
SOLD APR 23, 2015
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Gym
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

540 Vaughn is a one of a kind builders house located on a quiet street in Forked River. This well appointment home features top of the line finishes, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a beautiful hillside yard. The 2-story great room is enhanced by a high efficiency, wood burning fireplace. 2x6 wall framing with spray foam insulation, custom trip details and wainscoting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Pileggi

Van Dyk Group License #0454500 Listed on: 10/22/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Guerra

RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay License #1005292

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,310

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Rolled Roof
  • Cedar Shake Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Gym
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01481000000049

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,310

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Other - See Remarks
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, W/W Carpet, See Remarks, Other
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Other, Fitness, Sliding Door, Recessed Lighting
  • Year Built: 2009
  • 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
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.06
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 40X100
  • Location Middle School: Lacey Township
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • General Property Info # Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Exterior Sprinkler Under: Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Roof Timberline: Yes
  • ExteriorOutdoorShower: Yes
  • SidingCedarShake: Yes
  • Interior Fitness: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 3
  • Other Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • BasementOther: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:Second43: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Timberline
  • Acres: 0.06
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shake Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler Under

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: 40X100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613.6
  • Parcel #: 01481000000049
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4310.0

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Bruno Marissa
Bought by
Ertel Steven and Barker Jennifer Margaret
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Long
Seaside Heights Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa English
Jersey Property Group Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.47%
Original Mortgage
$466,650
Outstanding Balance
$465,861
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,124

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2022
Closed on
Aug 22, 2022
Sold by
Joseph Pandorf
Bought by
Bruno Marissa
Seller's Agent
Sandra Bator
RE/MAX New Beginnings Realty-Toms River
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Ellis-Grasso
C21/ Pacesetter Realty Group
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$399,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.81%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Pandorf Justin and Pandorf Courtney
Bought by
Pandorf Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Breen Keith and Breen Sarah
Bought by
Pandorf Justin
Seller's Agent
Patricia Guerra
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Buyer's Agent
Maria Liverani
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Sold Price
$305,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.74%
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Apr 9, 2015
Sold by
Lipley Travis E
Bought by
Breen Keith
Seller's Agent
Robert Pileggi
Van Dyk Group
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Guerra
RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay
Sold Price
$260,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Lipton David F
Bought by
Lepley Travis E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bargain Sale Deed $549,000 Rally Point Title Agency
Bargain Sale Deed $549,000 Rally Point Title Agency
Deed $399,000 First American Title
Deed $399,000 First American Title
Deed $315,000 Coastline Title Agency Inc
Deed $305,000 Jersey Coast Title Agency
Deed $260,000 Coastal Title Agency Inc
Deed $68,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $466,650 New Conventional
Closed $466,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,000 VA
Previous Owner $298,760 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,566 FHA
Previous Owner $234,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $549,000 0.0% $436 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $549,000 +37.6% $436 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Sold $399,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $399,000 +30.8% $317 / Sq Ft
10/10/2018 10/10/18 Sold $305,000 +17.3% --
04/23/2015 04/23/15 Sold $260,000 -- $194 / 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
2025 $6,416 $253,200 $52,200 $201,000
2024 $5,998 $253,200 $52,200 $201,000
2023 $5,730 $253,200 $52,200 $201,000
2022 $4,922 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2021 $4,839 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2020 $4,685 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2019 $4,602 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2018 $4,548 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2017 $4,444 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2016 $4,426 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2015 $4,228 $217,500 $52,200 $165,300
2014 $4,310 $250,600 $83,700 $166,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 21442030

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-01481-0000-00049