$450,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

659 Williams Ave Forked River, NJ 08731

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,478 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$304 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this charming and spacious raised ranch, ideally located on a corner lot!

As you step inside, you're greeted by an expansive living room that flows seamlessly into the heart of the home—the kitchen. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, center island, coffee bar, eat in kitchen and direct access to the dining room through elegant French doors—perfect for hosting gatherings.

From the living room, step out onto a maintenance-free deck and into a fully fenced backyard, complete with a firepit area, BBQ setup, and swingset—ideal for outdoor enjoyment. The finished basement is a true bonus, offering a custom bar, cozy lounging space perfect for game days, a laundry room, a half bath, and direct access to the garage.

Surrounded by beautiful lakes and parks and conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, beaches, restaurants, and shoppingthis home truly has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Donnelly

Keller Williams Preferred Properties,Bayville License #0454668 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Keller Williams Preferred Properties,Bayville

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Agyemang

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2296895

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,679

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 100
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Finished Basement
  • Heated Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Cedar Creek Elementary School
  • Lacey Township Middle School
  • Lacey Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: washer and refrigerator
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-01480-0000-00021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,679

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Inclusions: Swing Set, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Light Fixtures, Microwave, Stove Hood, Garage Door Opener
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 269.96
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: No
  • General Property Info Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info HOA: No
  • General Property Info Pool: No
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.23
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 100 x 100
  • General Property Info Farm: No
  • Location Middle School: Lacey Township
  • Lot Description Corner Lot: Yes
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - Wood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater Electric2: Yes
  • ExteriorFence: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Wood: Yes
  • Parking Asphalt: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • Interior French Doors: Yes
  • Interior Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Included BlindsShades: Yes
  • Included Light Fixtures: Yes
  • Included Stove Hood: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Ceramic4: Yes
  • Kitchen GraniteStone Counter: Yes
  • Roof Timberline: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - Laminate7: Yes
  • Floors Laminate: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Basement Heated: Yes
  • Floors Tile: Yes
  • Style Raised Ranch: Yes
  • Foyer Floor - Slate: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Heated
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement Finished: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Floor - Ceramic7: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Timberline
  • Fencing: Fence
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: washer and refrigerator
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Asphalt
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lacey Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: 13-01480-0000-00021
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5679.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cedar Creek
  • High School: Lacey Township

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Markle Gary and Markle Dorothy
Bought by
Germak Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Mary Donnelly
Keller Williams Preferred Properties,Bayville
Buyer's Agent
Henry Agyemang
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
12.78%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$441,893

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,107
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.24%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$449,599
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$7,706

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2012
Closed on
Apr 24, 2013
Sold by
Pearce Keith L and Pearce Linda J
Bought by
Markle Gary and Markle Dorothy
Seller's Agent
Deborah Bylsma
Diane Turton, Realtors-Lacey
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Meehan
C21/ Lacey Realty
Sold Price
$218,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$222,448
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1999
Sold by
Loos Frank
Bought by
Pearce Keith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,400
Interest Rate
7.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1998
Sold by
Hayden James P and Hayden John J
Bought by
Fuschini John and Fuschini Karen
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $450,000 Realsafe Title
Bargain Sale Deed $218,000 Multiple
Deed $106,750 --
Deed $9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 VA
Previous Owner $222,448 New Conventional
Previous Owner $101,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $450,000 +12.8% $304 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $399,000 +83.0% $270 / Sq Ft
04/24/2013 04/24/13 Sold $218,000 -- $147 / 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 $5,679 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2024 $5,309 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2023 $5,071 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2022 $5,071 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2021 $4,986 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2020 $4,827 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2019 $4,742 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2018 $4,686 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2017 $4,578 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2016 $4,560 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2015 $4,357 $224,100 $78,000 $146,100
2014 $4,439 $258,100 $113,000 $145,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22522780

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-01480-0000-00021

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