$740,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

837 Forepeak Dr Forked River, NJ 08731

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,885 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$393 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Custom Home
  • Docks
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Property near a lagoon

About This Home

As of March 2025

Smooth sailing starts here where every day feels like you are on vacation. This home has a surprise when you open the front door and see the beautiful view from the oversized family room overlooking a wide lagoon. A lot of behind the scenes quality featuring a vaulted ceiling in this room along with a number of large windows along the waterfront that lets you feel like relaxing and leaving the stress of the world behind. Three ample bedrooms and 2 full baths, one with total walk in shower. Unique w/d setup and the garage has either 2nd kitchen or workshop. Modern kitchen with beautiful layout open to family room. Outside is maintenance free with large deck overlooking dock and boat area. This home should be seen to appreciate and the location is desirable for any seaworthy craft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jo Ann Norton

Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty License #9804953 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Lazaro

Keller Williams Shore Properties License #1970165

Keller Williams Shore Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,450

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 90
  • Home fronts a lagoon or estuary
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,885 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Handicap Shower

Pool

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Property near a lagoon
  • Bulkhead
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Sunrise Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00369-0000-00037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,450

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Bulkhead, Fenced Area, Lagoon
  • Reso View: Waterview
  • Inclusions: Washer, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage Door Opener, Gas Cooking
  • Subdivision Name: Sunrise Beach
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Stall Shower, Roll In Shower
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic - Pull Down Stairs, Built-Ins, Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr, Skylight, Sliding Door
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Contract Info List PriceSqFt: 397.88
  • Contract Info New Construction: No
  • General Property Info Waterview: Yes
  • General Property Info Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info Basement: No
  • General Property Info HOA: Yes
  • General Property Info Pool: Yes
  • Interior Ceilings - 9Ft 1st Flr: Yes
  • Interior Sliding Door: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • Floors Engineered: Yes
  • Kitchen Floor - Engineered3: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Sliding Door4: Yes
  • Garage Direct Entry: Yes
  • General Property Info Acreage: 0.15
  • General Property Info Lot Dimensions: 75 x 90
  • Location Middle School: Lacey Township
  • Interior Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Roof Shingled: Yes
  • Rooms Living Room: Yes
  • Lot Description Fenced Area: Yes
  • Included Gas Cooking: Yes
  • Included Stove: Yes
  • WaterSewer Public Water: Yes
  • Floors Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Water Heater Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Out Buildings Storage Shed: Yes
  • Exterior Shed: Yes
  • Lot Description Bulkhead2: Yes
  • General Property Info Handicap Access: No
  • Lot Description Lagoon2: Yes
  • Water Type Lagoon: Yes
  • Exterior Porch - Open: Yes
  • Living Room Floor - WW Carpet7: Yes
  • Dining Room Floor - WW Carpet6: Yes
  • Included Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • ExteriorDeck: Yes
  • Style Ranch: Yes
  • Kitchen Eat-In: Yes
  • Exterior Dock: Yes
  • ExteriorOutdoorShower: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Floor - WW Carpet4: Yes
  • Special Needs Stall Shower: Yes
  • Living Room BayBow Window2: Yes
  • Garage Storage Above: Yes
  • Special Needs Roll In Shower: Yes
  • GreatFamily Room Skylight3: Yes
  • Garage Converted: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Other Rooms:Dining 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
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Features Interior:Skylight: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Floor - WW Carpet3: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Full Bath: Yes
  • Primary Bath:Shower Stall: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom Level:First42: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level:First43: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront Features: Lagoon
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Outdoor Shower, Porch - Open, Shed
  • Construction:Siding - Vinyl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, Off Street, Direct Access, Converted Garage, Storage
  • General Property Info:Garage: Yes
  • ParkingOffStreet: Yes
  • Parking Driveway: Yes
  • Parking:Paved: Yes
  • _pound_ AppliancesIncluded:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 40.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lacey Township

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 90
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 13-00369-0000-00037
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10450.0

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Robert H Sharpe H and Robert Mary A
Bought by
Platt Jeffrey and Heacock Lara
Seller's Agent
Jo Ann Norton
Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Lazaro
Keller Williams Shore Properties
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.33%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$771,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$577,020
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$194,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2018
Sold by
Sharpe Mary A
Bought by
Sharpe Mary A and The Robert H Sharpe And Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Sharpe Mary A
Bought by
Sharpe Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Sharpe Robert H and Sharpe Mary A
Bought by
Sharpe Robert H and Sharpe Mary A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1993
Sold by
Graziano Louis E
Bought by
Sharpe Robert H and Sharpe Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
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 $740,000 Shore Properties Title
Deed $740,000 Shore Properties Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $134,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $580,000 New Conventional
Closed $580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $740,000 -1.3% $393 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $398 / Sq Ft
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 $10,450 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2024 $9,520 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2023 $9,083 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2022 $9,333 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2021 $8,895 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2020 $8,883 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2019 $8,726 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2018 $8,623 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2017 $8,425 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2016 $8,142 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2015 $7,767 $412,400 $272,500 $139,900
2014 $7,170 $431,400 $292,500 $138,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 22501934

MOREMLS (Monmouth Ocean Regional REALTORS®)

APN: 13-00369-0000-00037