$150,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

840 Ocean Ave Unit 41 Ocean City, NJ 08226

-- Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

7% Above List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool View
  • Community Pool
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Ocean City Primary School Rated A
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1-minute walk to North Street Playground

About This Home

As of May 2025

Super Location! Short walk to the beaches of Ocean City!! Enjoy the rides, walking the boards and eating at our famous pizzerias and candy shops!! This second floor Sifting Sands studio is fully furnished with a sofa and bed. Galley Kitchen and full bath. There is also a dining room table and a pool view!! This unit is also pet friendly and fees include your water, sewer, trash, cable TV, common area maintenance, flood insurance and hot water! Enjoy the pool and convenience of this money making condo this summer!!! No year round occupancy. The new owner has to accommodate the on site rental during the season. Approximate dates the unit is rented are from Mid April to Mid to End of October. The on site program offers maid and linen service. The owners can live in the property in the off months (End of October through Mid April) or rent it yourself during the Winter months! The Owners can use up to 14 days during the rental period of Mid April to Mid end October for themselves.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Portock

RE/MAX ATLANTIC License #0572576 Listed on: 02/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Portock

RE/MAX ATLANTIC License #0572576 Listed on: 02/03/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $836

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Parking

  • Off-Site Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pool Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance, management, sewer, trash, water, hot water, cable, pool
  • Sifting Sands Condos

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$836

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Condominium
  • Type: Condo
  • Lvt Date: 02/03/2025
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Number Of Levels In Unit: One
  • Number Of Stories In Bldg: Two
  • Unit Location: Pool View, Second Floor
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Common Area Features: Cable Tv, Laundromat On Site, Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Exterior: Off Site Parking

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Units
  • Heating: Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Includes: Insurance, Maintenance, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water, Hot Water, Cable, Pool
  • Condo Name: Sifting Sands
  • Management: On-Site Professionals

Rental Info

  • Pets: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Moller C Richard
Bought by
Coleman Brian E
Seller's Agent
Catherine Portock
RE/MAX ATLANTIC
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Portock
RE/MAX ATLANTIC
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
7.14%
Views
154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2024
Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
840 Ocean Ave 41 Llc
Bought by
Moller C Richard
Seller's Agent
Michael Sutley
Keller Williams Realty Jersey Shore-Ocean City
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Portock
RE/MAX ATLANTIC
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-12.75%
Views
378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2022
Closed on
Jun 7, 2022
Sold by
Mccrane Joan M
Bought by
840 Ocean Ave 41 Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Gullo
Fox Real Estate-Ocean
Buyer's Agent
Damon Bready
BHHS FOX and ROACH-Simpson OC
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$121,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
1.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Sweeney Jr James T
Bought by
Mccrane Joan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2017
Sold by
Howard R Craig
Bought by
Mccrane Joan M and Sweeney James T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2012
Closed on
Mar 12, 2012
Sold by
Roebling Bank
Bought by
Howard R Craig and Mccrane Joan M
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Huber
BHHS FOX and ROACH-109 34th OC
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Huber
BHHS FOX and ROACH-109 34th OC
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2011
Sold by
Colon Jose J and Colon Bonnie J
Bought by
Roebling Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Briglia Jesse J and Thomas Rosemarie
Bought by
Colon Jose J and Colon Bonnie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,900
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2004
Sold by
Sifting Sands Of Ocean City Llc
Bought by
Briglia Jesse J and Thomas Rosemarie
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 $150,000 Surety Title
Deed $130,000 Surety Title
Deed $130,000 Surety Title
Deed $121,500 Vernon Allen H
Quit Claim Deed -- Zabel Matthew A
Deed -- None Available
Deed $55,000 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Deed $159,900 The Title Company Of Jersey
Deed $124,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $119,900 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $150,000 0.0% --
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $150,000 +7.1% --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $140,000 +7.7% --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $130,000 -6.5% --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2024 06/06/24 Price Changed $139,000 -6.7% --
04/09/2024 04/09/24 For Sale $149,000 +22.6% --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Sold $121,500 +1.3% --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2022 05/08/22 For Sale $119,900 +118.0% --
03/13/2012 03/13/12 Sold $55,000 0.0% --
03/02/2012 03/02/12 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2012 02/24/12 For Sale $55,000 -- --
Source: South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

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 $836 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2023 $798 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2022 $767 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2021 $749 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2020 $729 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2019 $720 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2018 $714 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2017 $703 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2016 $676 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2015 $667 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
2014 $657 $74,500 $42,100 $32,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

MLS Number: 592762

South Jersey Shore Regional MLS

APN: 08-00804-0000-00017-0000-C41