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$1,299,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,200 Sq. Ft.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Statley Queen Anne Style Victorian built in the late 1870's sits high on the hill directly across the street from the river. This home comes with a separate deeded 200' riparian grant; build your dock and enjoy the waterfront on the Toms River. Enjoy the southern exposure all year long, the southeast breezes all summer long and watch a different sunset every night from the large front porch. Some highlights include a new kitchen in 2021, new bath on first floor, original pine flooring throughout (wide planking on third floor), plaster walls and paneling removed in two bedroooms on 2nd floor and replaced with sheetrock in 2023, gas fireplace, newer 2nd and 3rd floor baths, formal dining room and so much more!

Full Property Details for 56 River Ave

General

  • Sold For: $1,299,000
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Monmouth
  • MLS ID: 22514668
  • Added to Site: 243 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings (9 Feet or More) First Floor, High Ceilings (9 Feet or More) Second Floor
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Gas Fireplace, Wood Floor
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Nook/Dining Area, Center Island, Dinette, Eat-In, Newer, Quartz
  • Dining Room: Wood Floor

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Storm Windows, Lighting

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On-Street

Location

  • Area: Island Heights (ISL)
  • Municipality: Island Heights (ISL)
  • County: Ocean

School Information

  • Other School: Island Heights

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 3,200
  • Living Area: 3,200 Sq. Ft.

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: 51 x 165
  • Zoning: Residential

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $374.69

Disclosures and Reports

  • Inclusions: Outdoor Lighting, Air Conditioning Units, Washer, Blinds/Shades, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Dryer, Light Fixtures, Stove, Refrigerator, Fireplace Equipment, Gas Cooking
  • Property ID: 11-00013-0000-00004
  • Section: Island Hgts

Listed and Sold by Childers Sotheby's Int Realty, Colleen J Burt

Listing agent

— 56 River Ave —

  • Colleen J Burt

    Childers Sotheby's Int Realty

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Schools serving 56 River Ave

School Districts:Island Heights Borough School District, Central Regional School District
NameGradesDistance
Island Heights Elementary School
115 Summit Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732
K-60.3 mi
Central Regional Middle School
509 Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley Township, NJ 08721
7-84.7 mi
Central Regional High School
509 Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley Township, NJ 08721
9-124.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 56 River Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2025
Sold
$1,299,000
8.34%
MLS
5/19/2025
Listed
$1,199,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed and Sold by Childers Sotheby's Int Realty, Colleen J Burt

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56 River Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732 (MLS# 22514668) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,299,000 on August 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 56 River Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Island Heights? You can browse all Island Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.