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609 Parkside Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753

$400,000

3 beds 1 baths 1,104 sqft Built 197416 days on marketClosed

About this home

Home Sweet Home! Charming 3 Bed 1 Bath Ranch in highly desirable Toms River could be the one for you! Well maintained inside and out with curb appeal and plenty of modern upgrades all through, move-in-ready and waiting for you. Covered rocking chair front porch is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or the evening breeze, equipped with a removable ramp for handi-accessible living. Step in to find a spacious, light and bright living room with hardwood floors that shine and elegant decorative molding that flows seamlessly into the formal dining room for easy entertaining. The kitchen offers sleek SS appliances, gorgeous granite counters and ample cabinet storage. Down the hall, find the newly renovated main full bath (2024), a dedicated laundry room with cabinet storage, and all 3 generous bedrooms with lighted ceiling fans for added comfort. Rear enclosed sunroom offers walls of screened-in windows, providing peaceful panoramic views of the beautiful property. Full house attic with pull-down stairs provides ample storage. Summer barbecues are a breeze in the sprawling backyard with shed, along with plenty of extra space to build and play, completely fenced-in for your comfort with vinyl fencing and gate. Newly installed gutter guards (2026), and a low maintenance front yard makes for easy living. Big ticket upgrades include a newer 50 year roof (2024), new furnace/hot water heater (2024), and new AC unit (2024). All in a great location, just steps to water views and marinas including the renowned Gilford Park Yacht Club, close to shopping, dining, and Route 37 for a seamless commute. Don't miss out! Come and see TODAY!!

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 4% APR.

Your estimated payment
$3,081/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$2,777
Principal + interest$1,814
Property tax + insurance$813
PMI / 2nd mortgage$150
Utilities
$452
Heating + cooling$64
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$124
Car insurance + maintenance$124
Other (entertainment)
$158
$3,081/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,919/mo
Purchase price
$400,000
Down payment
$20,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$380,000
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Ranch
Year built
1974
Lot size
0.152 ac
Stories
1
Heating
Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$4,914
MLS #
2701255R
County
Ocean

At a glance

Air conditioning
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorGas Water Heater
Interior
BlindsDrapes-See RemarksShades-ExistingSound System3 BedroomsKitchenLaundry RoomLiving RoomBath MainOther Room(s)Dining RoomUtility RoomNone
Exterior
Open Porch(es)Door(s)-Storm/ScreenScreen/Storm WindowEnclosed Porch(es)Fencing/WallStorage ShedYardInsulated Pane Windows
Parking
Crushed StoneAdditional Parking
Patio & porch
PorchEnclosed
Pool
None
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsNot Eat-in KitchenSeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
1st Floor
Accessibility
Ramp(s)
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Level

Neighborhood — 08753

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population70,3698,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199018.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,9141,137
Male34,1704,307,827147,432,321
Female36,1994,525,010151,655,844
Never Married14,8031,965,81163,775,926
Married31,2103,647,435123,120,365
Separated1,748391,23912,639,686
Widowed4,411515,17215,467,586
Divorced4,652529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold25,5533,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.722.732.60
Medial Age37.3037.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$64,829$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$75,406$83,312$63,629
P C I$27,785$30,662$24,529
M D I$53,682$52,505$41,133
A T H E$57,874$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J82.60%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8753

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