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232 Ocean Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732

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$1,600,000

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COMING SOON!! Taken from the beach along the Toms River

From the back of the house looking at the Toms River

TAKEN FROM THE BEACH AT THE RIVER'S EDGE

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 1,920 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,600,000 List Date: 5/22/2026 Last Modified: 5/24/2026

Overview

Description

SELLER REQUESTS BEST OFFER BEST TERMS BY MON 5/25/26 by 6pm. Perched atop a hill overlooking the Toms River in sought-after Island Heights, this remarkable waterfront residence dates to 1893 and originally served as the carriage house to 236 Ocean Ave. Thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained, this home beautifully preserves its historic character while seamlessly incorporating modern comforts. Wood floors throughout, while soaring 11½-foot ceilings on the first floor create an extraordinary sense of openness and light. The living room is anchored by a brick-front gas fireplace, and expansive windows capture breathtaking river views while filling the home with natural light. A window-lined rear sun porch provides a serene retreat for enjoying the waterfront in every season.

Supplements: Offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the home includes a spacious primary suite with a private en suite bath and walk-in closet. All upstairs closets are cedar-lined, adding warmth and timeless appeal. The home also features upgraded heavy duty pull-down attic stairs providing sturdy and convenient access to additional storage. Downstairs you will fi ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 22614297

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2026-05-22
List Price/SqFt: 833.33
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 232
Street Name: Ocean
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Ocean
Municipality: Island Heights (ISL)
Postal City: Island Heights
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08732
Area/Section: Island Hgts
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Island Heights
Other Elementary: Island Heights
Middle School: Central Reg Middle
High School: Central Regional
Directions: West End to River to Ocean Ave.

General Property Info

Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2.1
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: Yes
Apx SqFt: 1920
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1875
Garage: No
Acreage: 0.33
Capital Contribution: No
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Rooms: 12
Basement: Yes
# Car Garage: 0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 1049600
Taxes: 23448
Tax Year: 2025

Remarks & Misc

Excluded: Personal items

Style

Colonial: Yes

More Information

Interior

Attic: Yes
Attic - Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: Yes
Center Hall: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Handicap Eqp: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes

Showing

Showing Time: Yes

Foyer

Closet(s): Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Lot Description

Beachfront: Yes
Cove: Yes
Riparian Rts: Yes
Riverfront: Yes
Riverview: Yes

Included

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Cooking: Yes
Garbage Disposal: Yes
Generator: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stove: Yes
Track Lighting: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Bay/Bow Window: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Ceilings - Beamed: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
French Doors: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes

Water Type

Riparian Rights: Yes
River Front: Yes
Riverview: Yes

Dining Room

Built-Ins: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
Well: Yes

Floors

Cement: Yes

Kitchen

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Floor - Ceramic: Yes
Granite/Stone Counter: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes
Workshop/ Workbench: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Cooling

2 Zoned AC: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Floor - Ceramic: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes

Out Buildings

Shed(s): Yes

Heating

2 Zoned Heat: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Lighting: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes
Shed: Yes
Swimming: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes

Parking

Asphalt: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Garage

None: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Wood: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Special Needs

Stair Lift: Yes
Stall Shower: Yes
Support Rails: Yes

Management Type

No Management: Yes

Rooms

Basement: Yes
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes
Primary Bathroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Basement Level

Basement: Yes

Bathroom Level

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Primary Bathroom Level

Second: Yes

Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Dining Room Level

First: Yes

Kitchen Level

First: Yes

Living Room Level

First: Yes

Primary Bedroom Level

Second: Yes

Other Level

Second: Yes

Sunroom Level

First: Yes

Property Features

Style: Colonial Interior: Attic; Attic - Pull Down Stairs; Bay/Bow Window; Bonus Room; Built-in Features; Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Center Hall; Dec Molding; French Doors; Handicap Eqp; Recessed Lighting Foyer: Closet(s); Floor - Wood Living Room: Bay/Bow Window; Built-Ins; Ceilings - Beamed; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood; French Doors; TRY/VLT/CATH Dining Room: Built-Ins; Dec Molding; Floor - Wood; TRY/VLT/CATH Kitchen: Ceramic Tile; Floor - Ceramic; Granite/Stone Counter Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood; Full Bath; Walk-in Closet Primary Bath: Ceramic Tile; Floor - Ceramic; Shower Stall Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access; Workshop/ Workbench Floors: Cement Cooling: 2 Zoned AC Heating: 2 Zoned Heat; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Shed; Swimming; Underground Sprinkler System Garage: None Siding: Wood Roof: Shingle Parking: Asphalt; Driveway; Off Street Out Buildings: Shed(s) Included: Ceiling Fan(s); Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooking; Garbage Disposal; Generator; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stove; Track Lighting; Washer Zoning: Residential Lot Description: Beachfront; Cove; Riparian Rts; Riverfront; Riverview Water Type: Riparian Rights; River Front; Riverview Special Needs: Stair Lift; Stall Shower; Support Rails Management Type: No Management Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Basement; Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Sunroom Basement Level: Basement Bathroom Level: First; Second Primary Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Dining Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Other Level: Second Sunroom Level: First

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Bathroom	First	half
Kitchen	First	exterior access
Dining Room	First
Sunroom	First	exterior access
Living Room	First	Gas FP
Other	Second	Cedar WIC
Bedroom	Second	Cedar WIC
Bathroom	Second	Full, Tub & Stall
Bedroom	Second	Drop down Ironing board
Primary Bedroom	Second	Cedar WIC
Primary Bathroom	Second	Full, stall
Basement	Basement	Full unfinished walkout

Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

Listing Agent: Candace Golembeski

Last Updated: May - 24 - 2026

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