304 Shepard Avenue, Forked River, NJ 08731

New Listing
$497,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.1 Square Footage: 1,888 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742 Status: Active
Current Price: $497,500 List Date: 3/18/2026 Last Modified: 3/18/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom rancher located in desirable Forked River with a bonus in-law suite, perfect for extended family, guests or income opportunity. The main home features a spacious living room, dining room, oversized sunroom, an updated full bathroom, and an additional half bath for convenience. The kitchen is tastefully updated with subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, fantasy brown dolomite counter tops and center island with extra storage, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A laundry room with sink and additional storage adds extra functionality. The private in-law suite offers its own updated kitchen, updated full bathroom, bedroom, and living space, providing a comfortable and flexible living arrangement.

Supplements: Step outside to enjoy the covered porch accessible from both the sunroom and the in-law suite, overlooking the partially fenced backyard--perfect for relaxing or outdoor gatherings. This home offers versatility, updates, and plenty of living space all in one. Book your tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 22607041

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
263.51
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Sub-Type
Detached

Location

House Number
304
Street Name
Shepard
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Ocean
Municipality
Lacey (LAC)
Postal City
Forked River
State
NJ
Zip Code
08731
Area/Section
Forked River
Complex/Subdivision
Barnegat Pines
Middle School
Lacey Township
High School
Lacey Township
Other High
Lacey Township
Directions
Lacy Rd to Shepard Ave

General Property Info

Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2.1
Apx SqFt
1888
# Levels
Yes
Apx Year Built
1968
Garage
No
Acreage
0.04
Lot Dimensions
124
HOA
No
Pool
No
Waterfront
No
Waterview
No
Rooms
11
Basement
No
# Car Garage
0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total
202200
Taxes
5530
Tax Year
2025

Ownership Type

Fee Simple
Yes

Style

Mother/Daughter
Yes
Ranch
Yes

More Information

Interior

Bay/Bow Window
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes

Zoning

Residential
Yes

Showing

Showing Time
Yes

Included

Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes

Living Room

Fireplace - Electric
Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Kitchen

Center Island
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
None
Yes

Great/Family Room

Bay/Bow Window
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior

Deck
Yes
Porch - Enclosed
Yes
Porch - Screened
Yes

Parking

Driveway
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Garage

None
Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed
Yes

Siding

Vinyl
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Rooms

Bathroom
Yes
Bedroom
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Utility Room
Yes

Property Features

Ownership Type: Fee Simple Style: Mother/Daughter; Ranch Interior: Bay/Bow Window; In-Law Floorplan Living Room: Fireplace - Electric Kitchen: Center Island; Ceramic Tile Basement: Crawl Space; None Cooling: None Heating: Baseboard; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Deck; Porch - Enclosed; Porch - Screened Garage: None Siding: Vinyl Roof: Shingle Parking: Driveway; Off Street Included: Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stove Zoning: Residential Assessment Status: Assessed Showing: Showing Time Rooms: Bathroom; Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Bathroom Length: 8.08 Width: 6.36 Dimensions: 8.08 x 6.36 Bathroom Length: 4.81 Width: 3.90 Dimensions: 4.81 x 3.9 Bedroom Length: 12.03 Width: 11.25 Dimensions: 12.03 x 11.25 Bedroom Length: 9.38 Width: 13.97 Dimensions: 9.38 x 13.97 Kitchen Living Room Length: 23.23 Width: 15.48 Dimensions: 23.23 x 15.48 Living Room Length: 19.55 Width: 11.83 Dimensions: 19.55 x 11.83 Primary Bathroom Primary Bedroom Length: 11.02 Width: 13.36 Dimensions: 11.02 x 13.36 Utility Room Length: 15.51 Width: 15.22 Dimensions: 15.51 x 15.22
Listing Office: Redfin Corporation
Listing Agent: Shenna Hines
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Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026
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