Sold for $850,000 on 05/21/25
$850,000
26 Mermaid Road, Toms River, NJ 08753
4beds
1,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$874,700 Zestimate®
$504/sqft
$3,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$874,700
$787,000 - $971,000
$3,346/mo
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What's special
Experience the ultimate in coastal living with this beautifully renovated waterfront home, perfectly set just seven houses from the open bay. Located on an oversized lot with breathtaking water views and just seconds to open water, this property offers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy the very best of the Jersey Shore lifestyle. Step inside to discover 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an oversized 2-car garage, all enhanced by a full suite of brand-new high-efficiency systems, including a gas furnace, A/C, water heater, pressure tank, and water softener. The expansive backyard is perfect for entertaining or adding a pool, framed by a vinyl bulkhead with brand new cap. Set on a quiet dead-end street in a family-friendly neighborhood, you'll love being able to walk to the beach, parks, tennis and basketball courts, with surf spots and the boardwalk just minutes away. A new driveway, installed in March 2025, completes this exceptional waterfront retreat. This waterfront residence is more than just a home, it's a lifestyle of sun-soaked days, breezy evenings, effortless shore living, and the bonus of low taxes.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 09:21am
Listed by:
Kyle T Marcell 908-278-8825,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Timothy O'Shea, 1430760
Keller Williams Shore Properties
Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22511582
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dec Molding, Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Dock
- Waterfront features: Lagoon
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 08007241100138
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Toms River
- Subdivision: Shelter Cove
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2025 | Sold | $850,000+0%$504/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Pending sale | $849,900$503/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,9000%$503/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listing removed | $850,000$504/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$504/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,454 +10.4% | $461,600 |
| 2022 | $6,751 | $461,600 |
| 2021 | $6,751 +5% | $461,600 +71.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 08753
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10East Dover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Toms River Intermediate EastGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10Toms River High - East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Dover
- Middle: TR Intr East
- High: Toms River East
Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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