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28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 - Property report

Also known as: 28 Messenger St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1843

Acreage

0.147

Sale price

$356,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
28 Messenger Street
ZIP code
08753
County
Ocean
Block
621
Lot
7.01
Municipality
1508
Parcel ID
621-7.01

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/04/2026
Sale price
$356,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$3,778
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,776
Year built
1843
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.147

Area overview

Walk score
65 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/04/2026 $356,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X
03/02/2026 $307,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/20/2006 $1 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/28/2026 - R
07/13/2026 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX
07/28/2026 - R
06/04/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/16/2026 - R
03/02/2026 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/25/2024 - R
05/20/2024 - D		 Assignment of Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/29/2024 - R
04/19/2024 - D		 Mortgage Modification XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/17/2023 - R
09/18/2023 - D		 Mortgage Modification XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/17/2023 - R
09/18/2023 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/03/2022 - R
04/26/2022 - D		 Mortgage Modification XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/18/2020 - R
08/12/2020 - D		 Assignment of Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X
10/02/2017 - R
09/12/2017 - D		 Mortgage Modification XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Base tax
$3,602
Current property tax
$3,778
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$337,900
Land value
$115,000
Building value
$222,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $337,900 $337,900 1.066 $3,602 -39.77%
2024 $337,900 $337,900 1.77 $5,981 +5.29%
2023 $337,900 $337,900 1.681 $5,680 +3.64%
2022 $337,900 $337,900 1.622 $5,481 +21.95%
2021 $184,500 $184,500 2.436 $4,494 +0.41%
2020 $184,500 $184,500 2.426 $4,476 +4.61%
2019 $184,500 $184,500 2.319 $4,279 -1.49%
2018 $184,500 $184,500 2.354 $4,343 +3.75%
2017 $184,500 $184,500 2.269 $4,186 +2.58%
2016 $184,500 $184,500 2.212 $4,081 +4.00%
Permits

Permit information for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Grade School NR Private PK-8 584 0.72
St Joseph Grade School NR Private PK-8 584 0.72
Sung Star Academy & Learning Center NR Private PK-1 79 0.98
Sung Star Academy & Learning Center NR Private PK-1 79 0.98
Walnut Street Elementary School 2 Public K-5 739 1.09
Ocean Regional School NR Public 3, 5, 8-10 0 1.43
South Toms River Elementary School 3 Public K-5 293 1.48
Washington Street Elementary School 5 Public K-5 314 1.50
Pine Beach Elementary School 3 Public K-5 401 1.85
Cedar Grove Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 937 1.91
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Joseph Grade School NR Private PK-8 584 0.72
Ocean Regional School NR Public 3, 5, 8-10 0 1.43
Toms River Intermediate N 4 Public 6-8 1,012 2.45
Ocean Academy NR Private 4-12 32 2.53
Toms River Intermediate S 4 Public 6-8 1,048 2.86
Toms River Intermediate E 4 Public 6-8 1,294 3.36
The Academy at Grace and Peace NR Private K-8 100 3.36
Central Regional Middle School 4 Public 7-8 716 4.66
Manchester Twp Middle School 4 Public 6-8 582 5.47
Lake Riviera Middle School 6 Public 6-8 908 5.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Toms River High - South High School 2 Public 9-12 1,359 0.28
Monsignor Donovan High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.68
Ocean Regional School NR Public 3, 5, 8-10 0 1.43
Toms River High - North High School 3 Public 9-12 1,931 1.87
Toms River Center Vocational School NR Public 9-12 1 2.00
Ocean Academy NR Private 4-12 32 2.53
Toms River High - East High School 4 Public 9-12 1,520 3.17
Ocean Co JDC NR Public 9-12 0 3.68
Performing Arts Academy 7 Public 9-12 270 4.17
Toms River Torah Center NR Private 9-10 0 4.29

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Neighbors for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ

133 James St, Toms River 24 Messenger St, Toms River 16 Madison Ave, Toms River 1111 Lakewood Rd, Toms River 183 James St, Toms River 163 Route 37 W, Toms River 932 Malcolm St, Toms River 56 Dunham Ave, Toms River 47 Main St, Toms River 111 Route 37 E, Toms River 2 Route 37 E, Toms River 517 Irons St, Toms River 65 Dayton Ave, Toms River 1020 Hooper Ave, Toms River 425 River Ter, Toms River 60 Serenity Pl, Toms River 64 Serenity Pl, Toms River 181 James St, Toms River

Nearby ZIP codes for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ

08701, Ocean County, NJ 08720, Monmouth County, NJ 08721, Ocean County, NJ 08722, Ocean County, NJ 08723, Ocean County, NJ 08724, Ocean County, NJ 08730, Monmouth County, NJ 08732, Ocean County, NJ 08734, Ocean County, NJ 08735, Ocean County, NJ 08736, Monmouth County, NJ 08738, Ocean County, NJ 08741, Ocean County, NJ 08742, Ocean County, NJ 08755, Ocean County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753?

The development at 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 was built in 1843.

What is the total square footage of 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753?

28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 has a total of 1,776 square feet.

When was 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 last sold and what was the sale price?

28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 was last sold on 06/04/2026 for $356,000.

What is the assessed value of 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753?

28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 is currently assessed at $337,900.

What are the property taxes for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753?

The property taxes for 28 Messenger Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 total $3,602.

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