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Aerial view of 223 Lester Road, Toms River, NJ with the parcel outlined

223 Lester Road

Toms River, NJResidential

3
Beds
2
Baths
1965
Year Built
0.2231 ac
Lot Size
Flood ZoneZone X

Minimal flood risk

Minimal flood hazard.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Verify with your insurer.

Tax & Assessment

Total Assessed Value
$326,500
Land Value
$92,000
Improvement Value
$234,500
Annual Property Tax
$5,946
Property Class
Residential

Neighborhood

$378,000
Median home value
$139,113
Median household income
95%
Owner-occupied

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year), for this home's census tract.

Nearby Schools

  • Cedar Grove Elementary School
    Elementary · Toms River
    0.3 mi
  • Washington Street Elementary School
    Elementary · Toms River
    1.2 mi
  • Walnut Street Elementary School
    Elementary · Toms River
    1.2 mi
  • Ocean Regional School
    Toms River
    1.3 mi
  • East Dover Elementary School
    Elementary · Toms River
    1.4 mi

Nearest public schools by distance. Source: NCES (U.S. Dept. of Education). Confirm attendance zones with the school district.

Recent Sales in Melody Park

  • 230 Carol Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
    Sold May 2026 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sq ft
    $435,000
  • 890 Roundtree Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
    Sold Jan 2026 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,600 sq ft
    $660,000
  • 241 Lester Road, Toms River, Nj 08753
    Sold Dec 2025 · 3 bd · 1 ba
    $555,000
  • 226 Carol Drive, Toms River, Nj 08753
    Sold Sep 2025 · 3 bd · 2 ba
    $425,000

Recent closed sales in this home's community, per the MLS. Shown for context only, not a valuation.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
1
Basement
Yes

Exterior & Parking

Lot Size
0.2231 acres

Construction & Zoning

Year Built
1965
Architectural Style
Ranch Rambler
Building Description
1F 1338
Land Use
Single Family Residential
Zoning
R90
Property Class
Residential
Block / Lot
Block 608.10, Lot 16
County
Ocean

Sale History

Last Recorded Sale
$174,900
Sale Date
December 6, 2002
Deed Reference
Book 11129, Page 00562

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Property details are sourced from New Jersey public tax and property records (NJ MOD-IV / NJGIN and public parcel data). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.