LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION! Spacious 4 bedroom colonial on . 36 acre located in one of Forked River's finest of areas on a peaceful dead end street. Boaters will be SHORE to love nearby marinas & waterfront dining. Inviting front porch & ultimate in privacy can be found in the backyard which features a patio. Foyer with coat closet is open to the large Living/Dining Room combo. 1st Floor Hallway with closet & Half Bath lead to 1st Floor In-Law Suite/2nd Master Bedroom which boasts a full bath, nice sized bedroom, & attached bonus room which could serve as a den, living room, office, nursery, etc. Kitchen offers additional dining area & has a wall "cut out" so it's open to the dining area within the living room - Entertaining Appeal! Off the Kitchen is the Mud/Laundry/Utility Room with laundry tub & access to the attached 1 car garage. ,2nd Floor Features: landing with linen closet, Master Bedroom with two closets (1 of which is a walk in) & full bathroom, two bedrooms, & main full bath. In summary, that's a total of 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 Baths. .. the amount of closets throughout are amazing! This house was built in the awesome 80's & is requesting you bring your vision as far as cosmetic updating goes - if you so desire, you can upgrade/renovate to customize it into YOUR Home Sweet Home! What is not to love about Lacey's low taxes and again I must mention. .. .THE LOCATION!! Within close proximity to marinas, parks, lakes, dining, shopping, schools, & major roadways including Rt. 9 & Garden State Parkway. Enjoy the razzle dazzle of Atlantic City within a 45 minute drive & just 20-30 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Long Beach Island & Seaside/Island Beach State Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Rayhon• Home Alliance Realty
•609-978-9009 (broker)
•lisa.g.lopez@followupboss.me (broker)
Bought with Casey Quinn• RE/MAX at Barnegat Bay - Forked River
LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION! Spacious 4 bedroom colonial on .36 acre located in one of Forked River's finest of areas on a peaceful dead end street. Boaters will be SHORE to love nearby marinas & waterfront dining. Inviting front porch & ultimate in privacy can be found in the backyard which features a shed & patio. Foyer with coat closet is open to the large Living/Dining Room combo. 1st Floor Hallway with closet & Half Bath lead to 1st Floor In-Law Suite/2nd Master Bedroom which boasts a full bath, nice sized bedroom, & attached bonus room which could serve as a den, living room, office, nursery, etc. Kitchen offers additional dining area & has a wall ''cut out'' so it's open to the dining area within the living room - Entertaining Appeal! Off the Kitchen is the Mud/Laundry/Utility Room with laundry tub & access to the attached 1 car garage.2nd Floor Features: landing with linen closet, Master Bedroom with two closets (1 of which is a walk in) & full bathroom, two bedrooms, & main full bath. In summary, that's a total of 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 Baths...the amount of closets throughout are amazing! This house was built in the awesome 80's & is requesting you bring your vision as far as cosmetic updating goes - if you so desire, you can upgrade/renovate to customize it into YOUR Home Sweet Home! What is not to love about Lacey's low taxes and again I must mention....THE LOCATION!! Within close proximity to marinas, parks, lakes, dining, shopping, schools, & major roadways including Rt. 9 & Garden State Parkway. Enjoy the razzle dazzle of Atlantic City within a 45 minute drive & just 20-30 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Long Beach Island & Seaside/Island Beach State Park.
Public Records
Nov 7, 1979
Sold
$67,500
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$11,800
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,885 (+7.9%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2024
$7,306 (+7.0%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2023
$6,830 (+4.7%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2022
$6,524 (+1.7%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2021
$6,415 (+3.3%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2020
$6,210 (+4.3%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2019
$5,954 (+1.2%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2018
$5,884 (+2.3%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2017
$5,749 (+10.0%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2016
$5,226 (+14.1%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2014
$4,579 (−5.9%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2013
$4,864 (+7.9%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2012
$4,506 (+4.0%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2011
$4,335 (+2.4%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2010
$4,235 (+15.4%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2009
$3,670
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
Tax history for 3 Thropp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,885 (+7.9%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2024
$7,306 (+7.0%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2023
$6,830 (+4.7%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2022
$6,524 (+1.7%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2021
$6,415 (+3.3%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2020
$6,210 (+4.3%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2019
$5,954 (+1.2%)
$108,300 + $180,000
$288,300
2018
$5,884 (+2.3%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2017
$5,749 (+10.0%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2016
$5,226 (+14.1%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2014
$4,579 (−5.9%)
$108,300 + $173,100
$281,400
2013
$4,864 (+7.9%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2012
$4,506 (+4.0%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2011
$4,335 (+2.4%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2010
$4,235 (+15.4%)
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
2009
$3,670
$122,600 + $172,700
$295,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Bonus Room, Additional Bedroom
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $173,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: Unknown
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Topography: Level
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $108,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,944
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $281,400
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $5,749
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: LACEY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: Garden State Parkway to Exit 74 - Right onto Lacey Road & continue just under 3 miles (heading towards Captain's Inn Restaurant)- Left onto Thropp Road - Home will be on the right.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Municipality: LACEY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,944
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Ocean County
APN: 1300287 00002 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Forked River Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Lacey Twp Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Lacey Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-22% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forked River, NJ • 08731
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$578,000 – $699,000
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