Shelter Cove Lot. Here's that waterfront opportunity you always wanted. 50 x 100 lot, 8 houses in with easy access to the open bay. Vinyl bulkhead is 8 years old per seller.
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Listed by Robert Cox• Crossroads Realty, Inc.
•732-244-4900 (broker)
•support@crnj.com (broker)
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Shelter Cove Lot. Here's that waterfront opportunity you always wanted. 50 x 100 lot, 8 houses in with easy access to the open bay. Vinyl bulkhead is 8 years old per seller.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,798 (+7.3%)
$235,000 + $407,800
$642,800
2024
$10,995 (+5.2%)
$235,000 + $368,800
$603,800
2023
$10,452 (+3.9%)
$235,000 + $368,800
$603,800
2022
$10,062 (+22.5%)
$235,000 + $367,900
$602,900
2021
$8,216 (+114.1%)
$235,000 + $367,900
$602,900
2020
$3,838 (+4.5%)
$153,900 + $174,100
$328,000
2019
$3,672 (+1.4%)
$153,900
2018
$3,623 (+0.9%)
$153,900
2017
$3,592 (−10.7%)
$153,900
2013
$4,021 (−23.1%)
$153,900 + $6,400
$160,300
2012
$5,226 (−8.8%)
$198,000 + $6,400
$204,400
2011
$5,734 (+5.7%)
$279,800 + $60,000
$339,800
2010
$5,422 (+10.9%)
$320,300 + $64,500
$384,800
2009
$4,891
$320,300 + $64,500
$384,800
Tax history for 28 Mermaid Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,798 (+7.3%)
$235,000 + $407,800
$642,800
2024
$10,995 (+5.2%)
$235,000 + $368,800
$603,800
2023
$10,452 (+3.9%)
$235,000 + $368,800
$603,800
2022
$10,062 (+22.5%)
$235,000 + $367,900
$602,900
2021
$8,216 (+114.1%)
$235,000 + $367,900
$602,900
2020
$3,838 (+4.5%)
$153,900 + $174,100
$328,000
2019
$3,672 (+1.4%)
$153,900
2018
$3,623 (+0.9%)
$153,900
2017
$3,592 (−10.7%)
$153,900
2013
$4,021 (−23.1%)
$153,900 + $6,400
$160,300
2012
$5,226 (−8.8%)
$198,000 + $6,400
$204,400
2011
$5,734 (+5.7%)
$279,800 + $60,000
$339,800
2010
$5,422 (+10.9%)
$320,300 + $64,500
$384,800
2009
$4,891
$320,300 + $64,500
$384,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ocean County
APN
0800724 1100137
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x100
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Topography: Level
Has Water View
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $153,900
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $3,592
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Public Hook/Up Avail
Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public Hook-up Available
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: TOMS RIVER REGIONAL
Location Information
Directions: East on Bay Ave. Right onto Mermaid. Lot is on left side.
Location Type: Lagoon
Municipality: TOMS RIVER TWP
Road Surface Type: Paved
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: —
County: Ocean County
APN: 0800724 1100137
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Dover Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Toms River Intermediate East
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Toms River High - East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Toms River, NJ • 08753
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$726,000 – $878,000
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