Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County housing market saw a flurry of closings on Friday, February 13, as buyers and sellers wrapped up deals across Toms River, Lavallette, and nearby neighborhoods. Properties ranging from modest senior community homes to million-dollar shore retreats all changed hands in a single day, signaling strong early-year momentum in the local market.
Leading the pack was 19 Maryann Place in Toms River, a four-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial that sold for $775,000 after just 12 days on the market. Built in 2003, the 2,736-square-foot property commanded $283 per square foot and was listed by Lisa Hill of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach.
In a surprise sale along the barrier island, a compact two-bedroom beach home at 236 Gull Lane in Lavallette fetched $875,000 after 263 days on the market. The elevated, 748-square-foot property built in 2014 sold for a striking $1,170 per square foot, reflecting the ongoing demand for coastal real estate despite its small footprint.
Homes in Toms River’s active adult and suburban communities also moved briskly. At 35 Westbrook Drive, a two-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1974 sold for $350,000 — 10 percent above its listing price — after just 10 days on the market.
Mid-range listings also found ready buyers, including 1624 Shady Lane, which sold for $480,000 after a week on the market, and 1541 Alpen Lane, which closed at $375,000 after 43 days. Both properties attracted solid offers in sought-after neighborhoods near major commuter routes and the Jersey Shore.
- 19 Maryann Place leads Toms River closings at $775,000
- Lavallette beach cottage sells for $875,000, topping $1,100 per square foot
- Dozens of local homes change hands in one day
Even entry-level and retirement community homes saw quick turnarounds, with 135 Biabou Drive selling for $257,000 after just 22 days and 289 Costa Mesa Drive closing at $272,500 after 89 days.
Agents across multiple firms — from RE/MAX and Keller Williams to Berkshire Hathaway and local independents — reported unusually high closing activity for mid-February, a sign that demand for Ocean County properties remains strong despite rising interest rates.
Friday’s record cluster of closings shows that Toms River’s real estate market continues to attract buyers across every price bracket, from first-time homeowners to coastal investors.Toms River’s market momentum continues into 2026