21 River Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732 (MLS# 22602756)

21 River Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732

$2,600,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 3,392 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,600,000 List Date: 3/10/2026 Last Modified: 5/31/2026

Overview

Description

Set along the Toms River, this custom built riverfront home captures the timeless charm that makes Island Heights feel like a New England coastal escape. Recent renovations include a new roof, 3 zone HVAC, Navien tankless water heater, Control4 smart home system, fresh paint and lighting, a stunning updated kitchen with new appliances, and renovated baths with luxury finishes. Additional upgrades include a new pool heater and filter, plus a brand new private dock with boat and jet ski lifts. With panoramic river views and breathtaking sunsets, this exceptional residence blends classic coastal character with turnkey living in one of the Shore's most picturesque towns. A true legacy home, impossible to recreate and genuinely a one of one opportunity combining the best of nature and luxury.

Listing Details MLS# 22602756

Contract Info

Start Showing Date: 2026-02-06
List Price/SqFt: 795.99
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Sub-Type: Detached
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 21
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Ocean
Municipality: Island Heights (ISL)
Postal City: Island Heights
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08732
Area/Section: Island Hgts
Complex/Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Island Heights
Other Elementary: Island Heights
Middle School: Central Reg Middle
High School: Central Regional
Directions: West End to River Avenue

General Property Info

Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3.1
Handicap Access: No
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: Yes
Apx SqFt: 3392
# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1991
Garage: Yes
# Car Garage: Yes
Acreage: 0.3
Lot Dimensions: 130 x 100
Capital Contribution: No
HOA: No
Pool: No
Waterfront: Yes
Waterview: Yes
Rooms: 8
Basement: No

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 1189000

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-04-01
Sold Date: 2026-05-01

Lot Description

Bulkhead Size: 130
Bulkhead: Yes
Cove: Yes
Riparian Rts: Yes
Riverfront: Yes
Riverview: Yes

More Information

Style

Colonial: Yes
Custom: Yes
Shore Colonial: Yes
Craftsman: Yes

Interior

Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
First Floor Bedroom: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes

Zoning

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Stove: Yes
Washer: Yes

Living Room

Built-Ins: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Fireplace - Gas: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes

Water Type

Bulkhead: Yes
Rip Lease: Yes
River Front: Yes
Other - See Remarks: Yes

Dining Room

Dec Molding: Yes
TRY/VLT/CATH: Yes

Water/Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Kitchen

Center Island: Yes
Floor - Wood: Yes
Dec Molding: Yes
Quartz: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Slab: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Floor - Wood: Yes

Cooling

2 Zoned AC: Yes
Central Air: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Primary Bath

Double Sinks: Yes
Floor - Ceramic: Yes
Shower Stall: Yes

Heating

2 Zoned Heat: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Boat Lift: Yes
Deck: Yes
Security System: Yes
Underground Sprinkler System: Yes
Other: Yes

Parking

Circular Driveway: Yes
Paver Block: Yes

Garage

Attached: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Siding

Cedar Shake: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes
Timberline: Yes

Pool

Heated: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Salt Water: Yes

Property Features

Style: Colonial; Custom; Shore Colonial; Craftsman Interior: Ceilings - 9Ft+ 1st Flr; Dec Molding; First Floor Bedroom; Recessed Lighting Living Room: Built-Ins; Dec Molding; Fireplace - Gas; Floor - Wood Dining Room: Dec Molding; TRY/VLT/CATH Kitchen: Center Island; Floor - Wood; Dec Molding; Quartz Primary Bedroom: Floor - Wood Primary Bath: Double Sinks; Floor - Ceramic; Shower Stall Basement: Crawl Space; Slab Cooling: 2 Zoned AC; Central Air Heating: 2 Zoned Heat; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior: Balcony; Boat Lift; Deck; Security System; Underground Sprinkler System; Other Garage: Attached Siding: Cedar Shake Roof: Shingle; Timberline Parking: Circular Driveway; Paver Block Pool: Heated; In Ground; Salt Water Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove; Washer Zoning: Residential; Single Family Lot Description: Bulkhead; Cove; Riparian Rts; Riverfront; Riverview Water Type: Bulkhead; Rip Lease; River Front; Other - See Remarks Assessment Status: Assessed

Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

Listing Agent: Justin Bosak

Last Updated: May - 31 - 2026

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