What Can $250K Buy You In Toms River? Here Are 5 Homes

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Tuesday, Patch told you how much money you have to make to afford a home at the median sale price in South Jersey.

According to HSH.com, which tracks mortgage rates, the median sale price of a home in South Jersey is $238,900. (We won't get into that whole Central Jersey debate — that's a discussion for another time!) The income needed to buy that is $56,194.50, according to HSH.com.

The question is, what can you buy that's near that median price range? Here are five homes in Toms River listed at $250,000 from our partners at realtor.com.

324 Twin Oaks Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753

Perfect opportunity to live in Twin Oaks. This ranch has everything on a buyer's wish list: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, family room, basement and 2 car garage on a lovely piece of property with a large backyard. Needs some TLC but has great bones and potential. More features include a charming and spacious front porch as well as hardwood floors throughout most of the house a fireplace and the main bath has been remodeled. Check this one out!

207 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753 $250,000

This spacious house has been lovingly cared for and enjoyed by the present owners as their vacation home.The location is perfect for access to the Bay or over the bridge to enjoy the boardwalk and beach. The enclosed porch invites you to relax and unwind with it's many windows,high ceiling and plenty of room for comfortable seating.As you enter the house you are greeted by a floor plan that surprises you since it's bigger than you expect.With two living spaces, a large kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space and a dining area as well.There are three bedrooms on one side of the house and the Master is on the other. With both living spaces on each side of the kitchen it is the perfect floor plan for entertaining and keeping the kitchen the heart of the home.

131 Ernst St, Toms River, NJ 08753, $250,000

Great 3 Bedroom/2 Full Bath Single Family Home in the Village of Toms River. Charming & Move in Ready with Enclosed Front Porch, Hardwood floors throughout, Fireplace in Living Room, Eat in kitchen, full basement, shared driveway with private oversize parking space, and large deck that leads to a spacious backyard! This one is a must see!

1083 Overlook Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753 $250,000

Cozy ranch home on large corner lot. Peaceful park-like setting. Gorgeous, newly finished wood floors in living room and bedrooms. Huge sunroom/dining room overlooking private fenced backyard. In addition large covered outdoor porch/patio in back yard. Front yard beautifully landscaped. Extra large driveway for multiple cars. You will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of room in the basement!

57 14th St, Toms River, NJ 08753 $249,999

Beautiful home in the Silverton section of Toms River. The home features 3 bedrooms, updated bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, one-car garage, 125x100 lot size, front porch, newer siding, roof, gas heat, ceramic tile floors in kitchen, dining room, laundry room and hallway. New floor in master bedroom, just put in; new vanity, toilet, shower doors in bathroom, laundry room out to a deck with oversized backyard, bay window in living room overlooking the front porch, all rooms were just professionally painted. Front of the home landscaped. Great, great home a must-see.

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