See other homes in:
Primary listing photo
Listing photo 2
Listing photo 3
Listing photo 4
Listing photo 5

203 Gilford Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732

4beds
3baths
2,806sqft
$699,900
$249price/sqft
$5,606/moest. monthly cost
$224,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Who's ready to make a splash this summer? This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Ranch in the charming, quaint community of Island Heights is a true entertainer's home! The spacious kitchen features stainless appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast bar that flows into the living, dining, and family rooms, perfect for gatherings. Three generously sized bedrooms share a hall bath, while the oversized primary suite offers two closets (one walk-in), a full bath w/garden tub, and private yard access to sit on the deck with your morning coffee. Step outside to your fenced resort with an inground pool & covered pavilion that is ideal for hosting all season long! Big ticket items already done incl. roof, heating, and AC (2024.) There's a basement and attic for added storage. Come take a look!

Getting Around

62
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
37
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1977

Materials

  • Roof: Timberline

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Attic: Attic

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,806
  • Total interior livable area: 2,806 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1100043000000009
  • Zoning description: Residential, Single Family
  • Exclusions: Personal items,washer and dryer

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Private pool: Yes
  • Pool features: Fenced,In Ground,Pool Equipment
  • Exterior features: Storage,Swimming,Lighting

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.39 Acres
  • Features: Oversized
  • Lot size dimensions: 100 x 170

Parking

  • Parking features: Circular Driveway,Paved,Double Wide Drive,None
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Coastal Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,539$42,468
Home Insurance *$512$6,144
Property Taxes $1,246$14,952
Electricity $309$3,711
Total$5,606$67,272
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$192,205/yr
40% on housing$168,180/yr
45% on housing$149,493/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
Visit Website →
Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.2%
7.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.1%
-2.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$249This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 08732$384
Ocean County$354

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 08732$351
Ocean County$302

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-13Price change$769,000
2026-04-06Listed for sale$798,500
1994-07-27Sold$95,750

For Sale by Agent

AgentMary Bianchi
BrokerageRealty One Group Emerge

Similar Homes