53 Illinois Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
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OFF MARKET

53 Illinois Ave
Waretown, NJ 08758

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$420,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,728/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$420,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,728/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$421K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$183K (+77.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +121% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$421K
July 2026$426K
June 2026$425K
May 2026$426K
April 2026$417K
March 2026$418K
February 2026$396K
January 2026$405K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
46 Bryant Rd, Waretown, NJ
0.04
Single-Family Home
$330,000
10/07/25
2
1.5
1,040
51 Oregon Ave, Waretown, NJ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$375,500
05/14/26
3
2
1,640
87 Oregon Avenue, Waretown, NJ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/06/26
3
2
1,508
70 Main St, Waretown, NJ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/30/26
3
2
2,434
28 Pennsylvania Avenue, Waretown, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$380,000
06/30/26
2
1.5
1,218
17 Pennsylvania Ave, Waretown, NJ
0.19
Single-Family Home
$407,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,368
56 Atlantic Ave, Waretown, NJ
0.17
Single-Family Home
$362,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,324

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
58 Illinois Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.04
$294,200
-
-
-
Off Market
46 Bryant Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.04
$333,000
2
1.5
1,040
Off Market
70 Main St, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.07
$450,000
3
2
2,434
Recently Sold
59 Oregon Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.06
$397,200
3
2
1,180
Off Market
51 Oregon Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.06
$375,500
3
2
1,640
Recently Sold
60 Illinois Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.06
$425,000
2
1
1,015
For Sale
207 Maplewood Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005
0.05
$515,400
3
2
1,296
Off Market
62 Illinois Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.07
$552,900
4
2.5
1,950
Off Market
75 Main Street, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.10
$549,000
3
1.5
2,000
Recently Sold
64 Adriatic, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.09
$400,300
2
1.5
-
Off Market
63 Illinois Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
0.09
$360,000
3
2
1,898
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 53 Illinois Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Parking
Carport

About this House

A Diamond in the rough. This home is in the Quaint town of Waretown and is looking for the right person to make it into their home. Close to the parkway and bay. 2nd floor entrance via the steps in back where you will find a full bath with open space for many possibilities.
53 Illinois Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $237,500 on Jun 21, 2024 (21% below the $299,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $2,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 8, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $420,600, with a rent estimate of $2,782/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by THOMAS HOGAN
CENTURY 21 ACTION PLUS REALTY - Little Egg Harbor
Bought with: AGENT NON-MEMBER
Source: SJSRMLS, MLS#584966

Home Details for 53 Illinois Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Hot WaterNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Wood Burning StoveHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, CurtainsFlooring: Tile, W/W Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Tile, W W Carpet
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckExterior: Deck
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Carport,None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Face, StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Blinds, CurtainsParcel Number: 16

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold-In House

Location

Direction & Address
City: Waretown

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9200 sqft

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 584966

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 8, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,850
Jun 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,850
May 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,850
May 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,850
Oct 19, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,850

Market trends in Waretown

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
40
1MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Waretown

At least 36 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Debbie Lacidonia
    "This is a quiet area We look out for each other here people are friendly and there is a lot of community support. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don’t own a dog but. Hear they have a dog park. Also, it’s pretty quite. There are no sidewalks for walking but that isn’t uncommon around here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love Waretown. My neighbors are friendly and the school district is great. There are beautiful parks here like wells mills county park."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s quiet and people are nice. There is a really nice lake around here but where you can take your kids "
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  • Sondra C. .
    "Small town nice location small business water lagoon family organization not too big friendly neighbor "
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  • Erin D.
    "There’s no dog park which is a bit disappointing but the kids parks they do have need to get updated and redone"
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  • Kreyoh
    "This is an active adult community, gated with a award winning golf course and an award winning club house with a restaurant, indoor and outdoor pool , tennis courts and plenty of activities to keep everyone busy ! "
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  • Erin D.
    "It’s not too bad. Wish it was more about the community though and that the parks be renovated completely. "
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  • Kreyoh
    "We have 2 dogs on the invisible fencing ! We see many people walking their dogs . They always pick up whatever the dogs drop ! We are also close to the Barnegat Waretown trail with plenty of parking ! "
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  • Adam P.
    "Good schools , not much to do in the general area unless it’s summer time on LBI, other than that there’s not much around besides a few gyms , Atlantic City is about 40 mins away "
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  • Sdingfeld77
    "Quiet and convenient access to local beaches and local amenities. This is a great place to raise children. "
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  • Donna S. F.
    "It’s a dog loving kind of town. I see people walking their dogs every night and got to know many from walking mine. "
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  • Mdigiovanni50
    "Nothing great are double dead end col de sac home. Thang Avertisment lot detached work shop big yard friendly neighborhood. Very quiet . Fenced in yard. Very saren "
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  • Rita K.
    "It is difficult to walk your dog here and keep it on the sidewalk without it doing his business on people’s lawns. People that do not own dogs get real upset if the dogs should P on the lawn."
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  • Rita K.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 10 years and enjoy the security and friendliness of the people that live here."
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  • Dorothy A.
    "Barnegat Beach in Waretown, NJ is a beautiful place to live. What struck us was how quiet it is, peaceful. Crime is very low, friendly neighbors, good schools. The bay, marinas and bay front restaurants are all within walking distance. Beaches, LBI, Seaside Heights, and lots of shopping are all within 20 minute drive. It has just about everything."
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  • Inger A. T.
    "Waretown has some of the best schools in the area, great shopping and restaurants, easy access to parks and walking trail. Close to the Garden State Parkway Exit 69."
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  • Dga1052
    "This is really resort style living. Great facilities, excellent value and really nice people."
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  • mhelle2
    "lovely, quiet & safe area to raise family. Easy access to highway, fishing and marinas. Friendly community."
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  • Robkovackpga5
    "I used to work in the area and enjoyed living in Waretown very much. I especially enjoyed the very close services and amenities all in walking distance....public library, elementary schools, police station, fire station, daycare, parks recreations, and much more....all walking distance. "
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Frequently asked questions about 53 Illinois Ave

  • What is 53 Illinois Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 Illinois Ave in Waretown, NJ is $420,600.
  • What is the price history for 53 Illinois Ave?
    53 Illinois Ave in Waretown, NJ last sold for $237,500 in June 2024.
  • Is Waretown a buyer's or seller's market?
    Waretown is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Waretown?
    Residents describe Waretown, NJ as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Waretown, NJ.
  • How big is the lot at 53 Illinois Ave?
    The lot at 53 Illinois Ave in Waretown, NJ is about 0.21 acres (9,200 sq ft).
  • Does 53 Illinois Ave have parking?
    Yes, 53 Illinois Ave in Waretown, NJ has on-site parking.

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