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$370,000

79 Railroad Ave

Waretown, NJ
PENDING-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,482
Square Feet
0.23
Lot Size (acres)
1970
Year Built
39
Days On Market

Bring your vision and make this charming Cape Cod your own! Located in the desirable Dogtown section of Waretown and directly across from the ball fields, this home offers 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1,482 square feet of living space. Hardwood floors flow throughout the first floor, while a wood-burning stove adds warmth and character. The full basement provides plenty of additional storage. Solar panels installed approximately four years ago and a backup battery offer added convenience and peace of mind. Situated on a generously sized 66x141x72x146 lot, the property provides ample outdoor space. A large shed with electricity is ideal for storage, a workshop, or hobbies. With some updating and personal touches, this home is ready to become the one you’ll be proud to call your own!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
14 days ago
Listed By
Brian R MacFarlane, 6092905936 · BHHS Zack Shore REALTORS, 6095976464
MLS#
NJOC2045282
Source
Bright
Status
PENDING-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
79 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ 08758
City
Waretown
County
Ocean
Neighborhood
WARETOWN - DOGTOWN
Zip Code
08758

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1970
Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Frame
Building Area
1,482 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Patio and Porch
Deck
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.23 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,482 sq. ft.
Total
1,482 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$370,000
Annual Taxes
$4,833

Schools

100/100
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06 · 0.2 mi
City
Waretown
Students
257
Student body
82% White · 11% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
42%
Phone
(609) 693-3131
100/100
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–04 · 2 mi
City
Barnegat
Students
256
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
81% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
30%
Phone
(609) 660-8900
99/100
Lacey Township Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 4.9 mi
City
Forked River
Students
648
Student body
88% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
31%
Phone
(609) 242-2100
76/100
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02 · 2.8 mi
City
Barnegat
Students
744
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
62% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black
Free/reduced lunch
48%
Phone
(609) 698-5832
55/100
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Grades PK–PK · 3.5 mi
City
Barnegat
Students
453
Student body
57% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino · 10% Black
Free/reduced lunch
57%
Phone
(609) 698-5826
53/100
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.4 mi
City
Waretown
Students
75
Student body
77% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
8%
Phone
(732) 286-5660
52/100
Waretown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02 · 0.1 mi
City
Waretown
Students
312
Student body
83% White · 10% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
37%
Phone
(609) 693-3131
52/100
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 2.7 mi
City
Barnegat
Students
552
Student body
68% White · 17% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Black
Free/reduced lunch
24%
Phone
(609) 698-5880

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/17/2026Listed for sale$370,000

Listed by Brian R MacFarlane · BHHS Zack Shore REALTORS · 6095976464

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: NJOC2045282

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