Cape Cod in Island Heights. 4 beds, 2 full baths, 1,452 sq ft. Attached 2-car garage. New LVP flooring, fresh paint throughout, new furnace. Gas heat, central A/C. Vaulted ceiling in open-concept living area with ceiling fan. Sliding glass door to rear yard. Kitchen features white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless gas range, dishwasher, French door refrigerator, and recessed lighting. Dedicated laundry room. Three main-level bedrooms with carpet. Upper-level bedroom with walk-in closet. Full bath on each floor. 0.3 mi to Island Heights Yacht Club. 0.5 mi to West End Ave Crabbing Pier. 0.8 mi to Island Heights Bagelry. PROPERTY OVERVIEW 7 Lake Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732. Cape Cod-style single-family home. 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,452 sq ft of living space on a 0.11-acre lot. Built in 1994. Attached 2-car garage. No HOA. Not in a flood zone. No special assessments. Resale. RECENT UPDATES New luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring installed throughout main level living areas including foyer, hallway, living room, kitchen, and laundry room. Fresh interior paint throughout entire home. New furnace installed. All updates completed prior to listing. MECHANICALS & UTILITIES Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Forced air system with vents throughout. Dedicated laundry room on main level with washer and dryer hookups (electric dryer connection and hot/cold water valves). Water heater on site. 2-car attached garage with interior access. MAIN LEVEL -- LAYOUT & FEATURES Entry foyer with new LVP flooring leading to open-concept main living area. Living room features vaulted/cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, and sliding glass door to rear yard. Natural light from multiple windows. Open flow between living room and kitchen. Kitchen features white shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, peninsula with breakfast bar seating, stainless steel gas range, stainless steel dishwasher, stainless steel French door refrigerator with in-door water and ice dispenser, recessed lighting, and range hood. Pantry/closet storage adjacent to kitchen. Three bedrooms located on the main level, all with carpet flooring. Each bedroom includes closet storage. Full bathroom on main level with walk-in glass-door shower stall, single vanity with medicine cabinet, and tile flooring. Dedicated laundry room on main level with LVP flooring, washer hookup, dryer hookup, and utility connections. Separate from living areas. UPPER LEVEL -- LAYOUT & FEATURES One bedroom on upper level with vaulted/sloped ceiling, carpet flooring, and oversized walk-in closet with wire shelving and double hanging rods. Full bathroom on upper level with glass-door shower stall, single vanity with large mirror, and tile flooring. Sloped ceiling detail in bathroom consistent with Cape Cod architecture. EXTERIOR Attached 2-car garage with white overhead door. Concrete driveway with paver/cobblestone border detail. Brick front steps. Gray vinyl siding. Gray asphalt shingle roof. Rear yard access via sliding glass door from main level living room and from main-level bedroom. LOCATION -- ISLAND HEIGHTS BOROUGH Island Heights is a small residential borough situated along the Toms River estuary in Ocean County, NJ. The borough borders the Tom's River waterfront to the south and west, providing residents with direct access to waterfront recreational amenities within a compact, low-traffic community. NEARBY AMENITIES -- MEASURED DISTANCES Coffee & Food Due-Back Coffee, 14 Central Ave -- 0.2 mi. Local specialty coffee shop open daily 7 AM-2 PM. Corner Deli Cafe Island Heights, 22 Central Ave -- 0.2 mi. Breakfast, lunch, deli sandwiches, soups. Island Heights Bagelry, 214 West End Ave -- 0.8 mi. Fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli, open daily from 6 AM. Waterfront & Recreation Island Heights Yacht Club, River Ave -- 0.3 mi. Marina, sailing, waterfront access on Toms River. Island Heights Municipal Park / Basketball Courts, 25 Lake Ave -- 0.4 mi. Basketball, tennis, baseball, playground. Island Heights Boardwalk -- 0.5 mi. Waterfront promenade along Toms River estuary. Open 24 hours. West End Ave Crabbing Pier -- 0.5 mi. Public crabbing access on Toms River. Island Heights Triangle Park -- 0.6 mi. Pocket park at borough entrance with pedestrian bridge. Grocery ShopRite of Bayville, 431 Atlantic City Blvd -- 1.9 mi. Full-service supermarket. ShopRite of Fischer Bay, 860 Fischer Blvd, Toms River -- 2.2 mi. Full-service supermarket. Regional Destinations Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park -- approx. 7 mi. 10-mile barrier island beach park with ocean swimming, fishing, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Cattus Island County Park, Toms River -- approx. 5 mi. 530-acre nature preserve with trails, kayak launch, and Barnegat Bay access. Community Medical Center, Toms River -- approx. 4.2 mi. Full-service hospital. Garden State Parkway access (Exit 82) -- approx. 4 mi. Direct route north to Monmouth County and south to Atlantic City. COMMUTER ACCESS Garden State Parkway Exit 82 approximately 4 miles. Route 37 corridor (Toms River commercial district) approximately 3 miles. NJ Transit bus service accessible via Toms River. Ocean Ride regional transit serves Ocean County. Approximate drive times: Toms River town center 10 min, Point Pleasant Beach 25 min, Newark 90 min, Philadelphia 75 min. SCHOOL DISTRICT Island Heights School District serves grades K-6 (Island Heights Grade School, 115 Summit Ave). Grades 7-12 are served by Central Regional Middle School and Central Regional High School, located in Berkeley Township. Buyer to independently verify current district zoning and enrollment eligibility. FLOOD & INSURANCE NOTES Property is not located in a FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). No flood insurance required. Buyer to independently verify current FEMA flood map status. No known special assessments. No HOA fees.