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Dennis Mark Interdonato: Toms River, NJ Realtor for Move-Up and Waterfront Homes

He has been part of the Toms River community since the late 1990s, and he still spends much of his week up and down the Route 37 corridor.

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Toms River Township, Ocean County, NJ

Dennis Mark Interdonato is a Realtor® and Master CDRE® who leads The Dennis Mark Group at Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living, with his team office next door in Brick. He has been part of the Toms River community since the late 1990s. He has worked in and around the township ever since, and he is still a regular at its small businesses. Plenty of his nights end looking out over the Toms River with a cigar, planning the week ahead.

The parts he knows best are Ortley Beach, Silverton and downtown, and he spends a lot of time up and down the Route 37 corridor. Right now, he says, Toms River buyers are looking for single-family and multi-family homes, especially in the Georgetown and Silverton sections.

Most of his clients are making a move: selling one home and buying the next, often at the same time, or selling at the Shore to move out of the area. He brings a builder’s background to every sale. He has been in construction since 2003, including years building and remodeling New Jersey homes, so he walks a Toms River house the way a builder does, and he knows who to call when something needs fixing before it lists.

That builder’s eye is how he won over an out-of-state buyer looking for a summer home in Toms River, to split the year with Florida. He toured homes for them on video, walking through each one and pointing out the positives and the negatives, honestly, as he saw them in real time. Spotting specific things right away saved them time and helped them make better decisions, and they had their home within two weeks of working together. Before they even moved to New Jersey, they asked him to handle the remodel too: a complete interior remodel, kitchen and bathrooms included.

How Dennis Mark Helps Toms River Homeowners

For

Sellers Moving Out

Leaving Toms River for another state or another part of New Jersey? He and his team handle the prep, the repairs and the showings, and you hear about every milestone while you get on with the move.

How He Sells Homes: For Sellers Moving Out

For

Waterfront Owners

River, bay and lagoon homes get their elevation, dock rights, bulkhead and flood zone paperwork sorted out before they list, or before you make an offer.

Waterfront Homes: For Waterfront Owners

Toms River Township

Where Dennis Mark Works In Toms River

The township: Toms River Township, the Ocean County seat. It was called Dover Township until voters renamed it in 2006. Parts of Berkeley Township and the separate borough of South Toms River use Toms River mailing addresses too, so check the town on the property record.

On the water: about 31 miles of bay frontage, plus the Toms River itself. Shelter Cove, Snug Harbor and Green Island are lagoon and canal neighborhoods; Bay Shore, Gilford Park and East Dover sit along the bay; Cranmoor is on the banks of the river.

On the barrier island: Ortley Beach and Normandy Beach, between the ocean and the bay.

Through the mainland: Downtown Toms River, Silverton, Georgetown, North Dover and Pleasant Plains.

Places people search by: the Toms River, Barnegat Bay, Cattus Island County Park, Huddy Park, Route 37 and its bridges to the barrier island, Route 9, Hooper Avenue, and Garden State Parkway Exits 81, 82 and 83.

Next door: Brick, Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester, Berkeley, South Toms River, Island Heights, Seaside Heights and Lavallette. His team office is in Brick: see Brick NJ Realtor.

Little Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay, off Ocean Beach, Toms River. Photo: James Loesch, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Market Snapshot

Toms River Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $543,750

    Up 1.6% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    124

    129 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $530,000

    1,016 homes have sold this year, with the median up 6.0% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    405

    410 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    22 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    3.5 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

Email me Toms River’s snapshot every month

Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

The Fast Break diner on Route 37 at night, its zigzag roof lit red, blue and teal, with neon signs in the windows

Why Dennis Mark

Why Toms River Homeowners Choose Him

  • He’s been part of Toms River since the late 1990s. He has worked in and around the township ever since, and its small businesses are his regular stops.
  • His team office is next door. The Dennis Mark Group works from 44 Princeton Ave in Brick, and his brokerage is in Point Pleasant.
  • He has sold here. 3 homes in Toms River since January 2024, along with homes in neighboring Brick, Beachwood and Manchester.
  • Buying from out of state? He tours on video. For one out-of-state buyer, he walked homes on video and called out the positives and the negatives as he saw them. They had their Toms River summer home within two weeks.
  • Sellers see the numbers first. Every seller gets a full market evaluation (recent sales, his own read, a recommended list price and a written marketing plan) before signing anything.
  • His listings sell over asking. 14 of his 17 listings in the 12 months to September 30, 2026 sold over asking.
  • His sales move faster than the county. His 26 sales in those 12 months averaged 28 days on market, against a 43-day Ocean County average.
  • He reads a house like a builder. In construction since 2003, he can tell you what a buyer’s inspector is likely to find before the inspector does.
  • Local businesses in the spotlight. His podcast, Hometown Hustle, features small businesses in the area.

As he puts it: “Your decision to sell or not should be based on your personal goals, not what I believe is the right choice right now.”

Waterfront

Toms River Waterfront: What He Checks First

Toms River has about 31 miles of bay frontage, plus homes along the river and on the lagoons and canals off the bay. Before a Toms River waterfront home lists, or before his buyer makes an offer, Dennis Mark checks six things:

  • The elevation. How high the home sits, the elevation certificate if there is one, and whether the home would need to be raised.
  • The water rights. Whether they carry over with the sale. In New Jersey, a dock over tidal water usually needs a tidelands grant, lease or license from the state, plus permits for the dock itself.
  • The bulkhead and the dock. How old they are, what they’re made of, and what an inspection by a bulkhead contractor says.
  • The flood zone. The FEMA flood zone and the home’s flood insurance history.
  • The town’s file. Whether the town has a substantial damage or elevation requirement on file for the home. He asks through a public records (OPRA) request.
  • Both insurance policies. Homeowners insurance and flood insurance are separate policies, and the wind and named-storm coverage is worth reading line by line with an insurance broker who knows shore homes.

Sellers get those answers into the listing, so they don’t surprise a buyer during inspections. See Waterfront Homes.

Lagoon homes in Silver Beach on the barrier island, Toms River. Photo: Garden State Hiker, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Top Seller Questions In Toms River

How fast are homes selling in Toms River?

The market snapshot on this page updates each month from the MLS. In September 2026, the Toms River homes that sold spent a median of 22 days on the market, 124 homes sold, and 405 were for sale, about 3.5 months of supply. Your street and price range can move faster or slower, which is why his plan starts with a market evaluation of your home.

What is my Toms River home worth?

Toms River’s median sale price for 2026 through September was $530,000, up from $500,000 in the same months of 2025. That’s the whole township, from condos to waterfront homes, so your home’s number comes from its own comparable sales. Dennis Mark’s market evaluation covers those sales, his read of the home, a recommended list price and the marketing plan. What’s My Home Worth?

Should I sell my Toms River home now or wait?

“Your decision to sell or not should be based on your personal goals, not what I believe is the right choice right now.” Dennis Mark says. So the conversation starts with your goals, and his market evaluation shows what your home would sell for today. What’s My Home Worth?

Can I sell my Toms River home and buy the next one at the same time?

Yes, and most of his clients do. His usual plan uses about 60 days from the end of attorney review to line up both deals, often closing on the same day: your sale in the morning, your purchase in the afternoon. Your lender confirms what you can carry. Selling and Buying at the Same Time

Which repairs should I make before I sell in Toms River?

Only the ones that pay you back. Because he built and remodeled homes, he walks the house with you, tells you which fixes buyers will pay for and which they won’t, and can line up the trades.

Top Buyer Questions In Toms River

How much are property taxes in Toms River?

For tax year 2025, the average residential tax bill in Toms River Township was $8,528, against an Ocean County average of $8,114 and a New Jersey average of $10,340. Any one home’s bill depends on its assessment. Source: NJ Division of Taxation.

What are buyers looking for in Toms River right now?

Single-family and multi-family homes, Dennis Mark says, especially in the Georgetown and Silverton sections.

Can I buy a home in Toms River from out of state?

Yes. For one out-of-state buyer looking for a Toms River summer home, Dennis Mark toured homes on video, walking through each one and pointing out the positives and the negatives as he saw them in real time. His builder’s eye caught specific things right away, which saved them time and helped them decide, and they had their home within two weeks. Relocation

What school district serves Toms River?

Toms River Regional Schools, which also serves Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River. Its three high schools are Toms River High School North, Toms River High School South and Toms River High School East.

Is Toms River the same as Dover Township?

Yes. Voters renamed Dover Township as Toms River Township in November 2006. South Toms River is a separate borough.

How do Toms River commuters get to New York?

By bus. NJ TRANSIT buses, including Route 137, run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from the Toms River Park and Ride at Garden State Parkway Exit 81, and Academy runs to Lower Manhattan.

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The Record

Proof You Can Check

  • Part of the Toms River community since the late 1990s
  • 3 homes sold in Toms River since January 2024
  • 14 of 17 listings sold over asking in the 12 months to September 30, 2026
  • 28 days average on market, against a 43-day Ocean County average
  • Nearly $50 million in homes sold since 2020. 119 lifestyles elevated.
  • RealTrends Verified, top 1.5% of Realtors in the nation, 2026

Sales figures are from Flexmls (MLS). Toms River sales since January 1, 2024 and sales since 2020 were checked October 17, 2026; listings over asking and days on market cover the 12 months to September 30, 2026. Every home and every sale is different, and past sales don’t predict what any one home will sell for.

Dusk on the beach at Ortley Beach, Toms River. Photo: Mary Madigan, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best realtor in Toms River, NJ?

That’s your call, so here’s what to weigh. Dennis Mark Interdonato leads The Dennis Mark Group at Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living, with his team office next door in Brick. He has been part of the Toms River community since the late 1990s, 14 of his 17 listings in the 12 months to September 30, 2026 sold over asking, and his sales averaged 28 days on market against a 43-day Ocean County average. Read his reviews and decide for yourself.

Does Dennis Mark have an office near Toms River?

Yes. The Dennis Mark Group’s team office is at 44 Princeton Ave, Suites C and D, Brick, NJ 08724, in the township next door. His brokerage, Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living, is at 1513 Richmond Ave in Point Pleasant, (732) 598-2672.

Which parts of Toms River does Dennis Mark know best?

Ortley Beach, Silverton and downtown, and the Route 37 corridor. He has been part of the community since the late 1990s and works throughout the township.

What should I know before selling a waterfront home in Toms River?

That buyers will ask about the elevation, the water rights, the bulkhead and dock, and the flood zone. Dennis Mark gathers those answers before your home lists, so they’re in the listing instead of coming up during inspections.

Does Dennis Mark only work in Toms River?

No. Brick and Point Pleasant are home base. He works with buyers and sellers throughout New Jersey, with Monmouth and Ocean County as his main area. Where We Work

What Clients Say

Word for word from Dennis Mark’s Google reviews, from clients across New Jersey.

Veronica R.

“... He took the time to truly understand our needs and preferences, and he went above and beyond to find us the perfect home in Tom's River. Dennis's dedication and expertise made the home-buying process smooth and stress-free, and we are so grateful for his guidance and support. ...”

Google review, buyer, Toms River

Harry P.

“... From day one he was attentive, caring, and held our hand through the entire selling process. Told us exactly what to update, exactly what to list at, told us what buyers like and don't like, etc. We took all of his advice and our house sold the first day on the market for well over asking price. We told him what we were looking for and he helped us find exactly what we wanted. ...”

Google review, sold and bought

AnneMarie S.

“... Dennis handled every obstacle with remarkable patience, persistence, and expertise. His calm demeanor, clear communication, and strategic problem-solving were instrumental in ensuring that everything came together successfully. ...”

Google review, sold and bought

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Sources: Dennis Mark’s sales figures are from Flexmls (MLS): homes sold in Toms River Township since January 1, 2024 and sales since 2020, checked October 17, 2026; listings sold over asking, closed sales and days on market, with the Ocean County average, for the 12 months to September 30, 2026. Toms River market figures: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service) Market Summary, Residential, September 2026. Property taxes: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics. Township name, schools and commuter buses: Township of Toms River and Toms River Regional Schools. Photos: Sunrise over the Toms River from the Cranmoor shore, Toms River (James Loesch, Flickr, CC BY 2.0); Little Sedge Island in Barnegat Bay, off Ocean Beach, Toms River (James Loesch, Flickr, CC BY 2.0); The Fast Break on Route 37, Toms River (James Loesch, Flickr, CC BY 2.0); Lagoon homes in Silver Beach on the barrier island, Toms River (Garden State Hiker, Flickr, CC BY 2.0); Dusk on the beach at Ortley Beach, Toms River (Mary Madigan, Flickr, CC BY 2.0). The waterfront checklist is general information, not legal, survey or insurance advice.

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