145 Central Ave

Central Heights Condominiums is a low-rise, single-story condominium community built in 1984 that offers mostly one- and two-bedroom layouts with some two-level loft-style units. Buildings present modest, shore-town architecture with balconies or enclosed porches, exterior storage and modest communal lighting. Interiors commonly feature eat-in kitchens, recessed lighting, decorative molding, sliding glass doors to private patios or screened balconies, attic access with pull-down stairs, and laundry provisions either in-unit or on the bedroom level. Common units range from updated, move-in-ready condos with granite counters and stainless appliances to original-condition bank-owned offerings; many residences include walk-in closets, stacked washer/dryer closets, and flexible enclosed porches used as sunrooms. The association maintains low HOA dues, permits short-term summer rentals under community rules, and charges occasional one-time fees; parking is surface-level and neighborhood-oriented. Located in the walkable, waterfront borough of Island Heights, the complex sits minutes from Dillon’s Creek, the Toms River promenade, marina and yacht club, with easy access to Seaside beaches, boardwalks and the Garden State Parkway. The community appeals as a low-maintenance year-round home, seasonal shore retreat, or rental investment within a relaxed coastal neighborhood.