Joel Friedman Realty | Lakewood, NJ Realtor®

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Aerial view of Lake Carasaljo and the South Lake Drive shoreline, Lakewood, NJ

Rendering of the Mediterranean-style residence at 123 S Lake Drive

For sale

$1,500,000

123 S Lake Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701

6 bd · 7 ba · ~15,500 sq ft lakefront lot · MLS #22632151

Rare opportunity on South Lake Drive — a grand Mediterranean-style residence set for a transformative restoration overlooking the lake. Designed at nearly 6,000 square feet across multiple levels: a dramatic circular foyer with sweeping staircase, expansive living and dining opening to a terrace, chef's kitchen, study, den, oversized playroom and a two-car garage. Six bedrooms in all, with multiple balconies capturing the lake setting. Bring your vision.

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Also listed: Lanes Mill Road, Lakewood — 1.5 acres · zoned office or medical · co-listing, $499,000. Call for details.

Recent sales

Recently closed

A few of the homes Joel helped clients buy and sell in the last year.

$440,000

2109 Broadway Blvd, Toms River

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · Sold Oct 2026 · Represented buyer

$700,000

15 Bristlecone Dr, Howell

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,078 sqft · Sold Sep 2026 · Represented buyer

$860,000

27 Burnside Ave, Lakewood

0.28‑acre lot · Sold Aug 2026 · Represented buyer and seller · 1% above list

$680,000

1267 Del Mar Rd, Lakewood

3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · Sold Jul 2026 · Listing agent

$190,000

84B Gladiola Ct, Lakewood

1 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · Sold Aug 2026 · Represented buyer

More closings

174 Ramtown Greenville Rd, Howell$658,000
849 Mantoloking Rd, Brick$631,000
24 Blue River Way, Lakewood$999,000
20 Blue River Way, Lakewood$995,000
15 Susie Ln, Jackson$799,000
129 Tudor Ct, Lakewood$389,000

Full sales history on Zillow ↗

About Joel

Ten years helping families move in Lakewood

Joel Friedman is a Realtor® Associate with Toma Real Estate, a Lakewood brokerage serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. Over ten years he has closed 165 transactions — first homes, upsizes, investment properties and land — across Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Howell and Brick.

Clients describe the same things again and again: he picks up the phone, he explains every step, and he never pushes. Whether you are buying your first home or listing one you have loved for decades, Joel treats it like family business.

Specialties: Buyer's agent · Listing agent · Relocation · Property management · Notary
Service areas: Lakewood · Toms River · Jackson · Howell · Brick
Languages: English · Hebrew
License: New Jersey #1539460

Areas I serve

Lakewood and the towns around it

Ocean and Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lakewood is home base; these are the towns Joel works in every week.

LakewoodHome base — single-family homes, townhomes, condos, multi-family and land, from Spruce Gardens to the lake.
JacksonNewer construction and larger lots just west of Lakewood.
Toms RiverEstablished neighborhoods, townhomes and adult communities to the south.
HowellRamtown, Southard and the Monmouth County side of the line.
BrickShore-side living on the Metedeconk and Barnegat Bay.

Why Joel

What it's like to work with him

Always reachable

Day or night, questions get answered — "always available" is the phrase clients use most.

Knows Lakewood block by block

A decade of deals in Lakewood and the surrounding towns means honest advice on streets, schools and value.

Patient with first‑time buyers

Every term explained, every step walked through — guidance without pressure.

Strong on the numbers

Sharp negotiation on both sides of the table, from $155K condos to $1.3M homes.

Reviews

5.0 stars on Zillow

Every review Joel has received is five stars. A few of them, in clients' own words.

"Joel is extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and a great agent to work with. He was extremely patient throughout the entire process and always answered ALL of our questions right away. (Especially as clueless first time home buyers.) He was excellent at understanding his client's needs and amazing with all the negotiations."

Meir Spira · Bought a single‑family home in Jackson, 2023

"Joel listed our home and it was successfully sold! From the beginning we were amazed by his knowledge and expertise. He had the top photographers and marketing team working to get our house sold. He was always available for us every step of the way!"

Zillow reviewer · Sold a single‑family home in Toms River, 2019

"Joel is the go to guy when it comes to real estate. Always available for his clients with a smile and is always patient, and working with him made this entire process smooth and easy."

Mike Grossberger · Bought a single‑family home in Lakewood, 2020

"As a first time homebuyer he guided me without being pushy, which I appreciated greatly. He was available to answer all my questions patiently."

Zillow reviewer · Bought a single‑family home in South Lakewood, 2018

"Joel was there for us every step of the way. Day and night, there was so many new things and terms that we didn't know, Joel was there for us explaining detail of what steps needed to be taken and easiest way to go about it."

Zillow reviewer · Bought a townhouse in Toms River, 2019

"He treated me like family and made sure I got the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family."

Zillow reviewer · Bought and sold a home in Lakewood, 2016

Read all 9 reviews on Zillow ↗

Let's talk

Thinking about buying or selling?

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Joel Friedman
Realtor® Associate, Toma Real Estate
315 Monmouth Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
908‑783‑0308
joelfriedmanrealty.com
@joel_friedman_toma_realestate