OCEAN COUNTY   SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of the above stated writ, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F00027115 will be exposed to sale at public venue on TUESDAY the 28th DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2025 between the hours of 12 o'clock and 5 o'clock (at 2 o'clock) Prevailing Time in the afternoon of said day at the Office of the Sheriff, Toms River, Township of Tom's River, County of Ocean, New Jersey. This sale was previously scheduled to be sold on SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 and APRIL 4, 2020 On or about that day sale was canceled per attorney for Plaintiff. Sale is now being advertised for 4 consecutive weeks in order to inform the public of the rescheduled date of sale per the attorney for the Plaintiff. This sale was previously scheduled to be sold on MAY 2, 2022. Due to the filing of Bankruptcy sale was adjourned indefinitely, Per an order of the Bankruptcy Court Sale was rescheduled to be sold APRIL 16, 2024. Due to the filing of Bankruptcy sale was again adjourned indefinitely. Per an order of the Bankruptcy court sale is now being advertised for 4 consecutive weeks in order to inform the public of the rescheduled date of sale.  All that tract or parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being in the TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey. Street and Street No.: 1939 MERRIMAC DRIVE; Tax Lot and Block No.: LOT: 40; BLOCK: 444.39 Dimensions: APPROXIMATELY: 10,237 SQFT Nearest Cross Street: WARREN POINT ROAD The above description does not constitute a full legal description, said description is filed at the Office of the Sheriff, 120 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ. PRIOR LIENS OF AFFIDAVIT: NONE PLAINTIFF'S UPSET BID IS $337,802.56 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 12 OF P.L. 1995, C. 244 (C.2A:50-64) AS AMENDED. THE PROPERTY IS REPORTED TO BE OWNER OCCUPIED. TOMS RIVER SEWER HOLDS A CLAIM FOR TAXES DUE AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES SUCH AS WATER AND/OR SEWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $111.41 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS AS OF 07/21/2025. THE FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF OCEAN COUNTY IN MORTGAGE BOOK 14583 PAGE 626. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (IF ANY): ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS AND RESERVATIONS OF RECORD; ANY SET OF FACTS WHICH AN ACCURATE SURVEY AND INSPECTION WOULD DISCLOSE; ALL UNPAID MUNICIPAL TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS; ANY UNPAID ASSESSMENT AND ANY OUTSTANDING TAX SALE CERTIFICATE; RIGHTS OF ANY PARTY IN POSSESSION/RIGHTS PROTECTED BY THE NJ ANTI-EVICTION ACT; ALL LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS; ANY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN GRANTED PRIORITY BY N.J.S.A. 46:8B-21B; ANY OUTSTANDING CONDOMINIUM, PUD OR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DUES OR FEES; RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IF ANY; THE PROPERTY IS SOLD IN ITS "AS IS" CONDITION; PURCHASER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHERIFF'S COSTS, COMMISSION, DEED RECORDING FEES AND REALTY TRANSFER FEES. "May be subject to an Ordinance by the Ocean County Board of Health: 87-01 Section 10. The Sheriff's Department will require notification of the certification of the wells where applicable." THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. The amount of judgement to be satisfied by said sale is the sum of $204,706.23 more or less plus interest. The Sheriff shall deduct his fees, costs and commissions of sale from the total amount bid at the sale. A 20% deposit (cash or certified funds) is required from the Successful Bidder at the time of sale. Seized as the property of MICHELE DONATO, ETC., defendant and taken in execution at the suit of PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, plaintiff to be sold by  Michael G. Mastronardy, Sheriff. Attorneys for Plaintiff POWERS KIRN, LLC 308 HARPER DRIVE SUITE 210 MOORESTOWN NJ 08057 Sheriff Docket: CH 770179 Dated: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/25 ($236.84)