12 1st St, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 12 1st St, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,001 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$4,256 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
May 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00425-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00425-0000-00002
Alternative APNs
  • 130042500002
  • 00036483

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area12,001 sqft (0.276 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 96 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number00036483
Street Address12 FIRST ST
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75
Legal Description96 X 125 AVG
Legal SubdivisionFORKED RIVER ESTATES SEC A
Legal Block425
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract732101

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1271, JACKSON, NJ 08527-0263
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2023Deed, Transfer
May 3, 2023Redemption Deed, Transfer
Jul 23, 2021Deed, Transfer
FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 23, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 23, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021109052
Deed Book / Page18596 / 990
Last Transfer DateDec 8, 2023
Transfer Doc0195710053
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateDec 28, 2023
Property Address12 FIRST ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
Document Number0195710053
Book / Page19571 / 53
Instrument DateDec 3, 2023
Instrument2023096332
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15 ENSIGN AVE, BARNEGAT, NJ 08005-1452

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address621 CAPSTAN AVE, BEACHWOOD, NJ 08722-4142
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2023: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document TypeRedemption Deed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateMay 3, 2023
Property Address12 FIRST ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
Document Number0193680307
Book / Page19368 / 307
Instrument DateApr 27, 2023
Instrument2023033036
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRedemption Amount

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateJul 23, 2021
Property Address12 FIRST ST, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
Document Number0185960990
Book / Page18596 / 990
Instrument DateJul 17, 2021
Instrument2021109052
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2025
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,169.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address76 OAK ST, BEACHWOOD, NJ 08722-2545

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 1ST ST, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-2801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
County SubdivisionLacey Township
Unified School DistrictLacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100
2025$4,256.00 (+7.97%)$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100
2024$3,942.00 (+11.96%)
2023$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100$155,600 (-) Land $72,500 Building $83,100
2022$3,521.00 (+1.7%)$155,600 Land $72,500 Building $83,100$155,600 Land $72,500 Building $83,100
2021$3,462.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 336 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies336 in force
Nearby Flood Claims351 (1989–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 351
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 302 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 17 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · above 54% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLACEY TWP MUA
serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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