131 5th St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 Property Records

Ocean County and Beach Haven Borough property record for 131 5th St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$2,150,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$15,151 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN04-00175-0000-00021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-00175-0000-00021
Alternative APN
  • 040017500021

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,220 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleColonial
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address131 5TH ST
CityBEACH HAVEN
StateNJ
Zip08008-1937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRNA
Legal Description40X100
Legal SubdivisionBEACH HAVEN
Legal Block175
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBEACH HAVEN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract738002

Owner

131 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Ocean County and Beach Haven Borough records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address131 5TH ST, BEACH HAVEN, NJ 08008-1937
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 9, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
KEY BANK NA
Dec 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SIGNATURE BANK
Oct 23, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021160244
Deed Book / Page18766 / 965
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateNov 9, 2021
Property Address131 5TH ST, BEACH HAVEN, NJ 08008-1937
Document Number0187660965
Book / Page18766 / 965
Instrument DateNov 2, 2021
Instrument2021160244
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$44,990.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address119 BURKE CT, 119, BUCHANAN, NY 10511-1303

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 5TH ST, BEACH HAVEN, NJ 08008-1937

Mortgage

Document Number2021160245
DateNov 9, 2021
Instrument2021160245
Lender
NameKEY BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Property Address131 5TH ST, BEACH HAVEN, NJ 08008-1937
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyNATIONAL GRANITE TITLE INS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address119 BURKE CT, BUCHANAN, NY 10511-1303

Mortgage

Document Number0181890575
DateDec 3, 2020
Book Page18189/575
Instrument2020145364
Lender
NameSIGNATURE BANK
TypeBank
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10017
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateOct 23, 2018
Property Address131 5TH ST, BEACH HAVEN, NJ 08008-1937
Document Number0172771636
Book / Page017277 / 001636
Instrument DateOct 9, 2018
Instrument104078
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$775.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address119 BURKE CT BUCHANAN NY 105111303, BUCHANAN, NY 10511-1303

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 131 5th St was $15,151, up 8.7% from the year before.

Source: Ocean County and Beach Haven Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
MunicipalityBeach Haven Borough
Elementary School DistrictBeach Haven Borough School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSouthern Regional School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,062,500 (-) Land $656,000 Building $406,500$1,062,500 (-) Land $656,000 Building $406,500
2025$15,151.00 (+8.69%)$1,062,500 Land $656,000 Building $406,500$1,062,500 Land $656,000 Building $406,500
2024$13,940.00
2023$1,062,500 Land $656,000 Building $406,500$1,062,500 Land $656,000 Building $406,500
2022$11,953.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 131 5th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 430 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies610 units insured
incl. 180 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims767 (1978–2025)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 504 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 110 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Apr 1984 · 32 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

The area around 131 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemBEACH HAVEN WATER DEPT
serves 20,000 people · EPA ID NJ1503001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 644 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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