143 Sunset Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 143 Sunset Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,575 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$380,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$5,951 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Reverse Mortgage
Apr 2024 Reverse Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00321-0000-00072

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00321-0000-00072
Alternative APNs
  • 130032100072
  • 00028545

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,662 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,662 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area7,575 sqft (0.174 acres)
Lot Dimensions101 ft deep x 75 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number00028545
Street Address143 SUNSET DR
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-2719
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR75B
Legal Description75 X 101 73,74
Legal SubdivisionSUNRISE BEACH SEC #1
Legal Block321
Legal Lot Number72
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract732103

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 26, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Apr 26, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 2024
Deed Document Number202524467
Deed Book / Page19971 / 1074
Prior Transfer DateApr 23, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0196671578
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Property Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2024
Title CompanyHOMETOWN LAND TRANSFER LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719

Mortgage

Document Number0196671598
DateApr 26, 2024
Book Page19667/1598
Instrument2024030546
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term639 Months
DueJul 30, 2077

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateApr 26, 2024
Property Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719
Document Number0196671578
Book / Page19667 / 1578
Instrument DateApr 23, 2024
Instrument2024030544
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2024
Title CompanyHOMETOWN LAND TRANSFER LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address143 SUNSET DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2719

Mortgage

Document Number0196671585
DateApr 26, 2024
Book Page19667/1585
Instrument2024030545
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMADISON, WI 53718
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term639 Months
DueJul 30, 2077
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$217,600 (-) Land $97,000 Building $120,600$217,600 (-) Land $97,000 Building $120,600
2025$5,951.00 (+18.71%)$217,600 (-) Land $97,000 Building $120,600$217,600 (-) Land $97,000 Building $120,600
2024$5,013.00 (+13.31%)
2023$217,600 Land $97,000 Building $120,600$217,600 Land $97,000 Building $120,600
2022$4,424.00

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 Record
median of 21 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies61 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims33 (1985–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 33
Most Recent ClaimOct 2022 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 26 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 2 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 RiskModerate
above 56% of the US · above 72% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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