159 Koster Dr, Freehold, NJ 07728 Property Records

Monmouth County and Freehold Township property record for 159 Koster Dr, Freehold, NJ 07728

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,796 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.574 acres (24,999 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$835,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$13,651 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-00080-08-00002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-00080-08-00002`
Alternative APNs	`1700080000800002` `3844000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,796 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,796 sqft
Basement Area	567 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	24,999 sqft (0.574 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	441 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	576 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Patio Area	448 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3844000
Street Address	159 KOSTER DR
City	FREEHOLD
State	NJ
Zip	07728-2835
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-25
Legal Block	80.8
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	MONMOUTH NJ
Township / Civil Division	FREEHOLD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2029
Census Tract	810501

Owner

159 Koster Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.

Source: Monmouth County and Freehold Township records, as of July 9, 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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 KOSTER DR, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-2835
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202574606
Deed Book / Page	9756 / 9320
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MONMOUTH NJ
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2025
Property Address	159 KOSTER DR, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-2835
Document Number	0097569320
Book / Page	9756 / 9320
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2025
Instrument	2025074606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2025
Title Company	COASTAL TITLE, COASTAL TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,676.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 KOSTER DR, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-2835

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 KOSTER DRIVE, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-2835

Mortgage

Document Number	2025074607
Date	Sep 18, 2025
Instrument	2025074607

Lender

Name	TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Koster Dr was $13,651, down 0.2% from the year before.

Source: Monmouth County and Freehold Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Monmouth County
County Subdivision	Freehold Township
Secondary School District	Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Freehold Township School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$818,200 (+1.89%) Land $288,700 Building $529,500	$818,200 (+1.89%) Land $288,700 Building $529,500
2025	$13,651.00 (-0.2%) Veteran's exemption	$803,000 Land $296,700 Building $506,300	$803,000 Land $296,700 Building $506,300
2024	$13,679.00
2023		$702,100 Land $237,900 Building $464,200	$702,100 Land $237,900 Building $464,200
2022	$12,325.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Koster Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979–2011)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Wildfire risk around 159 Koster Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 System	FREEHOLD TWP WATER DEPT serves 29,831 people · EPA ID NJ1316001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY MATCHAPONIX
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20