Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 16 Melwen Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,835 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 13-00284-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 13-00284-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,764 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00026200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 MELWEN DR |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-3604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R80 |
| Legal Description | 92 X 117 AVG |
| Legal Block | 284 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 732103 |
16 Melwen Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2001.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 MELWEN DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10556 / 557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Melwen Dr was $4,835, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Lacey Township |
| Unified School District | Lacey Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $176,800 (-) Land $107,500 Building $69,300 | $176,800 (-) Land $107,500 Building $69,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,835.00 (+7.92%) | $176,800 Land $107,500 Building $69,300 | $176,800 Land $107,500 Building $69,300 |
| 2024 | $4,480.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,800 Land $107,500 Building $69,300 | $176,800 Land $107,500 Building $69,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,000.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Melwen Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 33 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 61 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1985–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 16 Melwen Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LACEY TWP MUA serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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