1717 Sommerell Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 1717 Sommerell Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.296 acres (12,898 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$266,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,342 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01283-0000-00039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01283-0000-00039`
Alternative APNs	`130128300039` `00079928`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,774 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,774 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	12,898 sqft (0.296 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 129 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00079928
Street Address	1717 SOMMERELL AVE
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-3350
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-75
Legal Description	129 X 100 AVG 40,41,42,43,44
Legal Subdivision	TWIN LAKE ESTATES
Legal Block	1283
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	732004

Owner

1717 Sommerell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 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	1717 SOMMERELL AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3350
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 4, 2018	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENTREE MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 4, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201843484
Deed Book / Page	17104 / 1919
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Property Address	1717 SOMMERELL AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3350
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0186800275
Date	Sep 15, 2021
Book Page	18680/275
Instrument	2021134239

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Property Address	1717 SOMMERELL AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3350
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK EAST

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0176950191
Date	Nov 25, 2019
Book Page	17695/0191
Instrument	2019120214

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

May 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	May 4, 2018
Property Address	1717 SOMMERELL AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3350
Document Number	0171041919
Book / Page	17104 / 1919
Map Reference	MAP B 286
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2018
Instrument	2018043484
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,449.80
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1717 SOMMERELL AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3350

Mortgage

Document Number	0171041924
Date	May 4, 2018
Book Page	17104/1924
Instrument	2018043485

Lender

Name	GREENTREE MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1717 Sommerell Ave was $6,342, up 7.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Ocean County
County Subdivision	Lacey Township
Unified School District	Lacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$231,900 (-) Land $87,000 Building $144,900	$231,900 (-) Land $87,000 Building $144,900
2025	$6,342.00 (+7.93%)	$231,900 Land $87,000 Building $144,900	$231,900 Land $87,000 Building $144,900
2024	$5,876.00
2023		$231,900 Land $87,000 Building $144,900	$231,900 Land $87,000 Building $144,900
2022	$5,247.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1717 Sommerell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1717 Sommerell Ave 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 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 553 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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