Ocean County and Ocean Township property record for 178 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.895 acres (38,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,885 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00041-0000-00015-09 |
| Primary APN | 21-00041-0000-00015-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 38,999 sqft (0.895 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 390 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | 21000410000000159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 WELLS MILLS RD |
| City | WARETOWN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08758-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 100X390 |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.9 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 733002 |
178 Wells Mills Rd, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 415, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-0415 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Wells Mills Rd was $3,885, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Ocean Township |
| Unified School District | Ocean Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $246,200 (-) Land $102,600 Building $143,600 | $246,200 (-) Land $102,600 Building $143,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,885.00 (+4.58%) | $246,200 Land $102,600 Building $143,600 | $246,200 Land $102,600 Building $143,600 |
| 2024 | $3,715.00 | ||
| 2023 | $156,900 Land $76,800 Building $80,100 | $156,900 Land $76,800 Building $80,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Wells Mills Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 178 Wells Mills Rd is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 84% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OCEAN TWP DEPT OF UTILITIES serves 15,419 people · EPA ID NJ1520001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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