Ocean County and Stafford Township property record for 197 Lighthouse Dr, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,456 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,161 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-00044-31-00003 |
| Primary APN | 31-00044-31-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,804 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 11,456 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 197 LIGHTHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MANAHAWKIN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08050-2523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | 76.49X149.77IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN ACRES INC SEC 03 |
| Legal Block | 44.31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | STAFFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 735003 |
197 Lighthouse Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 LIGHTHOUSE DR, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-2523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10748 / 234 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0199961116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Lighthouse Dr was $7,161, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Stafford Township |
| Secondary School District | Southern Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Stafford Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $549,100 (+101.14%) Land $167,700 Building $381,400 | $549,100 (+101.14%) Land $167,700 Building $381,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,161.00 (+5.65%) | $273,000 Land $58,400 Building $214,600 | $273,000 Land $58,400 Building $214,600 |
| 2024 | $6,778.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,000 Land $58,400 Building $214,600 | $273,000 Land $58,400 Building $214,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,426.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Lighthouse Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 197 Lighthouse Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 58% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST serves 30,608 people · EPA ID NJ1530004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 314 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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