2255 Emerald Park Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 2255 Emerald Park Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$273,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$6,444 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-01380-0000-00037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-01380-0000-00037
Alternative APNs
  • 130138000037
  • 187240

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,368 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,368 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number187240
Street Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR
CityFORKED RIVER
StateNJ
Zip08731-3713
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-75
Legal Description75 X 100 38,39
Legal SubdivisionTRI LAKE ESTATES
Legal Block1380
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLACEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract732004

Owner

2255 Emerald Park Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 21, 2020Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ADVISORS MORTGAGE GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 11, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020154380
Deed Book / Page18216 / 1605
Last Transfer DateOct 30, 2023
Transfer Doc0195401032
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateNov 16, 2023
Property Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713
Document Number0195401032
Book / Page19540 / 1032
Instrument DateOct 30, 2023
Instrument2023086581
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713

Mortgage

Document Number2023086582
DateNov 16, 2023
Instrument2023086582
Lender
NameEQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

December 2020: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateDec 21, 2020
Property Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713
Document Number0182161605
Book / Page18216 / 1605
Instrument DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument2020154380
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyCONSUMERS CHOICE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,504.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, 2255, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2255 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3713

Mortgage

Document Number2020154381
DateDec 21, 2020
Instrument2020154381
Lender
NameADVISORS MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2255 Emerald Park Dr was $6,444, up 7.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
County SubdivisionLacey Township
Unified School DistrictLacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$235,600 (-) Land $79,000 Building $156,600$235,600 (-) Land $79,000 Building $156,600
2025$6,444.00 (+7.94%)$235,600 Land $79,000 Building $156,600$235,600 Land $79,000 Building $156,600
2024$5,970.00
2023$235,600 (-) Land $79,000 Building $156,600$235,600 (-) Land $79,000 Building $156,600
2022$5,331.00$235,600 Land $79,000 Building $156,600$235,600 Land $79,000 Building $156,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2255 Emerald Park 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Wildfire risk around 2255 Emerald Park Dr is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 70% of the US · above 83% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemLACEY TWP MUA
serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting3
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 470 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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