2256 Emerald Park Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 2256 Emerald Park Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	0.094 acres (4,099 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,896 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-01373-0000-00029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-01373-0000-00029`
Alternative APNs	`130137300029` `00088595`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,196 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,196 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	4,099 sqft (0.094 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 41 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00088595
Street Address	2256 EMERALD PARK DR
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-3712
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75
Legal Description	41 X 100 30
Legal Subdivision	TRI LAKE ESTATES PROP
Legal Block	1373
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2032
Census Tract	732004

Owner

2256 Emerald Park Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2256 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3712
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 18, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201817371
Deed Book / Page	17033 / 316
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Feb 22, 2018
Property Address	2256 EMERALD PARK DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3712
Document Number	0170330316
Book / Page	017033 / 000316
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2018
Instrument	17371
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2256 EMERALD PARK DR FORKED RIVER NJ 087313712, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-3712

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2256 Emerald Park Dr was $4,896, up 8% 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		$179,000 (-) Land $65,600 Building $113,400	$179,000 (-) Land $65,600 Building $113,400
2025	$4,896.00 (+7.96%)	$179,000 Land $65,600 Building $113,400	$179,000 Land $65,600 Building $113,400
2024	$4,535.00
2023		$179,000 Land $65,600 Building $113,400	$179,000 Land $65,600 Building $113,400
2022	$4,050.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2256 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 2256 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 Risk	High above 70% of the US · above 83% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 470 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