Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 226 Sunset Ln, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00079-0000-00042 |
| Primary APN | 21-00079-0000-00042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 406 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,112 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 039210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 SUNSET LN |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3A |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND OPINES SEC 07 |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 811304 |
226 Sunset Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 SUNSET LN, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KIND LENDING LLC |
| Mar 10, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202663586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9805 / 9561 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0095835930 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 226 SUNSET LN, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000063586 |
| Book / Page | 9805 / 9561 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202663586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $53,530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 226 SUNSET LN, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000063587, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202663587 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 226 SUNSET LN, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1925 |
| Document Number | 0095835930 |
| Book / Page | 9583 / 5930 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022028224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | CLEAR TO CLOSE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,949.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 SUNSET LN, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1925 |
| Document Number | 2022028225 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028225 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Sunset Ln was $7,025, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Secondary School District | Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Howell Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $449,100 (+10.02%) Land $294,300 Building $154,800 | $449,100 (+10.02%) Land $294,300 Building $154,800 | |
| 2025 | $7,025.00 (+2.41%) | $408,200 Land $254,800 Building $153,400 | $408,200 Land $254,800 Building $153,400 |
| 2024 | $6,860.00 | ||
| 2023 | $363,300 Land $216,300 Building $147,000 | $363,300 Land $216,300 Building $147,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,739.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Sunset Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · other causes |
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 226 Sunset Ln 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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