Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 229 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00329-0000-00029 |
| Primary APN | 13-00329-0000-00029 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,084 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00029622 |
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| Street Address | 229 BIRCH LN |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75B |
| Legal Description | 100 X 100 30,31,32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BEACH SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 329 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOODLEAP LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202416236 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19622 / 1121 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0196221121 |
| Book / Page | 19622 / 1121 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | CLEAR TO CLOSE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,359.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2605 FOREGATE PL, LEXINGTON, SC 29073-3300 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 2024016237 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024016237 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0193590718 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19359/718 |
| Instrument | 2023030293 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0189041028 |
| Book / Page | 18904 / 1028 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022018033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 229 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 2022018034 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022018034 |
| Name | GOODLEAP LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Lacey Township |
| Unified School District | Lacey Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $234,600 (-) Land $102,000 Building $132,600 | $234,600 (-) Land $102,000 Building $132,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,416.00 (+26.05%) | $234,600 (+20.55%) Land $102,000 Building $132,600 | $234,600 (+20.55%) Land $102,000 Building $132,600 |
| 2024 | $5,090.00 (+15.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $194,600 (-) Land $102,000 Building $92,600 | $194,600 (-) Land $102,000 Building $92,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,403.00 | $194,600 Land $102,000 Building $92,600 | $194,600 Land $102,000 Building $92,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 72% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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