Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 230 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,100 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00328-0000-00025 |
| Primary APN | 13-00328-0000-00025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 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 |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00029494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 230 BIRCH LN |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75B |
| Legal Description | 100 X 100 26,27,28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BCH FORKED RIV SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 328 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
230 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202349640 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19421 / 1751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 230 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0190361585 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19036/1585 |
| Instrument | 2022059050 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 230 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Document Number | 0194211751 |
| Book / Page | 19421 / 1751 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023049640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,323.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 CHESTNUT DR, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ 08734-2418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 230 Birch Ln was $6,621, up 7.9% from the year before.
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 | $242,100 (-) Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | $242,100 (-) Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,621.00 (+7.94%) | $242,100 Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | $242,100 Land $102,000 Building $140,100 |
| 2024 | $6,134.00 | ||
| 2023 | $242,100 (-) Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | $242,100 (-) Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,478.00 | $242,100 Land $102,000 Building $140,100 | $242,100 Land $102,000 Building $140,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 230 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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.
Wildfire risk around 230 Birch Ln is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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