Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 231 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,158 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00329-0000-00033 |
| Primary APN | 13-00329-0000-00033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| 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 | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00029630 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 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 34,35,36 |
| Legal Block | 329 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202649220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20411 / 833 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 231 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000049220 |
| Book / Page | 20411 / 833 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | DO NO USE, CLEAR HOME SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49,995.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000049221, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649221 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $261,700 (-) Land $102,000 Building $159,700 | $261,700 (-) Land $102,000 Building $159,700 | |
| 2025 | $7,158.00 (+12.18%) Widower's exemption | $261,700 (-) Land $102,000 Building $159,700 | $261,700 (-) Land $102,000 Building $159,700 |
| 2024 | $6,381.00 (+12.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $261,700 Land $102,000 Building $159,700 | $261,700 Land $102,000 Building $159,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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