Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 234 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,804 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00328-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 13-00328-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00029478 |
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| Street Address | 234 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 | 75 X 100 20,21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BEACH SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 328 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
234 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10848 / 1606 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Birch Ln was $5,804, 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 | $212,200 (-) Land $97,000 Building $115,200 | $212,200 (-) Land $97,000 Building $115,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,804.00 (+7.94%) | $212,200 Land $97,000 Building $115,200 | $212,200 Land $97,000 Building $115,200 |
| 2024 | $5,377.00 | ||
| 2023 | $212,200 Land $97,000 Building $115,200 | $212,200 Land $97,000 Building $115,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,802.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 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.
The area around 234 Birch Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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