Monmouth County and Ocean Township property record for 239 Howard Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,104 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,352 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 37-00009-0000-00058 |
| Primary APN | 37-00009-0000-00058 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,889 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 783 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 639 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 3700009K00009A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 HOWARD AVE |
| City | LONG BRANCH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07740-8010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MF15 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 806300 |
239 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Monmouth County and Ocean Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 HOWARD AVE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740-8010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 239 Howard Ave was $17,352, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Ocean Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Ocean Township |
| Unified School District | Ocean Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,417,800 (+10.55%) Land $955,000 Building $462,800 | $1,417,800 (+10.55%) Land $955,000 Building $462,800 | |
| 2025 | $17,352.00 (+3.37%) | $1,282,500 Land $830,000 Building $452,500 | $1,282,500 Land $830,000 Building $452,500 |
| 2024 | $16,786.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,030,800 Land $665,500 Building $365,300 | $1,030,800 Land $665,500 Building $365,300 | |
| 2022 | $15,333.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 81 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 81 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 239 Howard Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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