Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 242 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $399,900 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00328-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 13-00328-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,569 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00029444 |
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| Street Address | 242 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 10,11,12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BEACH SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 328 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| 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 | 242 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP |
| May 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 21, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021169675 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18797 / 1720 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0184910699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Document Number | 0187971720 |
| Book / Page | 18797 / 1720 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1858 PREAKNESS CT, 1858, WALL, NJ 07719-3671 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 242 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Document Number | 2021169676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169676 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Document Number | 0184910699 |
| Book / Page | 18491 / 699 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021078074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30 FRENEAU AVE, 30, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3390 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30 FRENEAU AVE, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3390 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Document Number | 0184910688 |
| Book / Page | 18491 / 688 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021078073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,481.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 HOOPER AVE, 120, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753-7606 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 FRENEAU AVE, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3390 |
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 | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,145.00 (+7.94%) | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 |
| 2024 | $7,546.00 (+11.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | $297,800 (-) Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,739.00 | $297,800 Land $102,000 Building $195,800 | $297,800 Land $102,000 Building $195,800 |
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 | 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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