Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 243 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,138 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $10,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00329-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 13-00329-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,138 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 29559 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 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 | 125 X 100 2,3,4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BCH FORKED RIV SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 329 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CENTURY LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200873221 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14055 / 246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 243 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | BETTERS TITLE AND SETMNT ORT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0184821471 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18482/1471 |
| Instrument | 2021075809 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 243 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0171170290 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE RIS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 243 BIRCH LN FORKED RIVER NJ 087312913, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2913 |
| Document Number | 0171170290 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017117/000290 |
| Instrument | 47839 |
| Name | CENTURY LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2048 |
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 | $380,300 (-) Land $105,000 Building $275,300 | $380,300 (-) Land $105,000 Building $275,300 | |
| 2025 | $10,401.00 (+7.94%) | $380,300 (-) Land $105,000 Building $275,300 | $380,300 (-) Land $105,000 Building $275,300 |
| 2024 | $9,636.00 (+11.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $380,300 Land $105,000 Building $275,300 | $380,300 Land $105,000 Building $275,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,606.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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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