Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 244 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,587 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Nov 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00328-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 13-00328-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,362 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| 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 | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00029436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 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 125 6,7,8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BEACH SEC #1 |
| Legal Block | 328 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201855453 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17138 / 1685 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 244 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | STATES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0201550846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20155/846 |
| Instrument | 2025078734 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 244 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | STATES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2914 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0198621651 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 19862/1651 |
| Instrument | 2024089122 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2054 |
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 | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,587.00 (+7.94%) | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 |
| 2024 | $7,029.00 (+11.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | $277,400 (-) Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,277.00 | $277,400 Land $105,000 Building $172,400 | $277,400 Land $105,000 Building $172,400 |
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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