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247 W 12th St, Ship Bottom (Beach Haven), NJ 08008 Property Records

Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough property record for 247 W 12th St, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$565,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$6,268 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN29-00089-0000-00029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29-00089-0000-00029
Alternative APN
  • 290008900029

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,428 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleColonial
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address247 W 12TH ST
CitySHIP BOTTOM
StateNJ
Zip08008-4523
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description60X100
Legal SubdivisionSHIP BOTTOM
Legal Block89
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSHIP BOTTOM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract739000

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address71 FAIRFIELD RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-9577
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
Aug 9, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
VALLEY NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 2016
Deed Document Number201878298
Deed Book / Page17203 / 992
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0141850167
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Property Address247 W 12TH ST, SHIP BOTTOM, NJ 08008-4523
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2021
Title CompanyMEYMAX TITLE AGENCY/OH LLC, MEYMAX TITLE AGCY OF OH LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0183741523
DateMar 18, 2021
Book Page18374/1523
Instrument2021042558
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term236 Months
DueNov 1, 2040

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateAug 9, 2018
Property Address247 W 12TH ST, SHIP BOTTOM, NJ 08008-4523
Document Number0172030992
Book / Page17203 / 992
Instrument DateNov 10, 2017
Instrument2018078298
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,814.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address795 CHICKADEE LN, 795, STRATFORD, CT 06614-2479

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address71 FAIRFIELD RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-9577

Mortgage

Document Number2018078299
DateAug 9, 2018
Instrument2018078299
Lender
NameVALLEY NATIONAL BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
MunicipalityShip Bottom Borough
Elementary School DistrictLong Beach Island School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSouthern Regional School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$505,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $155,100$505,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $155,100
2025$6,268.00 (+2.99%)$505,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $155,100$505,100 (-) Land $350,000 Building $155,100
2024$6,086.00 (+13.78%)
2023$505,100 Land $350,000 Building $155,100$505,100 Land $350,000 Building $155,100
2022$5,349.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation7.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 376 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies416 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims784 (1979–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 784
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 527 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 163 claims
  • Coastal Storms & Flooding, Mar 1984 · 10 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART
serves 15,000 people · EPA ID NJ1528001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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