249 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731 Property Records

Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 249 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,601 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,932 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-00336-0000-00015-01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-00336-0000-00015-01`
Alternative APNs	`13003360000000150001` `00030055`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,212 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,212 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	7,601 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 76 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00030055
Street Address	249 BIRCH LN
City	FORKED RIVER
State	NJ
Zip	08731-2833
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R75B
Legal Description	76 X 100
Legal Subdivision	CONSOLIDATION & MINOR
Legal Block	336
Legal Lot Number	15.1
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LACEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	732101

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	249 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201756530
Deed Book / Page	16758 / 1508
Prior Transfer Date	May 22, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0155410949
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	OCEAN NJ
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	249 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833
Document Number	0167581508
Book / Page	016758 / 001508
Instrument Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	56530
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$200.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	249 BIRCH LN FORKED RIVER NJ 087312833, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833

Mortgage

Document Number	167581513
Date	Jun 6, 2017
Book Page	016758/001513
Instrument	56531

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Ocean County
County Subdivision	Lacey Township
Unified School District	Lacey Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$216,900 (-) Land $97,000 Building $119,900	$216,900 (-) Land $97,000 Building $119,900
2025	$5,932.00 (+7.93%)	$216,900 (-) Land $97,000 Building $119,900	$216,900 (-) Land $97,000 Building $119,900
2024	$5,496.00 (+11.98%)
2023		$216,900 Land $97,000 Building $119,900	$216,900 Land $97,000 Building $119,900
2022	$4,908.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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