Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 249 Chestnut Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00334-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 13-00334-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,899 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 00029957 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 CHESTNUT LN |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75B |
| Legal Description | 109 X 100 15,16,17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNRISE BEACH SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 334 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
249 Chestnut Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 CHESTNUT LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201883945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17219 / 1223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 249 CHESTNUT LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE STATE ABSTRACT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0191990716 |
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| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19199/716 |
| Instrument | 2022110632 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 249 CHESTNUT LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2713 |
| Document Number | 0172191223 |
| Book / Page | 017219 / 001223 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 83945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $218.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 299 RICHFORD TER LINDEN NJ 070361043, LINDEN, NJ 07036-1043 |
| Document Number | 172191228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017219/001228 |
| Instrument | 83946 |
| Name | MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GARFIELD, NJ 07026 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 23, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 249 CHESTNUT LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2713 |
| Document Number | 0170641752 |
| Book / Page | 017064 / 001752 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1000 TECHNOLOGY DR O FALLON MO 633682239, O FALLON, MO 63368-2239 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Chestnut Ln was $7,549, up 8% from the year before.
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 | $276,000 (-) Land $103,500 Building $172,500 | $276,000 (-) Land $103,500 Building $172,500 | |
| 2025 | $7,549.00 (+7.95%) | $276,000 Land $103,500 Building $172,500 | $276,000 Land $103,500 Building $172,500 |
| 2024 | $6,993.00 | ||
| 2023 | $276,000 Land $103,500 Building $172,500 | $276,000 Land $103,500 Building $172,500 | |
| 2022 | $6,245.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Chestnut Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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.
The area around 249 Chestnut Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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