Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 251 Birch Ln, Forked River, NJ 08731 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
| Square Footage | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,298 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,552.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 13-00403-0000-00010-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,170 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asbestos Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,298 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 100 ft x 83 ft Depth x Width |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 10000919 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 BIRCH LN |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2833 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 83 X 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP I2539 |
| Legal Block | 403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.3 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Minor Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records · APN 13-00403-0000-00010-03
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LENDAGE LLC |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INVESTORS BANK |
| Oct 01, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INVESTORS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 09, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2021131112 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18669 / 1371 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 251 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833 |
| Document Number | 0202970892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20297/892 |
| Instrument | 2026015722 |
| Name | LENDAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 251 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0180800149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18080/149 |
| Instrument | 2020110578 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILLBURN, NJ 07041 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 251 BIRCH LN, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | COUNSELLORS TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0180800129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18080/129 |
| Instrument | 2020110577 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILLBURN, NJ 07041 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Lacey Township |
| Unified School District | Lacey Township School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $203,000 (-) Land $98,000 Building $105,000 | $203,000 (-) Land $98,000 Building $105,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,552.00 (+7.93%) | $203,000 (-) Land $98,000 Building $105,000 | $203,000 (-) Land $98,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $5,144.00 (+12%) | ||
| 2023 | $203,000 Land $98,000 Building $105,000 | $203,000 Land $98,000 Building $105,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,593.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Ocean County (34029C), updated March 16, 2022 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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