Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 2518 Smith Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $151,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,761 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-04106-0000-00021 |
| Primary APN | 13-04106-0000-00021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,247 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,437 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 14,265 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00166929 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2518 SMITH RD |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-5738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Description | 100 X IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE SEC BAMBER LAKES PROP |
| Legal Block | 4106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 732001 |
2518 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2017.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2518 SMITH RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| May 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CONVENIENT CLOSING SERVICES, CONVENIENT CLOSING SVCS |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1022 / 333 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 2017011626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 2518 SMITH RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0172261109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17226/1109 |
| Instrument | 2018086344 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 2518 SMITH RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0171101913 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17110/1913 |
| Instrument | 2018045552 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2518 SMITH RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Document Number | 0166461930 |
| Book / Page | 016646 / 001930 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | CONVENIENT CLOSING SERVICES, CONVENIENT CLOSING SVCS |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2518 SMITH RD FORKED RIVER NJ 087315738, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 2518 SMITH RD, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Document Number | 0166461937 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE RSRC GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2518 SMITH RD FORKED RIVER NJ 087315738, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5738 |
| Document Number | 0166461937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016646/001937 |
| Instrument | 11627 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2518 Smith Rd was $6,761, up 7.9% 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 | $247,200 (-) Land $70,000 Building $177,200 | $247,200 (-) Land $70,000 Building $177,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,761.00 (+7.93%) | $247,200 Land $70,000 Building $177,200 | $247,200 Land $70,000 Building $177,200 |
| 2024 | $6,264.00 | ||
| 2023 | $247,200 Land $70,000 Building $177,200 | $247,200 Land $70,000 Building $177,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2518 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · 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 risk around 2518 Smith Rd is high, ranking above 88% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 88% of the US · above 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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