Monmouth County and Long Branch City property record for 252 N 5th Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,284 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 27-00374-0000-00023 |
| Primary APN | 27-00374-0000-00023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 60420000 |
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| Street Address | 252 N 5TH AVE |
| City | LONG BRANCH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07740-7237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Block | 374 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG BRANCH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 805500 |
252 N 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Monmouth County and Long Branch City records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 N 5TH AVE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740-7237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201466260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9077 / 9847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 N 5th Ave was $7,284, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Long Branch City assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Municipality | Long Branch City |
| Unified School District | Long Branch City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $510,300 (+5.09%) Land $276,300 Building $234,000 | $510,300 (+5.09%) Land $276,300 Building $234,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,284.00 (+3.98%) | $485,600 Land $261,300 Building $224,300 | $485,600 Land $261,300 Building $224,300 |
| 2024 | $7,005.00 | ||
| 2023 | $406,100 Land $201,300 Building $204,800 | $406,100 Land $201,300 Building $204,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 N 5th Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 73 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 units insured incl. 14 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 204 (1983–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 45 of 204 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 252 N 5th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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