Ocean County and Stafford Township property record for 253 Topside Rd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,340 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $308,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-00044-192-00007 |
| Primary APN | 31-00044-192-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,340 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,951 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 14,106 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 253 TOPSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MANAHAWKIN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08050-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | 118.33X119.21IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN ACRES INC SEC 17 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | STAFFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 735001 |
253 Topside Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 TOPSIDE RD, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-1347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201492492 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15919 / 1744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 253 TOPSIDE RD, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-1347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | BONAFIDE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0183721370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18372/1370 |
| Instrument | 2021041872 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Topside Rd was $9,965, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Stafford Township |
| Secondary School District | Southern Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Stafford Township School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $757,800 (+99.47%) Land $180,500 Building $577,300 | $757,800 (+99.47%) Land $180,500 Building $577,300 | |
| 2025 | $9,965.00 (+5.65%) | $379,900 Land $66,500 Building $313,400 | $379,900 Land $66,500 Building $313,400 |
| 2024 | $9,432.00 | ||
| 2023 | $379,900 (-) Land $66,500 Building $313,400 | $379,900 (-) Land $66,500 Building $313,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,942.00 (+1.37%) | $379,900 Land $66,500 Building $313,400 | $379,900 Land $66,500 Building $313,400 |
| 2021 | $8,821.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Topside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 253 Topside Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STAFFORD TWP WATER - BEACH HAVEN WEST serves 30,608 people · EPA ID NJ1530004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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