Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 261 Alexander Ave, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,708 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,247 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00025-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 21-00025-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,708 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 006120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 ALEXANDER AVE |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-8681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ARE2 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 811200 |
261 Alexander Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 ALEXANDER AVE, HOWELL, NJ 07731-8681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020116290 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9447 / 1962 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Alexander Ave was $10,247, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Secondary School District | Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Howell Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $658,300 (+10.56%) Land $337,000 Building $321,300 | $658,300 (+10.56%) Land $337,000 Building $321,300 | |
| 2025 | $10,247.00 (+4.51%) | $595,400 Land $277,000 Building $318,400 | $595,400 Land $277,000 Building $318,400 |
| 2024 | $9,805.00 | ||
| 2023 | $522,200 Land $217,000 Building $305,200 | $522,200 Land $217,000 Building $305,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,691.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Alexander Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · 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 261 Alexander Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 64% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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