Ocean County and Brick Township property record for 281 Birch Bark Dr, Brick, NJ 08723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,672 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-00383-32-00079 |
| Primary APN | 07-00383-32-00079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00309930 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BIRCH BARK DR |
| City | BRICK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08723-5901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 75X100 80,81 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRICK |
| Legal Block | 383 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRICK |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 714000 |
281 Birch Bark Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Ocean County and Brick Township records, as of July 7, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 413 VALLEY CT, BRICK, NJ 08723-4955 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004208020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12314 / 1902 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Birch Bark Dr was $5,672, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Brick Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Brick Township |
| Unified School District | Brick Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $209,000 (-) Land $130,000 Building $79,000 | $209,000 (-) Land $130,000 Building $79,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,672.00 (+5.08%) | $209,000 Land $130,000 Building $79,000 | $209,000 Land $130,000 Building $79,000 |
| 2024 | $5,398.00 | ||
| 2023 | $209,000 Land $130,000 Building $79,000 | $209,000 Land $130,000 Building $79,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,064.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Birch Bark Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1993 · Severe Blizzard |
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 281 Birch Bark Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 | BRICK TOWNSHIP MUA serves 81,829 people · EPA ID NJ1506001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 411 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 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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