Monmouth County and Middletown Township property record for 281 Oceanview Ave, Belford, NJ 07718
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-00487-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 32-00487-0000-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 281 OCEANVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BELFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07718-1259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATER VIEW AMD |
| Legal Block | 487 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 800800 |
281 Oceanview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Monmouth County and Middletown Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 OCEANVIEW AVE, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CMG FIN'L |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202028207 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9402 / 2176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 OCEANVIEW AVE, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1259 |
| Document Number | 0000028207 |
| Book / Page | 009402 / 002176 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 281 OCEANVIEW AVE BELFORD NJ 077181259, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1259 |
| Document Number | 28208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009402/002219 |
| Instrument | 28208 |
| Name | CMG FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 OCEANVIEW AVE, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1259 |
| Document Number | 0092078838 |
| Book / Page | 009207 / 008838 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $245.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Oceanview Ave was $9,589, up 14.2% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Middletown Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Middletown Township |
| Unified School District | Middletown Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $655,000 (+10.25%) Land $477,200 Building $177,800 | $655,000 (+10.25%) Land $477,200 Building $177,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,589.00 (+14.21%) | $594,100 Land $417,900 Building $176,200 | $594,100 Land $417,900 Building $176,200 |
| 2024 | $8,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $510,100 Land $342,200 Building $167,900 | $510,100 Land $342,200 Building $167,900 | |
| 2022 | $8,673.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Oceanview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 281 Oceanview Ave is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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