Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 285 Ford Rd, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,801 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 3.38 acres (147,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,481 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00072-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 21-00072-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 147,233 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 525 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 036980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 FORD RD |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-2429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ARE2 |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 811304 |
285 Ford Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 FORD RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731-2429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Ford Rd was $9,481, up 19.1% 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 | $596,100 (+8.2%) Land $339,700 Building $256,400 | $596,100 (+8.2%) Land $339,700 Building $256,400 | |
| 2025 | $9,481.00 (+19.06%) | $550,900 Land $296,900 Building $254,000 | $550,900 Land $296,900 Building $254,000 |
| 2024 | $7,963.00 | ||
| 2023 | $411,000 Land $167,500 Building $243,500 | $411,000 Land $167,500 Building $243,500 | |
| 2022 | $7,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Ford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 285 Ford Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 69% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 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 |
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