Ocean County and Stafford Township property record for 285 Lighthouse Dr, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,968 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-00044-33-00036 |
| Primary APN | 31-00044-33-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 11,700 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 285 LIGHTHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MANAHAWKIN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08050-2527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R90 |
| Legal Description | 130X90 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN ACRES INC SEC 03 |
| Legal Block | 44.33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | STAFFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 735003 |
285 Lighthouse Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Ocean County and Stafford Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 BUCCANEER LN, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050-5202 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201519354 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16018 / 595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0160180599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Lighthouse Dr was $4,968, 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 | $398,100 (+110.19%) Land $170,700 Building $227,400 | $398,100 (+110.19%) Land $170,700 Building $227,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,968.00 (+5.66%) | $189,400 Land $59,500 Building $129,900 | $189,400 Land $59,500 Building $129,900 |
| 2024 | $4,702.00 | ||
| 2023 | $189,400 Land $59,500 Building $129,900 | $189,400 Land $59,500 Building $129,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,458.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Lighthouse Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 285 Lighthouse Dr 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 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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