Ocean County and Ocean Township property record for 285 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2.71 acres (118,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,076 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00056-0000-00006-02 |
| Primary APN | 21-00056-0000-00006-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 118,483 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Old Parcel Number | 21000560000000062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 WELLS MILLS RD |
| City | WARETOWN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08758-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 2.72AC |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY/PROPERTY/SALVATORE MUNI |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.2 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OCEAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 733002 |
285 Wells Mills Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2010.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 WELLS MILLS RD, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11004 / 29 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0145221553 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Wells Mills Rd was $4,076, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Ocean Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Ocean Township |
| Unified School District | Ocean Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $258,300 (-) Land $122,200 Building $136,100 | $258,300 (-) Land $122,200 Building $136,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,076.00 (+4.59%) | $258,300 Land $122,200 Building $136,100 | $258,300 Land $122,200 Building $136,100 |
| 2024 | $3,897.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,900 Land $124,400 Building $76,500 | $200,900 Land $124,400 Building $76,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,365.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Wells Mills Rd 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 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 Wells Mills Rd is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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