Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 3 Puffin Ct, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $246,500 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,776 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00104-0000-00032 |
| Primary APN | 13-00104-0000-00032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 11,164 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 5466 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 PUFFIN CT |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE BEACH SOUTHERLY SEC SE |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 732104 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Aug 16, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201880764 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17210 / 1132 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 3 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0179141316 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 PUFFIN CT FORKED RIVER NJ 087315501, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0179141316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 017914/001316 |
| Instrument | 57155 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 456 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2058 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 3 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0176111761 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 PUFFIN CT FORKED RIVER NJ 087315501, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0176111761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017611/001761 |
| Instrument | 92704 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0172101132 |
| Book / Page | 17210 / 1132 |
| Map Reference | MAP F610 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018080764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | QUALITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,297.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 2018080765 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018080765 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| County Subdivision | Lacey Township |
| Unified School District | Lacey Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,200 (-) Land $96,500 Building $114,700 | $211,200 (-) Land $96,500 Building $114,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,776.00 (+7.94%) | $211,200 (-) Land $96,500 Building $114,700 | $211,200 (-) Land $96,500 Building $114,700 |
| 2024 | $5,351.00 (+11.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $211,200 Land $96,500 Building $114,700 | $211,200 Land $96,500 Building $114,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,779.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 90 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 101 (1986–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 101 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 64% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | LACEY TWP MUA serves 29,000 people · EPA ID NJ1512001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 138 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 |
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