Ocean County and Lavallette Borough property record for 304 Ocean Front Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 5 ba · 3,604 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,725,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $19,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Jan 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 16-00004-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 16-00004-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,604 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,935 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 304 OCEAN FRONT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAVALLETTE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAVALLETTE CITY/SEA SEC A |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LAVALLETTE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 727001 |
304 Ocean Front Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Ocean County and Lavallette Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 APPLETREE LN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-1702 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer SURITY TITLE, SURETY TITLE |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer COASTLINE TITLE AGENCY INC, COASTLINE TITLE AT SHORE INC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCEANFIRST BANK |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202641943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20387 / 508 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0192731085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 304 OCEAN FRONT AVE, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735 |
| Document Number | 0000041943 |
| Book / Page | 20387 / 508 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | SURITY TITLE, SURETY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,316,787.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 228 APPLETREE LN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-1702 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 304 OCEAN AVE FRNT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-2145 |
| Document Number | 0192731085 |
| Book / Page | 19273 / 1085 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023002671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | COASTLINE TITLE AGENCY INC, COASTLINE TITLE AT SHORE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BOLINAS RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-2203 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BOLINAS RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-2203 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 304 OCEAN AVE FRNT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-2145 |
| Document Number | 0192731080 |
| Book / Page | 19273 / 1080 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023002670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | COASTLINE TITLE AGENCY INC, COASTLINE TITLE AT SHORE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,367.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3916 HOWARD AVE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558-1212 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BOLINAS RD, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-2203 |
| Document Number | 2023002672 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002672 |
| Name | OCEANFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 304 OCEAN AVE FRNT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-2145 |
| Document Number | 0182521955 |
| Book / Page | 018252 / 001955 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BOLINAS RD FAIRFAX CA 949302203, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-2203 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 304 OCEAN AVE FRNT, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-2145 |
| Document Number | 0182521951 |
| Book / Page | 018252 / 001951 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 907 BOLINAS RD FAIRFAX CA 949302203, FAIRFAX, CA 94930-2203 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Ocean Front Ave was $19,048, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Lavallette Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| Municipality | Lavallette Borough |
| Unified School District | Lavallette Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,878,500 (-) Land $1,435,000 Building $443,500 | $1,878,500 (-) Land $1,435,000 Building $443,500 | |
| 2025 | $19,048.00 (+7.19%) | $1,878,500 Land $1,435,000 Building $443,500 | $1,878,500 Land $1,435,000 Building $443,500 |
| 2024 | $17,770.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,855,200 Land $1,435,000 Building $420,200 | $1,855,200 Land $1,435,000 Building $420,200 | |
| 2022 | $15,843.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 304 Ocean Front Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 572 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 690 units insured incl. 118 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 816 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 816 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 304 Ocean Front Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | LAVALLETTE WATER DEPT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID NJ1515001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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