Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 304 Shepard Ave, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,907 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $469,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,530 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01428-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 13-01428-0000-00030 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 1,907 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Lot Width | 124 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00093493 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-2656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 124 X IRR 31,32,33,34,35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAMEGAT PINES REALTY CO INC |
| Legal Block | 1428 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 732003 |
304 Shepard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPT |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME MORTGAGE ALLIANCE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202637429 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20371 / 1541 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Document Number | 0203711541 |
| Book / Page | 20371 / 1541 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SURITY TITLE, SURETY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47,369.00 |
| 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 | 304 SHEPARD AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Document Number | 0000037430, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20371/1548 |
| Instrument | 202637430 |
| Name | AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPT |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Document Number | 0189961782 |
| Book / Page | 18996 / 1782 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD, TITLE FORWARD QUALIA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $587.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE, 304, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 304 SHEPARD AVE, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-2656 |
| Document Number | 2022046670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022046670 |
| Name | HOME MORTGAGE ALLIANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Shepard Ave was $5,530, up 7.9% from the year before.
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 | $202,200 (-) Land $77,400 Building $124,800 | $202,200 (-) Land $77,400 Building $124,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,530.00 (+7.94%) | $202,200 Land $77,400 Building $124,800 | $202,200 Land $77,400 Building $124,800 |
| 2024 | $5,123.00 | ||
| 2023 | $202,200 Land $77,400 Building $124,800 | $202,200 Land $77,400 Building $124,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,325.00 |
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 Shepard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 Shepard 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 | 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 507 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 |
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