31 E Surf Way, Lavallette, NJ 08735 Property Records

Ocean County and Toms River Township property record for 31 E Surf Way, Lavallette, NJ 08735

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 786 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.029 acres (1,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$420,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$9,991 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN08-01102-02-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-01102-02-00005
Alternative APN
  • 0801102000200005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area786 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsbestos
Lot Area1,250 sqft (0.029 acres)
Lot Dimensions25 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address31 E SURF WAY
CityLAVALLETTE
StateNJ
Zip08735-1945
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB7
Legal Description50X25
Legal Block1102
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionTOMS RIVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3038
Census Tract722500

Owner

Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address185 DEVON ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-2423
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HARRISON POLICE AND FIREMAN'S FC
Nov 10, 2020Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MLB RESIDENTIAL LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 6, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020132746
Deed Book / Page18150 / 1
Last Transfer DateMay 10, 2024
Transfer Doc0197321032
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateSep 29, 2026
Property Address31 E SURF WAY, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-1945
Document Number0000078769
Book / Page20514 / 668
Instrument DateAug 24, 2026
Instrument202678769
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000078769,
DateSep 29, 2026
Book Page20514/668
Instrument202678769
Lender
NameHARRISON POLICE AND FIREMAN'S FC
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Max Rate-1%

November 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOCEAN NJ
Recording DateNov 10, 2020
Property Address31 E SURF WAY, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-1945
Document Number0181500001
Book / Page18150 / 1
Instrument DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument2020132746
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021
Title CompanyPASSAIC VALLEY TTL SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,407.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6 DEEP RUN CT, 6, MORGANVILLE, NJ 07751-1056

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address31 E SURF WAY, LAVALLETTE, NJ 08735-1945

Mortgage

Document Number2020132747
DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument2020132747
Lender
NameMLB RESIDENTIAL LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Ocean County and Toms River Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyOcean County
County SubdivisionToms River Township
Unified School DistrictToms River Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$511,300 (-) Land $304,000 Building $207,300$511,300 (-) Land $304,000 Building $207,300
2025$9,991.00 (+7.31%)$511,300 (-) Land $304,000 Building $207,300$511,300 (-) Land $304,000 Building $207,300
2024$9,310.00 (+9.11%)
2023$511,300 Land $304,000 Building $207,300$511,300 Land $304,000 Building $207,300
2022$8,533.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 733 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies754 units insured
incl. 21 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1,149 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA166 of 1,149
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 859 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Sep 2011 · 59 claims
  • Coastal Storm, High Tides, Heavy Rain, & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 65 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH
private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Sep 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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