Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 340 Independence Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,031 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $6,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00428-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 13-00428-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,031 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 11,038 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 36849 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 340 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-75 |
| Legal Description | 92 X 120 AVG |
| Legal Subdivision | FORKED RIV ESTATES AMD MAP/CAP |
| Legal Block | 428 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 732101 |
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 INDEPENDENCE DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OCEANFIRST BANK |
| May 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OCEANFIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3634 / 753 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 340 INDEPENDENCE DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0185560553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18556/553 |
| Instrument | 2021097395 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 340 INDEPENDENCE DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0168640085 |
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| Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16864/85 |
| Instrument | 2017094038 |
| Name | OCEANFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 340 INDEPENDENCE DR, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-1715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0174720594 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17472/0594 |
| Instrument | 2019045307 |
| Name | OCEANFIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 9, 2039 |
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 | $236,800 (-) Land $83,500 Building $153,300 | $236,800 (-) Land $83,500 Building $153,300 | |
| 2025 | $6,476.00 (+7.93%) | $236,800 (-) Land $83,500 Building $153,300 | $236,800 (-) Land $83,500 Building $153,300 |
| 2024 | $6,000.00 (+11.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $236,800 Land $83,500 Building $153,300 | $236,800 Land $83,500 Building $153,300 | |
| 2022 | $5,358.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · other causes |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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