Ocean County and Seaside Heights Borough property record for 38 Sumner Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $18,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 27-00007-01-00038 |
| Primary APN | 27-00007-01-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Street Address | 38 SUMNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SEASIDE HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08751 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | 80X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANHASSET REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | 7.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SEASIDE HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 728003 |
38 Sumner Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2015.
Source: Ocean County and Seaside Heights Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1128 LEONARD RD, POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ 08742-4436 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201517620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16014 / 518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 38 SUMNER AVE, SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 08751-2118 |
| Document Number | 0170511473 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 685 NORMANDY BEACH NJ 087390685, NORMANDY BEACH, NJ 08739-0685 |
| Document Number | 0170511473 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017051/001473 |
| Instrument | 24077 |
| Name | KENNETH BOWDEN |
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| Address | 260 HARBOR CT, TOMS RIVER, NJ |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Sumner Ave was $18,998, up 52.4% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Seaside Heights Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| Municipality | Seaside Heights Borough |
| Secondary School District | Central Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Seaside Heights Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,400,000 (-) Land $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 (-) Land $1,400,000 | |
| 2025 | $18,998.00 (+52.36%) | $1,400,000 Land $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 Land $1,400,000 |
| 2024 | $12,469.00 | ||
| 2023 | $440,000 (-) Land $440,000 | $440,000 (-) Land $440,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,004.00 (+3.34%) | $440,000 Land $440,000 | $440,000 Land $440,000 |
| 2021 | $10,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Sumner Ave in Zone AE, 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 49 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 160 units insured incl. 111 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 38 Sumner 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 | SEASIDE HEIGHTS WATER DE serves 19,900 people · EPA ID NJ1526001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 231 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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