Ocean County and Lacey Township property record for 4 Puffin Ct, Forked River, NJ 08731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,189 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,048 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,700 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,295 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Second Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-00104-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 13-00104-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,189 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,189 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 12,048 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00005458 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 PUFFIN CT |
| City | FORKED RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08731-5501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYSIDE BEACH SEC 05 |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LACEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 732104 |
4 Puffin Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Ocean County and Lacey Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SPRING EQ LLC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019115718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17681 / 742 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 4 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0192451642 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19245/1642 |
| Instrument | 2022125807 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Property Address | 4 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIT AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0182771280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18277/1280 |
| Instrument | 2021012117 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 0176810742 |
| Book / Page | 17681 / 0742 |
| Map Reference | MAP F-810 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019115718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST INTEGRITY TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $734.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 EDREN AVE, 404, SEASIDE PARK, NJ |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 PUFFIN CT, FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731-5501 |
| Document Number | 2019115719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019115719 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Puffin Ct was $5,295, up 8% 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 | $193,600 (-) Land $96,500 Building $97,100 | $193,600 (-) Land $96,500 Building $97,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,295.00 (+7.95%) | $193,600 Land $96,500 Building $97,100 | $193,600 Land $96,500 Building $97,100 |
| 2024 | $4,905.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,600 Land $96,500 Building $97,100 | $193,600 Land $96,500 Building $97,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,381.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Puffin Ct 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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 90 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 101 (1986–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 101 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Puffin Ct is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 64% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 138 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 |
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