Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough property record for 401 Central Ave, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,753 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 29-00126-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 29-00126-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 401 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SHIP BOTTOM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08008-4718 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | OR |
| Legal Description | 40X125 |
| Legal Block | 126 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OCEAN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SHIP BOTTOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 739000 |
401 Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2002.
Source: Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 CENTRAL AVE, SHIP BOTTOM, NJ 08008-4718 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10883 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Central Ave was $5,753, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Ocean County and Ship Bottom Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Ocean County |
| Municipality | Ship Bottom Borough |
| Elementary School District | Long Beach Island School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Southern Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $463,600 (-) Land $286,000 Building $177,600 | $463,600 (-) Land $286,000 Building $177,600 | |
| 2025 | $5,753.00 (+2.99%) | $463,600 Land $286,000 Building $177,600 | $463,600 Land $286,000 Building $177,600 |
| 2024 | $5,586.00 | ||
| 2023 | $463,600 Land $286,000 Building $177,600 | $463,600 Land $286,000 Building $177,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,909.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Central 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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 376 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 416 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 784 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 784 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · 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.
The area around 401 Central 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 | SHIP BOTTOM WATER DEPART serves 15,000 people · EPA ID NJ1528001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 754 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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